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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It always comes back.

CJAngel
CJAngel
It can be years, months or even days. But it always creeps back. It doesn't help that I have no friends in this town. I go to work. I come home and sit in my house. Don't work today? Wake up and stay home. I can't explain it to my friends. "You're fine, dude. You just need to get out. Maybe you could meet someone, huh?" Yeah. I need to get out. Let me just hop on my bicycle and head out. Cuz all the places I can go to are SO close to the house. I want to meet someone. Damn. I want someone special in my life. But its so hard to talk to people. I feel like I'm doomed to be alone. I don't know what to do with my life anymore. I Mindanao just want to hide away from people. Fuck the world. Its never done good by me anyway. Why should I give a damn.
gramybear
gramybear
When you least expect it, the right man is going to come into your life, and in the most unexpected place too. Don't be in a rush, you have a lifetime to give your heart. As far as your friends, well, they sound like they don't mean any harm, they just want you to be happy. They are just going about it in the wrong way. You said you don't have any friends in your town yet you talk about your friends who you can't explain what you are going through to. It's so important to have friends that understand who we are. The world does for us, what we do for it. You should give a damn because you are important and deserve happiness just like everyone else. Don't give up, you will find the right man. Hugs GB
Cypressmoon1
Cypressmoon1
Hi CJAngel. It sounds like you have friends. Do they not go out with you? I also have dysthymia. It sucks, and yes, it comes back for me too. But, I keep trying to have good days even if I AM alone. In fact, there are a lot of benefits in being alone. But, please understand that you are very, very valuable and a beautiful, beautiful part of this world!!

I have heard of meetup.com. So far, I haven't had any bad experiences with that. I have only used it once, but it was fun. I have had had some really terrible experiences with dating sites. So, tread lightly and patiently if you do choose to go that route. I'm not a fan of dating sites.

You are still young. Go out with your friends or maybe join a club or bowling league or something like that. Something just fun to do....
undeadparagon
undeadparagon
https://namiofkentcounty.wordpress.com I found a NAMI group in your area.

*shifts to a movie preview* "You cut yourself off from pain, and you cut yourself from everything wonderful in this world." "Nothing is going to change unless you make it." "Do you know you're my very best friend?"