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.
I feel foolish writing like this but it seems to be the only thing i can do easily. I am not in a good way and need to talk to someone.I cannot bring myself to pick up the phone and talk.Im just crying and cannot speak. How does a person who wants to get help actually push past the barrier and actually ask for it?Im so afraid of bringing things up because I know i will just fall apart and this will impact on my husband and his work. I dont know what to do.
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I wouldn't ask for help or even hint to anyone that something was wrong. Then I had situation that I had to get help for. I woke up out of the blue with an intense anxiety attack, heart rate was 240 beats per minute. I couldn't get enough air in my lungs to support that rate and was starting to faint when I called for emergency. That blew my cover and I was outed as a depression sufferer with anxiety to boot ! The amazing thing is that everyone rallied around then and wanted to help. No one could really help much, because if you've never "been there" you have NO IDEA. But knowing that they were there to lean on was a great help. I'm sure you need to reach out like I should have before things got out of hand. People do care. Meds will help. Friends will help. Support groups will help.
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When i first sought help, I had to call 4 times. I would get the receptionist and I couldn't speak; i would just hang up and busy myself into doing something else. But shortly after avoiding it, i would get so painfully empty that I would want to scream. I finally sat down and made a list of what I wanted to ask. When i called I asked my questions and I realized that if I didn't like the person or thought they "didn't care" then i could just go to someone else. As crazy as it sounds "yellow pages", you just have to start somewhere. I was/am terrorfied of letting it all go. It's strange but it is so easy for me to tell you to let it go, get help; but honestly, I am in the same situation. Know that you are NOT alone in your struggle.
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i hope you can call someone
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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...
