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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My depression is really bad right now

Anna1212
Anna1212

Depression is getting worse since I left my job. I was expecting this but it is scary.  I'm sleeping like 15 hours a day if you count naps.  I just sit staring into space.  I have no problem with that stuff but it's how I'm feeling that is bad. I'm feeling totally adrift, lost, hopeless.  I try to force myself to go out and I do most days but it doesn't really help much.  No one calls me.  It's like I've just dropped off the face of the earth.  I'm 56 years old with arthritis and other health problems so it's hard for me to move around and get out anyway.  Everything depresses me.  I don't believe in anything.  I'm really bitter.  I need a good therapist really bad but I haven't been able to find one.  I won't talk to my old therapist.  She is awful.  I'm glad I can post here.  It's something.  I'm at the bottom of a well right now.  I don't see anything in my future.  It's like I am completely obsolete and invisible.  And I have no energy.  No fight left in me.  God help me.

KimmyO
KimmyO
I'm sorry you are feeling so low! Change is sometimes hard, even when it's good change. Show yourself grace, let go of guilt. I would say don't let yourself sleep or lay so much, go outside, breathe deep the fresh air and slowly walk without expectations or demands. Just start walking or go for a bike ride. You'll be amazed how much this helps. Take a good multi vitamin with extra magnesium and extra B vitamins to give you peace and energy. Call old friends, touch base again and just chat. Walking is very good to loosen arthritic joints, also water exercise is good too. Many churches offer free qualified counselors too. Join groups that are helpful and also take classes to learn new things, whether it's art (it's ok to suck at first, we all do) or music. Do the things that bring you joy. Take a good multi vitamin to give your body what it needs, it should have extra magnesium to calm you and extra B vitamins to give you focus and energy. Make your future, don't just look at it, you are the creator of your life, make it what you want it to be. God will help you, talk to him and go where he leads. He only has good intentions and heart for you. <3
chaoticjoy
chaoticjoy
I am sorry you are living in this space of sadness. Change can be so difficult, even when we know it is what is best for us. I encourage you to reach out, to a trusted friend, a pastor, maybe even you physician. It's so hard when we find ourselves in the space of darkness, and sometimes we are able to get through it on our own and sometimes we need a little help. I have been in both places, it's hard to reach out, to ask for help, but even a little support can help us to see some light, and once that light breaks through it will continue to make its way into your life. Know that we are here, and although we can't support you in person we are here to lift you up in any way we can. Just remember, that you are loved, praying that you are able to find the support you need to help you through this....
Anna1212
Anna1212
Thank you both for such kind and helpful words. It does help a lot. Walking is really good and I can do that so I am going to try to commit to doing it even more. Starting to look for another therapist too. thanks for the support.