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, as someone who suffers from depression, do NOT buy into all that laws of attraction stuff. I KNOW that we do not draw bad things us simply by not being positive. I was that upbeat person for a lot of my life, until life gave me a reality check. We do NOT bring these things down upon ourselves especially depression. Please do not feel as if you have failed because you cannot be upbeat all the time. Society is so wrapped up in this new age crap that it is causing pain to those who now believe they have brought it upon themselves ... If anyone tells you to just think positively and all we be okay....tell them you have an illness not a mood, and that saying things like that are like telling someone with the flu to just stop throwing up. Deep, loving hugs to all those who suffer. I understand.
eshaw
Thank you for writing this! A new age therapist once told me my aura was black. I have struggled with depression for years and tried so many treatments, that stuck with me. Feeling like I suck energy out of people and overall just cause negativity and bad energy. I still try to be positive, but there are days, like today that I woke up feeling nothing but the urge to escape this life. I'm doing what I can to change my suicidal thoughts but they are frequent and persistent. It feels good to hear I am not the cause of my misery, that for once maybe its not my fault. Again, thank you for sharing.
mishka13
You are welcome.... please don't buy into all that stuff find yourself a real professional who can help you. I know how it is to be in a world full of people pushing positive when that is just not possible for us sometimes and that is okay. It is okay to be sad to cry. But if you feel suicidal please talk to someone. HUGSSSSSSSS
muskrattiger
you are so right .....take care ...God bless
mishka13
Thank you.... God bless you back.
Cindy264
I agree. I am so against therapy because the crap they tell you. If you just tell yourself something enough times you will eventually believe it. The only therapist i ever liked said that was bull. Its ashamed he doesnt do therapy anymore. They also tell you not to believe things you do. Everyone has value, rapists, murderers. I dont believe that. I never will. But they are to do to change their approach. You dont believe what i say so you want to be depressed.
mishka13
You need a different therapist. If your therapist is telling you these things they are very wrong. HUGS honey
eshaw
The counselor I saw today told me I'm a poor role model for my daughter. As if I didn't know this already. My low self esteem took a dive and I can't snap out of it. She told me she works 10 hour days, and that I do nothing. I know she shouldn't have said those things to me, and I tried to not let it get to me. But I look at myself, at my life and all I see is failure. I have nothing to offer the world. I'm failing my daughter. I don't know what to do besides starve myself and drink to numb my emotions. I need help but I don't know where to find it. I'm on public assistance so my options are limited. Thanks for your hugs Mishka13.
Cindy264
Its bad when you leave feeling worse cause of their stupid comments. I had a psychiatrist that after every visit i wanted to kill myself. She was a bitch.
17butterfly49
Thank you for writing this. I had a "friend" tell me just last weekend that they are depressed too, but unlike me he chooses to not let it get the best of him. He focuses on positive things and tries to find happiness in his life. If I had a choice I would not choose to be like I am. I don't know how to get better. Nothing I've tried has helped me. And I don't know if it's my fault or not. If it is my fault I don't know what I am doing wrong.
mishka13
Loving hugs angels.... We do the best we can. If you have a therapist who is not helping or making things worse...don't give up....find one who can help you. There are good ones out there...
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