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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Brave 03/02/2012

Hello My Dear Friends !

Ever since the death of my husband I continue to always have the
thought, " I'm always being cheated on ! " This thought seems so real
that it interferes with the relationship I'm in! This thought continues
to keep me depressed all the time! I try to keep busy just so I don't
think about it too much, but it continues to sneak in and makes me feel
I'm not loved! I thought by writing this topic that others on DS might
express theirs and maybe I wouldn't feel so bad, after all !

Thanks!
BRAVE(Kim)

deleted_user 03/02/2012

Hi Kim, when i get in my really depressed state with high anxiety like I am today, I obsess with thoughts too. I wont go into them just know your not alone.

Brave 03/02/2012

Thank You Kellysue1 !

I also know what it's like to have those horrific thoughts! I went
through a Postpartum Depression after my second child was born!
If you care to talk sometime, send me a message and I'll talk along
with you!

BRAVE(Kim)

DCUK 03/02/2012

Hello There...i Think you Will Fnd That Most Of Us At SomePoint In Our Life Have Suffered Them... [[[HUGS]]]]]x;]DC

deleted_user 03/02/2012

I lost my fiance' 9 years ago to cancer. It's one of the hardest things I've had to deal with. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. That is so sad.
I feel that I am destined to be alone. So glad to have friends here to converse with!
I used to have intrusive thoughts. I got so down I had to do ECT treatments. That took all my intrusive thoughts away. I'm not making a recommendation. Just my story. I wish you the very best!!

deleted_user 03/02/2012

I've been having them since post partum 25 years ago. They are called Intrusive thoughts. For me they are a result of anxiety, stress and fear. The most effective thing for me is to NOT feed into them. They can make you spiral into depression quickly if you do. When you have a thought, recognize it for what it is....stress....say to yourself, "thanks for for coming, now you can go" or something like that and let it go. If you look up "intrusive thoughts" that's what the professionals will tell you. (and what mine tells me) Kim, you're not alone!
Joanie

deleted_user 03/02/2012

You're not alone. I get thoughts that start chasing their own tails and nothing I can do to end it except wait it out. It really sucks.

Annie

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