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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keaton
keaton

Growing up, I was in a religion that some have described as a cult, and also because I grew up in a small town, I was bullied by so many people for being different. Ever since then I've suffered from low self esteem and bad anxiety when it comes to interacting with people in general. I have a deep mistrust in everyone and it has made me angry and depressed. I'm just glad I have somewhere to express this all and I hope to start learning to interact with people again. 

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Good for you for joining DS and doing a post. You might just change your mind about people. It's after 1:00 a.m. here on the East Coast. I hope you get more responses tomorrow.
keaton
keaton
Thanks. Even just one person saying something is so great. I live in cowboy country on the edge of the plains and the Rockies mountains and men expressing their feelings is a big no no here. So I’ve only told a handful of people my struggles. But it’s great to know there are others out there.
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
You will find we support each other on here no matter the struggle. Welcome Keaton :)
simplegirl75
simplegirl75
Bullying can leave a lot of scars and affect people for life. I'm sorry that happened to you. Can you do therapy? I know that helps me a lot to be able to tell a licensed therapist things and be able to let them help me help myself by giving me the steps I need to take to accomplish that. I am from a small town in California and it's hard when everyone knows everyone's business. It's nice here at Daily Strength because you can say what you need to say and have no judgment put upon you. I'm happy you joined and I hope you like it as much as I do here.
shadowlady
shadowlady
I’m sorry you experienced bullying. I know this was painful. This is a good place to vent your feelings. Many blessings.
anona123
anona123
Sorry to hear about your experiences. I hope you're doing better. Feel free to vent all you want.
Anna1212
Anna1212
Welcome. this is a good place to vent and chat with nice, accepting people.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
How are you doing? Have you tried looking up how to overcome bullying? Empower yourself. Those bullies do not feel good about themselves. They have to bring happy people down. At one of the legal secretary jobs I had, my one boss loved me and bragged to the clients. The girls in the office were brutal to me. For that and other reasons, I went on disability and didn't return to the job. How dare they mess with my happiness. Keep us informed.
keaton
keaton
I started counselling so hopefully that helps.
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