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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CityandColour 07/04/2016

I thought i'd do a post on here to try and get to know people. Some people on here may have had to change usernames due to the new site, some people may be new and some people like myself might be oldies. So i thought i'd start...

Hi i'm City, i'm from the uk and have been on this site for probably over 7 years, struggled with depression for many years amongst other things.

so what about you guys?

bearchain 07/04/2016

Hi City! I'm from Singapore, new to this site. Happened to find this online support group as being a hsp, I really need a lot of help along the way. Not sure if I have recovered from depression but few years back, I suffered severe depression and attempted suicide several times. One of my children is very close to me. Whenever I have depression and feel like hurting myself, I will remind myself to stand strong for my child. Saying that she needs me, sounded more like a comfort. In fact, I'm the one who need her. Without her, I may not be here anymore.

lostsoul72 07/04/2016

Hello all ! I have been on DS since 2009 and I have suffered from depression most of my life. I am always willing to talk and there isnt much I have not lived through. I joined DS when my divorce from a very abusive woman started and I have stayed ro help others and myself after my entire family died 3 years ago. I am doing ok today with medication and therapy, but I have been down many dark roads. Have a great day everyone from Nebraska.

muskrattiger 07/04/2016

hi I have been on here for a long time...over 10 years ..not sure how long ......I have suffered from depreshion all my life .....just in the last three months have I come to know what life feels like to not feel continually depressed ..........I also had a four year migrain that finaly break ....so that is ..so good I still get them but they aren't so bad .......and I am not on painkillers every day ...now .....I am on ..a number of antiedepresants ......we changed one of them ...and that one made all the diferance ...it also ...let me start lousing weaight with out changing any thing .....so look into your pills ..the sidefects ........I am staying here ..now for all of you ...I was helped so much here that I just realy want to give back .............and I have made good friends that I don't want to louse ......also I find I still need to talk sometimes .......take care everyone ......God bless

therisenfirebird91 07/04/2016

I'm Jess, I've been dealing with depression since I was about 8. Been on here for a few years. Having a harder time now since the loss of my dad.

ThePepperMan 07/04/2016

I'm ThePepperMan, some of you may know me as Bob. I've been here since 2006; the old system used to give the exact date I joined. (Sigh)

My user name came across intact, so that was good for me.

I've had depression for a long time. If there was a "single cause" I'd say it is procrastination in that I waste time, get into time messes, or feel I've messed up by not doing something I should.

Yea, mostly self induced.

Minidogs2 07/04/2016

I have been here probably a week. I am recently divorced and dealing with depression because of that. I have dealt with depression for many years and have done better on and off. Glad to meet everyone. The combination of therapy and medication is helping at this time.

Debbie66 07/04/2016

Hi, i'm Debbie and even though i have been part of DS for many years, i have just recently joined the depression group. As i have progressed through life, i have noticed changes in my body and mind. I have bouts more and more of depression and it really scares me as i've usually been a pretty upbeat person. Now i spend a lot of time just thinking about the things that i wish i could've done, things that i should've done, and beating myself up for not having the life i wish i had had. Even though i'm married, i can't talk to my husband about these feelings, and my family is 2500 miles away from me that they might as well be on a different planet, so i feel like i shouldn't be burdening them with my problems. I can be fine in the start of a new day and feel great, and by afternoon i'm so sad and just want to lock myself away and cry. I'm hoping that by being here i can find some people that understand how i feel. Thanks for reading my "rant". Deb :o)

sonnycamehome 07/04/2016

Hi, I'm Sonny. I've been at DS for a couple of years, but am fairly new to the depression group. I'm currently dealing with what feels like a very heavy depression. I'm in therapy and have a psychiatrist. DS has been a lifeline for me in many ways, and I'm grateful this group exists.

Zoe 07/04/2016

Hi, I'm Zoe and am new to DS. I had a dear friend of mine pass away recently who was a member of DS and swore by it. She left me with the chore of letting her DS family know of her passing knowing I'd have to join to do so. Sneaky, sneaky. I've lived with depression for most of my life. I've been through lots of pills and therapists. Some worked/helped; others didn't. I'm hoping becoming a part of a family of others like me will help.

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