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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Im a newbie.Hi.

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Hey everyone.Im amy and im 19 years old.Ive been suffering from depression for the last 4 years nearly.I have only just relised that it is depression and last week i just broke down at work and went and see a doctor and he said they need to find out the main reason why im suffering the way i do,so im waiting on a letter to see a psychologist im so scared.I feel i cant talk to anyone im alone,my bestfriend tony is the only person i can talk to about this and i still feel he dont understand me completely.Noone does,im just a useless 19 year old.I just want out of this world,its not worth living.I cant even talk to my doctor as i feel they dont really care and they are useless he didnt even supply me with tablets,i fucking need some tablets because my death bed is ticking.Grrrrrrrr Life sucks :-(.
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well first of all ..you need to just relax and think about what it is that is hurting you, pin pointing a problem will help you treat it! Youll be ok..I know you think you wont but you will..hang in there!
mgs1
mgs1
The answer is not in the pill. The pill treats the symptoms not the cause. The best thing you can do right now is write in you journal. Tell yourself everything you say you can't tell anyone or that no one understands. Go back in a few days and re-read your old writings, you'll be amazed how your perspective changes.
STAY STRONG!!
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I have to disagree in part with mgs. The right medication can help adjust the chemical imbalace in your brain that can cause depression. Talk therapy is as important as meds. You've got to find a doctor who will really listen to you and refer you to a psychiatrist and/or psychological therapist. If you're thinking about suicide, you need to call someone right away. You can click on the crisis hotline site at the bottom of this page.
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welcome to DS & the depression group... most r very helpful
Keep talking & asking... Write in ur journal (thats what i do instead of venting here)
Let us know how ur feeling & whats bothering u
Anyhow, im a blabber mouth hehehehe
Welcome again
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STFU NOOB!!!! Nah nah, Im just kidding. *hugs* Welcome to the DS depression forum. Im quirky before I've had coffee...
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I feel the same way about doctors and that friends don't understand. Hang in there you have a huge support group here. I just started too and I feel welcome and definitly not alone anymore! If I can help you in anyway, I'll try, just let me know!
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Hi and welcome! write it in your journal and think positive and take it day by day sweetie. We are here for you. Your not alone.
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Welcome, everybody here will understand you and your feelings, so use us as a sounding board. I am struggling right now because of wrong meds, but trust me, when you get the right ones, everything really is better.
Don't give up it will take a while to find what works, but when it doesn, you will be so happy. You are young and beautiful and have so muchto look forward to...
Hugs and welcome, we are glad you are here.
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