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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idkk 09/15/2016

Today my depression is making this day drag on and all I want is for it to be over. I have no motivation to do anything even though I have a lot I should be doing. All I can seem to do is lay in bed and cry. I feel alone and lost, but at the same time I don't want to be around anyone. I don't want to talk to my friends or associate with anyone. I don't understand why I have to feel this way for no reason.

AnxietyFreak40 09/15/2016

fight it! Get up and do something, even if it is only a walk around the block. Hugs!

dc87110 09/15/2016

I hope you can get to feeling better. I myself aren't in the best frame of mind. I have found a few meditation tapes on the You tube that have helped me in the past. I have also taken many a walk to nowhere. It is a good thing that your reaching out. Sometimes just venting helps,

imiru 09/15/2016

*bear hug* I know it feels like a heavy shadow weighing you down and trying to strangle you but you just gotta breath. Whatever makes you happy or distracts you, youtube videos, video games, books or just pigging out a little and watching a sad movie. There's always some way to fight off the depression, even if its just for one day. You've made it this far, I know you can keep going.

Heidiclark 09/15/2016

The contradictory being alone yet feeling alone strikes again. Such is the paradox of depression. Are you on medication and seeing a therapist? If not I would suggest you start there. And keep posting. We're here for you.

bridgie101 09/16/2016

There's always a reason. I find I have these days. I indulge myself. I say 'what the heck, I clearly need this' and I feel no guilt as I do not a single chore, nada.

I rest, I watch terrible zombie flicks on tv (little dialogue, no romance/intrigue/plot of any kind, just gratuitous violence) and just recuperate from whatever has caused my energy low.

Ask yourself if you're depressed when you're tired or run down.

Minidogs2 09/16/2016

There are always reasons for the symptoms you're describing. Unless it is due to physical reasons where you need to get checked out by Dr., it sounds like the right time to find a good therapist. you could start with journaling exactly what you're feeling in detail. Why are you feeling so sad? What kind of thoughts are tied to that? Are you suppressing anger? You could answer here for feedback or just journal as a draft and keep it to yourself to try to sort things out or talk to a therapist about it. Sorry you are suffering. You may also need a combination of medicine and therapy to help the best.

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