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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Hearts1530 09/03/2016

Hello everyone. I'm new to this. I'm not the one to go on something like this, but I need help...I feel like I have no one left anymore. I have maybe two or three people that I can 100% turn to. Other than that. I feel like every person I come across, thinks they can handle me, but it reality, they can't. Then I'm left all alone to cry and feel miserable. Life sucks...

good2go2001 09/04/2016

Im the same way in real life. I dont have people i can open up to and that will understand what im going threw but here i always know i can count on my DS friends. I hope you can open up here.... DS is full of people that understand and are so helpful getting threw the tuff stuff. Welcome to DS :)

iwontbackdown1 09/04/2016

You're brave to be new and post a topic that needs to be discussed. Good for you!
The nature of us who are depressed is to be introverted by the hint of it all. Keep moving forward and true friendship will show up.
You have a lot on your plate with school, friends you have and friendships yet to happen. Be kind to yourself, too.
Good luck with everything. This support group is a very good one to open up to and we all learn from one another.

gramybear 09/04/2016

All I can say is that I'm willing to be one of those friends that try to help 100%. Hugs Gramybea

Hearts1530 09/04/2016

Thank you everyone so much!! I can definitely tell that I made the right choice coming on here to talk to someone. It is tough when I know they are stressed and everything to. But when they need me, i always put all of my problems away to help them. And sometimes, it's never the case for me. they won't even put there own shit away to help me like ive helped them

analise 09/06/2016

If you have "only 2 or 3 people who you can turn to 100%", first off, consider yourself far luckier than many: many people have NO ONE they can turn to. But, from your further posting, it sounds as if you *don't* feel like you can always turn to anyone, or like you feel you are a burden to those you do turn to, by now. Truth is, while I highly doubt any of them consider you a burden, people who aren't experienced in depression *can* get frustrated and impatient w those who suffer from it, wanting their old, happier friend to "snap out of it." Which is impossible, w clinical depression, of course! One thing you might want to consider, if you haven't already, is seeing a counselor: not only are they likely to understand and help w your depression, they also know you can't snap out of it overnight! Have you tried antidepressants? (They saved my life, though many people w more mild to moderate depression want and need nothing to do w them.) Sounds like, above all, you really need someone to talk to, someone who won't make you feel like they're impatient or frustrated w you, but deeply understanding--I genuinely recommend talk therapy, as our friends can't always comprehend or help us best at such times. I wish the very best for you! I hope you find someone insightful and reliable to talk to (maybe a counselor at your school?) and that your depression, with that outlet, soon subsides.

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