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.
One piece advice I've been given repeatedly about my problems (lack of jobs, friends, etc) is "put them in perspective" in terms of everyone else in the world. As in, I have no job, but at least I have food or I'm not in the middle of a war zone or have cancer or some other malady or tragedy. This does nothing to help me. In fact, it makes me feel worse as I see how weak and pathetic I am and can't see how to do anything about it. It only adds to the voice that tells me to end it all if I can't handled the "small potatoes" I have, how can I deal with larger things.
I wish I had a good answer for you. You and I are truly suffering, as all with depression are. I try to focus on the things I have some control over instead of beating myself up. There are times I nearly pray for death. What I am trying to say that we have a catastrophic illness that kills every day. Damn serious shit!
We are fighters. We are survivors. We are at war within ourselves.
How about we give ourselves a break?