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.
Merry Christmas. Hope you are having a good one.
I should just leave it at that but since this is the place I go for support I will just say I am struggling today. Not feeling well physically or mentally. Really scared about my recent cancer diagnosis and poor health.
There is no Christmas celebration here. I continue to fight and be estranged from my family. I feel really sad. I'm sorry to be such a bummer. It's the truth though. I like Christmas but since I have no good relationships and am ill it just makes me feel worse.
My elderly mom is living with me and she didn't get me anything, even a card and she has Christmas cards in her room she could use. I've pretty much lost my appetite the last few days which is really unusual for me. I'm scared and I just want this nightmare to end.
I'm a decent person and didn't so anything to deserve this. I guess it is bad luck or something. I'm trying to make the best of what my life is now but it is really really hard to find the positive and to find any peace or hope anymore.
I don't eat much either. Last night was ok but in general I'm losing weight. We have a lot in common, also estranged from family. But cancer on top of it, that's heartbreaking. I will say a prayer for you.
Merry Christmas. I’m so sorry you are struggling too, I’ve been in bed all day too with my health stuff, feeling kinda down, you have my empathy.
Please know we care & you matter very much. I’m going to be keeping you in my prayers for sure. I hope that you can find some comfort tonight
Sending support & hope
Gentlest of hugs <3
Anna
I'm so sorry that your family is letting your down. It's the worst when someone is right there who is not supporting you. I have physical and emotional stuff going on too. Cancer if frightening. My husband has cancer of the bladder and is OK right now but needs to be monitored for the rest of his life. Are there any support groups available to you?
I am just going to cuddle up on the couch, rest and fall asleep. I hope that you can get some rest, eat something nutritious and that tomorrow is. a little bit better for you. You're in my thoughts.
You do deserve much better than what you're having to cope with.
wishing you some peace and comfort.
My mom did give me a card later today. So my bad on that. She isn't very gung ho about Christmas and I guess I should be more understanding of that but it just kind of hurt anyway. I do appreciate that she made that effort and I gave her a card and small gift so I feel better about that at least.
I understand and appreciate people who don't do the holidays or at least not all of them. There is so much commercialism attached to many holidays now. I don't like that part of it. No one should feel pressured to go all out on everything and yea, it can get real expensive.
Anyway, I am going to read through all your replies again cuz they are all so nice and have a wonderful evening everybody. Thank you.