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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FallenAngel4 04/30/2017

I found out on April 27 that one of my friends died. He was in a motorcycle accident at the Texas state line on April 20. He died of his injuries around 8:20 pm, April 26. He was an amazing person- kind, compassionate, driven, and he loved his family very much.He touched so many people's lives.... I just can't believe he is gone.

I am worried that this (along with some other things) will send me on another trip down the rabbit hole. I'm tired of being s*** on by the world/universe. I've had several lifetimes worth of loss and depression and struggles. I want to be free.

Daddylion 04/30/2017

Keep your head up. The simple fact that you are worried about it and putting it down in words is a step in the right direction. I just lost my uncle, a week later my Father, and a week later my horse died. Just know life does get better. Even if it doesn't feel like it. Try to laugh at least once a day for a few days, then twice, and soon you will start to crawl out of the sadness and start to live a little. Here are 2 things to get you started, even if they are a little sarcastic. "Its always darkest, right before it goes pitch black" and "What doesn't kill you, only avoids the inevitable." Good luck.

FallenAngel4 05/03/2017

I started reading End of Watch by Stephen King (i'm a bit of a fan) and one of the very first things in the entire book was “It’s always darkest before the dawn. This elderly chestnut occurred to Rob Martin as the ambulance he drove rolled slowly along Upper Marlborough Street toward home base, which was Firehouse 3. It seemed to him that whoever thought that one up really got hold of something, because it was darker than a woodchuck’s asshole this morning, and dawn wasn’t far away.” I laughed for awhile...
I know that I'll be ok at the end of this... I always am... it's just frustrating to be so close to something really good and then lose a friend who was practically family- so suddenly.

sharaninmd 05/03/2017

I am sorry for the loss of your friend. You will get through this by just recognizing that it could take you to a place you don't want to go. Laughter is the best medicine. Try to do some fun things with friends. Watch funny movies or t.v. shows. Keep thinking positive and everything will work out.

FallenAngel4 05/05/2017

Most of the shows that I love are either on hiatus or were canceled/had their final run. I've been reading a buch... trying to stay positive while knowing its ok to cry... all i can do

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