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 was a member for a few years but haven't been on here for 2 maybe 3 years. Recognize only a few names here and there. I haven't had any real bad or significant depressed episodes over the past few years but every now and then something triggers my depression. Fortunately they are short lived and basically mild at this point. But I'm basically ok.
The past five years have been a bit rough with how I've chosen to deal with my depression by self medicating either thru pills or booze. I have some stories to tell but not right now.
I just want to say that whatever you do, don't give up. Life has a way of knocking you to your knees but also a way of providing a path and opportunities for you to take advantage of to cope and heal. The trick I suppose is to recognize those opportunities and then get after it.
Not sure made any sense but there it is. Much love to all of you. I know what you are going through and you are in my prayers...always!
The past five years have been a bit rough with how I've chosen to deal with my depression by self medicating either thru pills or booze. I have some stories to tell but not right now.
I just want to say that whatever you do, don't give up. Life has a way of knocking you to your knees but also a way of providing a path and opportunities for you to take advantage of to cope and heal. The trick I suppose is to recognize those opportunities and then get after it.
Not sure made any sense but there it is. Much love to all of you. I know what you are going through and you are in my prayers...always!
BIG HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GBU
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;-O
Peace and hugs~~
LMT
( you may remember me by Lacrossemom, my previous profile name )
Self medicating well that is the road i was taking when we crossed paths. Can I offer some unsolicited advise?
Watch the pills as they are addictive. Wean yourself off of them. The booze will take care of its self though it will take longer.
I swear to this day I still look at the opiates I took as breakfast yum-yum's and the vodka? Why it was the chaser as in.. as in Milk to cornflakes.
Seriously as of now I am down to two beers a day, which as a lot of you who know me know is quite a revelation.
I still drive with a cold one between my legs though and some day i will get caught again but I just don't care as old habits are tuff to break......
And: If I remember right we used to have some lively discussions and it was usually about religion.