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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BreatheIn2Me
BreatheIn2Me

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? 

jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Depression can lead to feeling that life is meaningless.
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?
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I feel meaningless too. I have major depression. But from reading people's problems on DS. A lot people think life is meaningless. Because most people are lonely, depress , have some kind of suffering. Life is hard.
There is a group called " Life is hard".
dailystrengthuser57
dailystrengthuser57
I'm sorry you're struggling. We were put here on this earth for a purpose that is bigger than ourselves. Until we understand that, life will seem meaningless. My suggestion is to not question how you will help others, just start doing it. Once you experience the rewarding benefits of bringing joy to the lives of others by giving of yourself - your time...your talents...your treasures, etc, you will realize why we are here & I'm sure those feelings of wanting to bow out will subside or go away. Continue counseling....or start if you're not in counseling. It helps to talk things out & to have someone neutral to be accountable to. Praying for you.
Cora_Belle
Cora_Belle
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

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.
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