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.
Every time I try to be positive, someone reminds me of my failures. And it hurts because it’s the people who “love” me. The little friends I had, I tried to open up to. They said they’d be supportive but then stopped trying because I wasn’t magically cured of my mental illnesses over night. Same with my family. The more I feel bad, the angrier they become with me, the worse I feel. I wear people out by existing. They get mad at me if I lapse back into bad behaviors. They’re so used to me being that person that they think something is wrong when I’m happy or when I try to stand up for myself. I don’t know if I was meant to be on this earth for a very long time. The only reason I don’t act on wanting to die is because I know it would just cause more trouble for them. But would it really? I’m just pissed at everyone and pissed at myself.
-
I got an email from Kohl's that I had a 40% off coupon for today and tomorrow only. It took me about an hour but I placed an order and got some great deals. I have been wanting a new dress. I like dressing up sometimes. My birthday is coming up and I have dinner plans at a nice restaurant. But, honestly, I'm a little out of control again. I went through this in the fall. I bought...
-
Has anyone else noticed that clearly speaking and doing things intentionally is liberating because it helps combat the feeling of depression and a sense of hopelessness? Let me share a little more: in my experience, when those who have tried to project a hidden agenda that is obviously not aligned with integrity and well-being, it's best to be firm and speak clearly from self-awareness and...

Try to think of something you like, or something funny like giant candy canes falling from the sky, Remember to change the channel when you get upset at yourself or others, , If they get angry at you for back sliding,, Try to calm down, and communicate better, Or if they are toxic ,Ignore them , You can not get a coke from the coke machine that is out of order, You can not fix some-one else but you can fix yourself, and you are worth it, You have talents, and smarts that no one else has, You can offer something that has never been seen before, Use your voice, Sing a song, , right a wrong,
write something,, that works with me, when i get depressed, I try to think,of cool things so other people can feel better, Life is hard , I hope I helped,
I am not a expert, just my 2 cents okay,