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.
hey everyone,I'm a newbie here.It took me a long time to admit it,but I think I have depression...and it's totally connect with my love life,and with bulimia nervosa,an eating disorder I'm going trough.I'm always depressed,when I have a bf,whether because he's not calling or texting or doesnt wanna see me,and when I dont have a bf I cry over the brake up and stuff.I'm never really happy,apart from the times I'm with the guy...and that fact ruins my relationships,because when I am in a relationship I give everything to make the other happy and they usually brake my heart.Does anyone else have that?All I think about is boyfriends(and I forgot to mention that until 17 I was fat and nobody wanted me as their gf).The worst is,everytime guys dont call I binge and purge,or harm myself with various ways...can anyone tell me how I can get back my self-esteem,or better yet,how to create the self-esteem I never had....?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Obv is lushious to feel wanted, but you can give yourself major satisfaction in being able to cope alone.
I've been single for 3 1/2 yrs after 7yrs of continual r'ships, and I've done 3x more reading and painting than ever in r'ships.
Find out what you enjoy to give yourself some self esteem. Join some classes; be it yoga, a book club, painting classes, cooking, learn a language, whatever. Do things for yourself.
The only problem I have now is that I know what I want from a relationship and I'm not going to settle for second best! I'm better than that! xx
It seems all your life you have measured self-esteem to having a boyfriend?If you didn't have one when you were overweight and now that you're not, you are are relying a someone else to give you self esteem.
If you have battled problems with your weight and was able to overcome that, then build your self esteem on that- you should be proud of what you accomplished and certainly no boy did that for you!
but do you realize how much pressure it is to be THE only source and measurement of another persons happiness or wellbeing? MASSIVE.
unless you try and find that within yourself..others will be pushed away by the enourmous pressure placed on them. not to mention, such intense neediness attracts shady characters.
therapy and cognitive techniques will help...yoga, meditation...lotsa things. but you'll have to do the WORK. it isn't magic.
i have self-esteem issues..and it's an ongoing job. but i'm stubborn and won't allow "it" to win. :)
good luck darlin' xoxo
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