Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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clarissa 08/18/2016

hey, I'm new here and I really want to talk with someone so I decided to tell my story.

Since I was in fith grade I have low self-steem and comments affect me as hell. Years pass and still was the same or even worst. Today I'm so down that I don´t really know what to do. every comment as little it may be it affects me a lot. The last days I have been dealing with some crisis were I just want to cry, be alone and also think about suicide. All these makes me to self harm, for a moment I forgot everything, I wish that sensation could last forever. Honestly I just feel so alone and I want to get over it but I just really can't. For me life sucks.

biaxD05 08/18/2016

Hey, you are not alone and you are not alone with the struggle... please don't treat yourself so bad, I know sometimes we feel like life really sucks, but it's one day at a time and eventually you may find something to make you realize that it worth to live because of that... hope you get better

clarissa 08/18/2016

I really want these to end but i´m so scared

biaxD05 08/18/2016

Hang in there! The scare is always part of the process, but your will to change your life has to be bigger

Minidogs2 08/19/2016

How old are you? You definitely need to get help from a therapist to get through this and feel better about yourself. Your life is very important, but you can't see that now. do not self-harm. do something for yourself however small to prove you're trying to take care of yourself. Let us know you're seeing a therapist.

clarissa 08/19/2016

I'm 16 years old. I already told my parents about receiving help but they have other things to do so I found out that I'm not so important for them...

muskrattiger 08/19/2016

your parents just might not understand depreshion ..or the depths of your feelings ..and that is very common .......people who haven every went through depreshion ....just can't imagian what we go through ........I am here if you would like to talk to me you can just mesage me ........or send me a friend request ........I want to be here for you .......this is a good site ....with good people .....who care .....and understand ......have you talked to the school counclour ...yet ......or your family doctor ....might be a better way to go .......but you will have to tell him her xactualy how you feel for them to help you ..better .........take very good care of your self .......I will keep you in my prayers ...hugs

Gautam 08/20/2016

Read the book-"Purpose driven life" by Rick Warren . You may talk to counselor/therapist/pastor/somebody whom you trust. Best wishes. Avoid drugs. Psychotherapy is better than drugs because it you become dependent on drugs it is very difficult to leave them even under the guidance of a psychiatrist.

clarissa 08/20/2016

In this moments I want help but when I'm with a therapist or another person I closed, words can't get out of my mouth

Lonely8888 08/20/2016

I have the same problem but I found a good solution. Throughout the day, when you feel some emotion, try to acknowledge it, and think about why you are feeling the way you do at that moment. Then, immediately write it down. I put it on my cell phone because its the easiest for me. After a week, you should have a list to talk about with your therapist/psychiatrist.

clarissa 08/20/2016

It's a good idea but the problem is that I don't really know mostly of the time why I am feeling like that.
One moment I may be happy but them out of nothing I will like to be alone

Zoe 08/20/2016

Sounds to me like depression isn't your only problem but also may be hormonally challenged thus the drastic swings in your mood. Lonely had a good idea, journal your feelings as they change. If you don't know why you're sad then write that you don't know. Depression doesn't have to have a reason. Journal for a month or two and take a look at it or better yet share it with a therapist or Dr. if you can. Is there a pattern to your moods? But when you're down please do come back here and post. There are a lot of supportive people here. We'd also like to hear when you're feeling good to so we all have something to be happy about.

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