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.

16,041 Members
156,660 Posts
3 Online
Mental Health
/ Depression Support Group

My Journey Today

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi, I am new to DailyStrength and so far it seems like a good place to be. I am excited to be here. I feel like right now I am in a pretty good place, have different things here and there of course I need to work on for myself. Emotionally, I think I am doing pretty good for a change. I had a streak of depression for a long time, and now seems like I am a little happier. I am finally in a job that I am enjoying, and that does not have all the crazy stress and back breaking work that I was in before. I am seeing an LPC once a week. I have not been in this place in a long time, so I do have my fears of being depressed again. I do not know if it ever really goes away....maybe it is just finding that healthy balance that works for me? I had been on a cocktail of medication that left me in a "fog", but now I am just taking celexa once a day and occasional restoril for sleep.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi ,and welcome
i am glad you are finding your balance,and so glad you came here, you will find so much help and support.
you will feel right at home in no time with so many caring,understanding and supportive people here.
hugs,
joyce
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you are here. You Sound like you are doing great. So don't let the fear of the "fog" take it away and don't stop taking your meds. And a good job makes all the difference.
SlipperySlope
SlipperySlope
You sound like you're in a good place right now so don't borrow trouble worrying about if it comes back, just enjoy the feeling of peace and happiness. I'm glad you're on DS it's a great site for encouragement, support and advise, hope you find us to be caring, kind individuals. Be well, Debbie
deleted_user
deleted_user
so glad you joined us i have only been here a few days but find it really conforting that i can switch on a computer and speak to people who understand me
deleted_user
deleted_user
welcome to ds! glad u are here. i take zoloft. i am also glad u enjoy your job because that is hard to find. take care!
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • joannklingaman

    Grief

    Posted by: joannklingaman
    Last Reply: MrsMorris
    10
    A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
  • ainteasybeineazy

    It's my Birthday and no one cares

    Posted by: ainteasybeineazy
    Last Reply: karendee
    42
    Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...