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.
Even dailiy strength .org wants us to "just deal with it ourself"..
I clicked on the "Crisis" link at the top of the page.. it takes you to a general search page.
You have to find the answers yourself on the internet.
Dont ask anyone for help.. i mean lets be real.. the last time i called the crisis line it was
"well what do you expect US to do."
Last time i went to the ER with suicidal ideiations it was "we are discharging you. Here is the number to the crisis line."
Last time i went to the county mental health crisis center the intake therapist made fun of me. When i insisted she be removed they acted like i was crazy..
"YOU are a therapist?? I Thought youd be nicer!"
and they refused to assist me in getting a psychiatrist.. well they didnt REFUSE.. they just wouldnt DO IT.. they said they would.. but they lied.
I was told specifically.
"YOU NEED TO JUST GET OVER YOUR PTSD"
I sit here trying to figure out what i can do to get help for myself. but the answer is always the same..
DO IT YOURSELF! QUIT BOTHERING OTHER PEOPLE
(actually have a formal letter from united healthcare stating i was to NO LONGER HARASS THEIR EMPLOYEES. I was continually calling trying to get help for myself and they refused to assist)
Nobody wants to admit that some people just dont matter, and all the religion in the world doesnt change that.
Oh but they have a little check box saying "im having a crisis.." well that makes everything better.
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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Does anyone follow her? She's really got some good tips.