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.
Hey.... not really sure where to start. I deal with depression and anxiety, and I’ve really been going through some things lately, trying to work on myself, love myself, deal with past trauma. And I just feel like once I make one step in the right direction I get shoved 100 million miles behind again. My best friend and I had a fight today, and it really put me in a dark place. Some of her points are valid... I do tend to take my emotions out on others when I am upset because I’m trying to learn healthy ways to cope or go through what I’m feeling instead of just shoving it back down. But she just kept saying so many mean and nasty things to me because Lord only knows what... idk. I’m rambling and I apologize. This is my first time on here, I just feel alone and like I’m losing my grip. Idk if anyone wants to talk about it or has any advice. Again, sorry I’m rambling, I’m new to this and I honestly don’t know what all to say to get what I’m feeling off me.
Its mature people that aren't sarcastic and are able to keep a level head and not argue.
Think about what she said, maybe some truth in it. You said your take things out on others..... Turn it around, it would be hard to take from someone else.
Maybe the friendship is over, maybe not. You have a chance to set it right. Look boldly at yourself, and try to become a better person.
Don't worry about rambling here. We vent, talk and ramble on. Its part of our therapy. Try to relax a bit. Don't dwell on the fight or problems. Tomorrow is new and you can make it a better day.
Anyway, I commend you for working on yourself. Don't give up. Sometimes it DOES feel like you aren't making any progress. But you are. You learn more from the bad experiences in life than from the good. Look at all of this like a college course. Buy a journal. Write down everything. What happens, how you feel, how you reacted, how you wish you would have reacted. In time, you will see progress and improvement.
I have learned a lot from self help books. Right now I am reading Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. I think you would enjoy it