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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vissen.plant 10/29/2016

So, for around 2-3 years I have been depressed. (I'm not seeking attention I just don't know what to do) I'm tired of living like this and relapsing so much. What I need is to see a therapist or something but, I have no idea how to tell my parents. They don't know that I'm still self harming. Every time I try to tell my parents my heart races and I start to get dizzy so I can't, I need ideas of how to tell them, please

sepi 10/29/2016

vissen plant,
I'm so sorry about the pain you are going through. You do need to seek help and if talking to your parents is difficult for you, how about writing them a letter? I don't know the situation but this was just the thought that came to my mind.
Good luck and remember that all things are temporary.
HUGS

Spike2013 10/29/2016

You do need to get help.. and I understand because I still have to get my own help.. I've wrote the letters, I've sat them down at restaurants, I've acted out to points others came to my parents and said "hey your son needs your help" and the help needed was just put on the back burner.. the best advice I could give you is help yourself by just going to the help.. if you have school therapist go.. if you need referrals keep asking for one.. if you have insurance go through the plan.. check on free consultations, check local group meetings to talk to someone in equivalence.. if telling them or showing them doesn't work like my situation. I'm letting you know you can do it for yourself. Im still working at getting better. I hope you get further.

MaryTurk 10/30/2016

sepi made a good suggestion! Try it!

Here's another thought:

I just recently saw a guy talk about "worthlessness".

He held up a hundred dollar bill and asked who wanted it. Of course, the whole crowd chimed in.

Then, he took the bill, stepped on it, smeared it under his shoe....then asked again "who wants it now?" of course, the crowd chimed in.

Then he said, "I'll spit on it!" and did so! "Now, who wants it?" The crowd still chimed in!!

He asked, "Why?" Then said, "Because it still has value....it is still worth $100."

You see, people see your outside. You, yourself, think you are worthless.

But, God knows you are worth more. He sees your inside. He knows what is in your heart. He knows you are valuable. To me, you are valuable, too.

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