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.
you have all probably heard everything i am going to say a hundred times, and for that, i am sorry. i just want someone, anyone, to listen to me with an understanding ear. i just feel like i don't have anyone on my side right now. it's hopeless. i hate all aspects of my life right now, and the good parts i have had are screwed up now too. I continuously have crying fits, my medication worked for a while but now it is worse than ever..... I just went to the doctor to up my dosage, but it hasn't helped as of yet. i feel so alone, with no one to talk to. i am embarrassed to talk to a psychiatrist.... the thought of someone seeing me this way scares me. i wish that on my way to work tomorrow i would get hit by a truck. i can't get my finances in line, i hate my job but i am stuck there, i have no firends, and my significant other is tired of hearing about it all and is threatening to end things becuase of my depression. i just want someone to be on my side and listen to me; someone who will not judge me. i feel like a burden to everyone right now. i want to shrivel up and disappear.... everyone would probably be relieved anyhow., they wouldn't have to deal with me anymore. please please please, can anybody help me? i am tired of feeling alone.
Medication: it is not working apparently. If after a while its not getting better, you might consider changing it? no point sticking with the same bad one, I had plenty of medication changes because none of them was working, thats why there are so many out there; just tell your doctor.
Psychiatrist: DO NOT be ashamed!! God, so many people see a psy, he/she might be the very person who can help you; just go to one session with someone who has been recommended (or try different doctors) and then you can decided if you want to continue but do give it a chance. Alternatively why not consider group support face to face?
Your partner, explain to him quietly how you feel and that he makes you feel even worse. Threaths dont work, he just doesnt know how to deal with your depression, even thouhg he loves you. I would suggest emailing him or writing me rather than face to face, so you can collect yourself and write what you really feel, not just the emotion of the moment. why dont you send him the link to this post?
You are not a burden to the ones who love you. You suffer and you need to get better. Loneliness is intolerable and I dont have an answer for that. All I can say is that asking for help from people here or people around you is the right thing to do, and do not feel ashamed of it. If you feel lonely, email us and we'll reply asap. HUGS
I found one thing that has helped. If there is something challenging you, find a fix for it and do it even if it is extremly hard. It's a great self esteem booster and a great accomplishment!!! Hope that helps.