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.
I'm new to this forum, but not the disease. 14 years of therapy, hospitals, out-patient (and there again now) care, and of course meds. I'm hanging by a thread and no one understands that I'd trade my illness for a life-threatening disease to safe the life of someone who wants, really fights to live.
The only reason I'm still here is because of family, and that intellect somehow continues to prevail. But in the scope of things, I know I'm not alone, I need to know I'm not crazy, just chemically imbalanced.
The only reason I'm still here is because of family, and that intellect somehow continues to prevail. But in the scope of things, I know I'm not alone, I need to know I'm not crazy, just chemically imbalanced.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
My NewestPoem...it's called FUCK DEPRESSION! here it goes.
FUCK DEPRESSION!
I refuse to let depression beat me
I defy that which would kill me slowly
From the ashes I shall rise
to stare the Devil himself in the eyes.
I will no longer be Sorrow's slave
for now is my time to be brave.
Depression will loosen his grip or die
for I REFUSE to just stand by.
I fight now more fierce than ever
I fight for my life back and NEVER
NEVER shall I be ruled again
because this fight I MUST win.
You're not alone and you're still fighting right? Like you said its an illness, not a state of mind so much. Don't beat yourself up over this, we all need to be a little insane to get over crap like this besides lol
Welcome x
Yes, I know it's an illness, I know if I were a diabetic I wouldn't be so mad about taking meds for the rest of my life, blah blah blah... am I saying anything orginal?? LOL!
Thanks for the words and support.
Hopefully this new medication, "remeron"?? will help, but it's only been 3 days.