
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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There seems to be a hell of a lot of people on here who are not themselves depressed (or at least didn't start out that way) but are being made miserable by a partner or family member who is depressed. Sometimes it's because they just feel they cant do enough and suffer when they see loved ones hurting but sometimes it seem malicious. Depressed people want to lash out sometimes and the closest thing to them will take the hit. It wasn't meant for you, you were in the blast radius and you were there because you love the person suffering the most. It hurts so much when someone you love hurts you but in most cases you have to see it as a 'friendly fire' incident. The one doing the firing will be equally as devastated when they realise what they have done.

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shad this is a great post! I know that this will help those who care about and love those that suffer depression. My mom suffered terrible depression when I was young. It is hard to watch and hard to deal with as well.

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great post, i ill just reply to postive ones

deleted_user
So true. So many words I would love to take back. One thing I always do is apologize. I'm also lucky that I have a supportive family.

deleted_user
Nicely put. I am only responding to those in need or the light stuff....not paying attention to the fighting anymore.

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bump..

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from what I noticed - they take it out on you because you are in the room. or they take it out on you because they can't take it out on any one else

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My therapist tells me that depression is unexpressed anger, which I find is true cause when I manage to let go, I explode big time!

ZAZAS
I am so tired of taking the friendly fire, but thanks, I needed to hear that.

MaRhianna
I agree, when I'm having a bad day I become irritable and tend to snap. Just can't help it, but then I feel sorry for what I've said.
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