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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silverlight 01/26/2022

Hey all.. so I am currently hospitalized for major depression and anorexia and I am feeling very much alone. I have no family or friends in this city. My community support worker comes by and by I can call my pyschiatrist and they may be allow my priest to visit me at but otherwise I am wholly alone in this. I talk to my mother who lives a province away but she is in a depression herself and always is either very angry or crying. I don't have the energy for that right now and I can't be her therapist not sure how long I will be here. Just got here in Saturday. They are doing slow med changes and trying to get me to eat ...I am not looking for advice please just support if any of you can lend it ..

bluemoon29 01/26/2022

Sending gentle healing hugs your way:)

anona123 01/26/2022

Hey silverlight. Sorry you feel alone but glad you're getting some help though. I'll say a prayer for you. If talking helps at all please reach out.

jannytheresa 01/26/2022

Hi
You have a community of love here.
Sending love and healing

GreenEyes727 01/27/2022

Silverlight, hugs from me too.

silverlight 01/27/2022

Thank you all so much for your kindness. It means more than you know to me right now...

Christina09 01/27/2022

I hope that your stay at the hospital makes you feel better so that you live a more productive life. The diagnosis seems fragile. Food is supposed to give us energy, but it can be depressing. Figure out what makes you happy and healthy. Be open to their advice. Best Wishes.

GreenEyes727 01/27/2022

I was hospitalized in 1992. I was psychotic. The intake process helped a lot. I had a very good experience there. I thought about it for a long time. I also ended up there in 1995 for 4 days. I left too early but I missed my cat. I hope that you have a good experience too. We are here for you!

urbangardener 01/29/2022

I am thinking of you and sending prayers your way, Silverlight. I think hospitalization can be helpful. You are not alone, you have your online friends here who care about you. It's sad when our mother can not be OUR support system but some people are simply not capable. I am sorry you are suffering so much. Big hugs to you.

silverlight 01/29/2022

Thank you so much,urbangardner...

somethingnew2022 01/29/2022

Silverlight. That's a pretty name. You are in a safe place and in good hands. I hope that's a comfort to you. Absorb all the medical, emotional nourishment you can. Just resting and being is enough. Sending love.

silverlight 01/29/2022

Thank you something new...

Bluebird20 01/29/2022

I feel the same way. But I hope they can help you get on track with your nutrition and you feel less alone, Maybe if you have a TV in your room you can watch a movie or good show non TV. I was in the hospital a year or two ago and had a nice roomate to talk to. Any possibly you can talk to a some other Patients?

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