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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SBoom 05/19/2009

I can't take it. I'm sick and tired of going through the motions, not really feeling anything other than a deep sense of unsatisfactoriness. I hate it so much. There are days that I wish I wasn't so hell bent on keeping going so I could just give up already.. but I can't and I won't.. so I will just have to continue wallowing here in my own little world of self pity waiting and hoping for life to become exciting and meaningful and worth all the struggling. I will be sorely disappointed if I make it to old age and find that what I spent all these years working and struggling and hoping for never came and realize that it all really was for nothing. I will gamble on the side of life and hope like hell it pays off eventually.... it fucking better!

deleted_user 05/19/2009

I feel the same..All those years for nothing..

You do need something to hold on to.

If not for yourself you feel the need to hold on for others....for your family..for friends... for others dear to you.
That's what you have to find.Some reason to hang in there.

Best wishes friend...

deleted_user 05/19/2009

I feel the same, I wish it wasn't so hard to get up in the morning and face the day, I hope I can find some meaning in this life, I am wasting so much time feeling horrible, you're not the only one who feel like this, I hope you can find something, when you do let me know.
(((((((hugs)))))))

deleted_user 05/20/2009

I definitely understand. What I try to do, often unsuccessfully, is remind myself that I do have at least one person who cares about me and I also look for my cat and pet her... that usually helps push me at least a teeny bit to the brighter side. But sometimes it is impossible to do.

With depression our tendency is to hide. We seclude ourselves from not only people, but experiences. If we push, push, push ourselves to find others to be around (whether by joining some sort of social group or by joining a support group, or even volunteering someplace to help others) it can help. Once again, I know this is VERY difficult to do. But, if we do it and give it enough time, we may pull ourselves out of the rut we're in.

I hope things get better for all of us! {{{HUGS}}}

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