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.
3 weeks ago I had a sudden attack of depression while my wife was away in a bussines/holliday trip.
Although I had been under a lot of stress recently(career related), the depression attack was so massive that I am lucky not to have killed myself out of desesperation.
3 people from DS who answer my call helped me to stay alive.
I have been left shaken: I am 41y old male. Nevertheless I found myself crying at night like a child.
My wife is back now and I am taking Prozac and feeling very anxious (my second week)... I spent the night telling myself "I want to live for my wife, my mother and for myself".
I am back to my office pretending I am fine.
Inside me, I feel humilliated by my own "weakness"... I used to be a very strong man, I was fearless, and took challenges (see my profile)... just a month ago.
It is like suddenly, you are somebody else, and your self-confidence is taken away.
Does anybody else identify with this?
I am just sitting at my desk repeting to myself "I want to live".
I will appreciate any encouragement.
Love
Although I had been under a lot of stress recently(career related), the depression attack was so massive that I am lucky not to have killed myself out of desesperation.
3 people from DS who answer my call helped me to stay alive.
I have been left shaken: I am 41y old male. Nevertheless I found myself crying at night like a child.
My wife is back now and I am taking Prozac and feeling very anxious (my second week)... I spent the night telling myself "I want to live for my wife, my mother and for myself".
I am back to my office pretending I am fine.
Inside me, I feel humilliated by my own "weakness"... I used to be a very strong man, I was fearless, and took challenges (see my profile)... just a month ago.
It is like suddenly, you are somebody else, and your self-confidence is taken away.
Does anybody else identify with this?
I am just sitting at my desk repeting to myself "I want to live".
I will appreciate any encouragement.
Love
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
There are many things you can do for yourself to feel more empowered by the beast called depression. Look online and read up on healthy things to eat and do to increase the seratonin in your brain. Talk, talk and talk to someone, therapist, wife, mom who will listen and not judge you and go ahead and cry. You probably have years of pain that was not provide room for - that may need some time to express and yes, release themselves.
When I cried I thought it would never end and that I would simply drown in the pain and sorrow. But, with therapy and medication, I went through it and am a better person for it. It took a whlie. I hope you go easy on yourself and your loved ones (they may not totally get it) and take each day as it comes...
I think that you are very strong to write what down what is going on. I just wish more men were like that.
Stay strong and it will get better. It just takes a little time. Hugs