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.
How am I suppose to help others when I still have a hard time finding any meaning to my life - when the fear of my life ending and worry of what it would do to those in my life disappears. What is there left to stop me?
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I got an email from Kohl's that I had a 40% off coupon for today and tomorrow only. It took me about an hour but I placed an order and got some great deals. I have been wanting a new dress. I like dressing up sometimes. My birthday is coming up and I have dinner plans at a nice restaurant. But, honestly, I'm a little out of control again. I went through this in the fall. I bought...
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Has anyone else noticed that clearly speaking and doing things intentionally is liberating because it helps combat the feeling of depression and a sense of hopelessness? Let me share a little more: in my experience, when those who have tried to project a hidden agenda that is obviously not aligned with integrity and well-being, it's best to be firm and speak clearly from self-awareness and...
Who do you need to help?
They can survive for awhile without you, I hope?
Who is helping you?
I am very sad now too.
You are not in this alone.
I find the set up of DS to be impersonal, but
know that others are here because they feel
that life has lost meaning and hope.
Can we hold on to hope for each other?
There is a group called " Life is hard".
This quote is sometimes attributed to William Speakespeare, sometimes to Pablo Picasso. But regardless of the source, I interpret this to mean that my gift is kindness to others, and I must give it away. Not grand demonstrations of kindness or generosity, but in daily simple acts of kindness.
Simple acts of kindness - like returning the shopping cart to the designated spot instead of leaving it abandon in the far corner of the parking lot, therefore making someone else's job easier - is all it takes. Do those things consistently and not only will your actions benefit others, but your own self worth and self esteem with increase, because YOU are doing kind and thoughtful things for others and that in itself is worthy and of good esteem.