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.
I do not subscribe to mind altering drugs of any kind. They do not all work the same way for everyone, and some can have adverse effects in some people. My bouts with depression caused me to desire a happy pill. The one I was given caused me to think about driving in front of a train and just ending it all
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Sometimes the answers to your perceived problems lay in your subconscious. Direct your conscience mind to something else. Drawing or painting if you are artistic; go for a country drive, not city streets; work on a jigsaw puzzle; I crochet potholders. They do not take long to finish, I feel I have accomplished something and I have ready gifts when needed.
Compartmentalize. Put each of these concerns in a different box and concentrate on one at a time.
I am training myself so that whenever something unexpected happens, something unprepared for or I think is unfair, instead of flying off the handle and diving into that depression pit, I try to step back from it and say This too will pass and not dwell on it.
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Sometimes the answers to your perceived problems lay in your subconscious. Direct your conscience mind to something else. Drawing or painting if you are artistic; go for a country drive, not city streets; work on a jigsaw puzzle; I crochet potholders. They do not take long to finish, I feel I have accomplished something and I have ready gifts when needed.
Compartmentalize. Put each of these concerns in a different box and concentrate on one at a time.
I am training myself so that whenever something unexpected happens, something unprepared for or I think is unfair, instead of flying off the handle and diving into that depression pit, I try to step back from it and say This too will pass and not dwell on it.
This has been a horrid two weeks. Numerous car repairs, I did not see my therapist last week because of the holiday and spent it alone. I ate chicken pot pie and a whole pumpkin pie and made 4 potholders. Friday my boss told me she is definitely going to close the store where I work after Christmas, and today I learned I have another MAJOR problem with my car. I cannot afford the repair and cannot take on any more debt because of becoming unemployed for the New Year.
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I have got to make a decision about that car! I have a lien against it, If I could sell it for enough money to clear the title, then maybe I could afford another vehicle at one of the " we tote note" places.
I have not talked with anyone about the repair and I have an appointment with my therapist before work tomorrow so don't think I will be able to talk with anyone then either.
.I should have followed my topic title with.........THINGS CAN'T GET WORSE, THEY DO
The last three years have been like this for me. One after another. I am three years older now, and it is getting harder to deal with. It almost seems normal.
I also saw my therapist for the first time in two weeks. He thinks I am coping well.
The car isn't wanting to start this morning. I have 15 minutes, then I will have to call a cab. I cannot afford that either.
DRENA
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THEN WHAT?
What is NAMI? i have not heard of it.p
I am handicapped in that I cannot drive after dark. My current job has had me working 6 days a week for two and a half years. I work alone so there is no one to cover for me if I need time off.
I am fortunate to be in good health and praise God every day for that blessing.
I have no social life. My only "friends" are people I do business with. I am not comfortable discussing my private life with them.