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.
Hi all,
I joined this morning and I'm angry and tired and therefore depressed. I've been through a lot of trauma in the past few years, and I'm now dealing with the emotional after-math of all of it.
My question is the following. Here I am asking you all for opinions/advice, but I can't give. I'm shut down. Is this normal? If one more person tells me it may do me some good to help another suffering person, I'm going to beat them with a stick. I HAVE nothing to give RIGHT NOW, I am beat an I'm tired and quite frankly everyone else can just go take a flying leap for themselves because when I was breaking down, nobody bothered to notice. It was "don't rain on my parade time" and all of a sudden everyone was "busy". These were people I have gone out of my way for.
Bitter and horrible, huh? I've read all kinds of spiritual books, prayed, and I'm still feel lousy. I'm tired of "trying" and I just don't want to give anymore. Look at where it got me. I feel like a doormat.
I joined this morning and I'm angry and tired and therefore depressed. I've been through a lot of trauma in the past few years, and I'm now dealing with the emotional after-math of all of it.
My question is the following. Here I am asking you all for opinions/advice, but I can't give. I'm shut down. Is this normal? If one more person tells me it may do me some good to help another suffering person, I'm going to beat them with a stick. I HAVE nothing to give RIGHT NOW, I am beat an I'm tired and quite frankly everyone else can just go take a flying leap for themselves because when I was breaking down, nobody bothered to notice. It was "don't rain on my parade time" and all of a sudden everyone was "busy". These were people I have gone out of my way for.
Bitter and horrible, huh? I've read all kinds of spiritual books, prayed, and I'm still feel lousy. I'm tired of "trying" and I just don't want to give anymore. Look at where it got me. I feel like a doormat.
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Yea, ask for help. Read stuff. Get to know people.
There is enough light hearted foolishness here to give you a lift. (Goat cheese, yum!) If it doesn't mess your mind too much! They say that laughter is the best medicine, so grab some here!
But be warned, there are people here that may conflict with who you are and what you need. Nothing wrong with being choosy with you you get to know, ya know!
Cheers!