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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ConcreteParadox
ConcreteParadox

I'd like to believe this is helpful. I can't understand how you all have detailed paragraphs venting..nice but, truth be told...I can't even explain the burn in my chest from my desire to die...depression has inevitably deteriorated my physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, & even financial health. Crazy how I have nothing rn. I tend to be more bipolar these days which makes everyone around me not only question my sanity but they have to be stressed with emotions that are not even rational. im a burden. unnecessary. People livesjust go better when I'm not involved...so yea...I'd like to believe this is helpful...time will tell..? 

Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
Sorry you're having such a hard time. I have struggled with anxiety,depression, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, etc. The only way I can help is to share what's helped me. I realized several years ago that I didn't want to continue the way I was. I didn't want to be "that person" who was still complaining about my depression in 20 years. I began searching for help and found New Life radio call in program. I started to listen to the counselors and the answers they gave to the questions from people who called in. I saw myself, my life and my family members' lives in those questions. I began to understand why I had so many issues and I also learned that I could get well. It would take work, but it was worth it. They recommended a lot of self help books which I began to read (Happiness is a Choice by Frank Minirth and Take Your Life Back by Dr. David Stoop to name a few). With each book, I felt like I was becoming more healthy. I am on a lifelong quest for healing. I continue to read and right now I am reading The Adventure of Living by Paul Turner. It's an old book but full of good nuggets. Next on my reading list is There's A Lot More to Health than Not Being Sick by Bruce Larson. I want to encourage you to not give up, because God has placed you here for a reason. He loves you and is intensely interested in you and He has confidence in your and your ability to heal.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
The general consensus here in the Depression "Group" is that the best one can do is turn to the science of mental health ... i.e. the medical profession.

Not that we have nothing else to offer ... there is unquestionably a lot of support offered here.

Besides this group, there is a very popular group for Bipolar issues. You would be welcome there as well as here. You can join as many groups as you wish, and should find support in any of them..

I disagree with most of the self criticism in your post. There is no happiness with low self esteem. All your stuff is fixable/treatable. Take that as a positive attitude and with proper help, pull yourself out of 'that place'. You do not belong there.