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 feeling really depressed today. It started this morning when a staff member at my personal care home was all excited because she got a new car. And it reminded me that I'll probably never have a car of my own again even though I have a valid driver's license. And that means I'll never feel independent again in this lifetime. I have no people in my life since my husband died to love me or care about me. No siblings, no children, nobody. I'm very isolated where I live with 17 other people who are acquaintances, not friends. I long for people to talk to that I share something in common with, and there's nobody here. Before my husband died he signed his car and his $38,000 pension check over to a woman who he barely knew rather than to me. That tells me that even he didn't love me towards last. The last words I remember him saying to me were "There is no us." I feel very sad when I think about that. At one time I had my parents and aunts and uncles, but they are all dead now. I'm 64 years old now. I estimate I'll live another 20 years without anyone to feel close to. I wish I could move back to my home town where I have a chance of finding some extended family. I have none in the town I'm living in now, which is 200 miles away from my home town. I'm living on Social Security--I can't afford to move. I have no life. I just spend my days reading books. I can't even eat normal food since I had all my upper teeth extracted. I wish I'd never done that--I wasn't having any pain or problems with them. I live on potato salad and Ben & Jerry's ice cream because I can't chew normal food. Somebody takes me to the grocery store every week and their supply of Ben & Jerry's is mighty low with the current crisis. I wish I could see a way that things would get better--that I'd have some people in my life but I just don't see how it's going to happen.
Well you are never alone on here you will make friends you can talk to people and tell them how you feel , we are all here for some reason you never know you may find someone who as gone few the same as your self .
I'm sorry I'm not experienced in this type of thing but you will find some one that can chat .
Just remember you are not alone .
I wil Sen you a friend request , Take care of your self.
So you cant make friends with any of the 17 people you live with? I hope you can find some friends here you can bond with.
I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. Thank you for sharing your story.
I hope you will stay in the forum, online groups like this are a huge help for all of us emotionally. When I was going through loneliness, I was comforted after I shared my feelings in one of the online groups. We are here for you. I hope you will get the help you need.
Have you tried to connect to your local church. You can talk to any spiritual leaders for encouragement. Praying for you for peace and you will stay strong as you go through this difficulty. You will get through this by God’s grace. Stay safe. God bless.