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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Drake6302 09/10/2020

As I get older. I'm reminded that working hard is something that comes easier. Not because I'm wiser. I'm less fit. Yes in some ways I can cut corners. I can get things accomplished with wit as opposed to brute force. Yet somethings require physical abilities that are beginning to fail me. Facing your limitations head on. This is not for the faint of heart. Life can indeed have more pain. Yet pain can be a reminder. If you feel something. You're still alive. I suffer sometimes more so than others. I'm suffering now. It's nothing new to be here back in the darkness. Yet I find a way back into light. I have some small amount of hope I'll find my way yet again. Someday I have some small hope in being in the light forever. That day is for someone else to choose. Till then I just need to keep my little bit of courage up.

Thor2008 09/10/2020

Life is not for the faint of heart. You will be tested along the way. Those who fail those tests end up hurting more. We all march towards the undiscovered country from which no man returns and along the way we are tested. So have courge that will you not be found wanting. The young surpass us in strength and agility but it is our wisdom, knowledge, and expercience that level the playing field. It is also our charge to pass on that wisdom to the young before they hurt themselves. I am sure you have enough courage to pass your trial. Just asking the question shows you have enough.

Drake6302 09/10/2020

Thank you Thor. May your journey have more pleasure than pain. May the lessons be many and help three times as many at the least. Your spirit shows compassion , generosity and indeed a great measure of courage. All the best to you.

CloverField 09/10/2020

I can relate to that. There are so many more limitations now. Yet, the realization that there is not so much time left helps to focus on what's important.

Thor2008 09/10/2020

...great measure of courage. I am a coward. I cling to what has passed away and it is causing a lot of pain and sickness. I am on quite a bit of drugs and I undergo Electro Convulsive Shock. All of this because I can't seem to let go of what as passed on. I'm going inpatient soon to try and put be right. That you for your kind words, but they are undeserving on me.

Anna1212 09/21/2020

Well put. I can relate. We lose some things with age but gain others. I'm glad you have hope.

Prycejosh1987 10/17/2020

You can come out of darkness by shining a light. The light comes from you, if the light is with you then darkness with never affect you.

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