Depression Support Group

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shorthairskr
shorthairskr

New to group.


felt hopeless and it scared me.


I need some support.


i cannot keep going around looking like I am fine and hiding my feelings.


Ivcannot tell others around me where I am at.


Not the right people.


I have texted with a couple friends.


But I need more support.


I hope I cana get some through this group.


Depression can take over my thoughts and I see my situation and world as a negative experience.


I think I am a loser and have made many poor decisions in my life.


I try to give myself a break and tell myself that I had it rough and I have done better than expected.


I take meds, exercise, and try to eat well.


I need a weekly suport group in person maybe.


I wish this was England where they have free support for people with depression.


I wonder what resources are out there in Fort Myers Florida.


I cannot pay for therapy right now.


Help!



Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
There are (probably) thousands of support groups all around. You should be able to find something in Ft. Meyers. Thank goodness for Google. Glad you are on meds. You are doing all the right things. Don't worry about the past. It's done. We here are limited, but try to help each other the best we can. Do a serious search for something face to face in your area .... and don't give up. Welcome to DS.

I have made poor decisions in the past, ... will probably make some more. I have even lost some BIG things ... but going forward, .. I do pretty well, and also have some appreciable gains.

Present, future, past ...... that is the best 'order' of things.
Brooke911
Brooke911
This group is an amazing support of people. I came here when my depression and anxiety was at its worst. The love and support that I have gotten here as truly been amazing. I think that you will be surprised and awed at the support that you will get here. You can do this. Its hard when you feel that you can't talk to the people around you. I understand that. I try to talk to my family but they don't really understand it the way people here do.
baybdots
baybdots
there are hot lines you can call just to speak to someone, look on line We know how to feel and we will be here for you
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
You do not have money. You can see a goverment therapist.
Gail59
Gail59
I'm glad you said where you live because it's only a couple hours away from where I live. I think that helps because sometimes people could really become friends in person; why not? I know very well where you live and it's lovely and should not be hard to find a group for free, sometimes they are associated with a church or something like that and don't cost anything. I used to belong to one such as that for depressed people and I went once a week. The main reason whey it helped me is because I was able to not feel so alone and I made a friend which is not easy when you are not exactly a kid anymore. I would like a lot more friends though. I'm here for you and live in Central Florida. I will send you a friends request and maybe we can get to know each other and not feel so alone. I have a ton of problems and regrets, so there you have it. You are not alone. I hope to chat soon. Take care.
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