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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red47640 03/08/2020

I fucking hate DST-- it screws with my system really badly and I have work today. I have $26 in my checking account and Connect for Health CO is going to raise my insurance premium because apparently, I make too much money to qualify for a tax credit. I already pay over $200 for insurance. I am really, really fucking sick of having no money. My binge eating at night is shameful. I went to the Target just now and the cashier (who seemed like she was over 100 years old judging from her pace) oohed and ahhed over the woman in front of me and her two kids, and then barely said anything to me. Just a reminder of how I'm a failure in everyone's eyes for not having any children at my age. I have been texting back and forth with this guy who seemed really great, but I texted him this morning over four hours ago, and he hasn't responded. I'm fully aware that I have no idea what he is doing today and that he is probably busy, and that he will very likely text me back when he can. But it feels very frustrating right now. Everything is very frustrating right now.

Thor2008 03/08/2020

Sorry to hear that you are having such troubles now. My wife and I do not have children, and we feel the judgment of others on us quite often, We feel it our family and when we are out in town. I'm military, and we lived overseas in a very macho country, and us not having a child put us at an extreme social stigma. So I understand your struggles.

Sorry to hear about the insurance woes. I end up fighting with my insurance pretty often. My PDoc is this last week mischarged me for my co-pay not much, but it was an obvious error. I just paid it because waiting two hours on the phone to fight the charge was just not worth my time and aggravation. Insurance can be a godsend when it works and when you are within their network.

Did your friend text you back?

red47640 03/08/2020

Thanks for understanding... Sorry to hear about your insurance issue, I can definitely relate. Yeah he texted me back

WanderingVet 03/08/2020

I don't know what DST is. I hope you get the attention you want from the guy.

red47640 03/08/2020

Daylight Savings Time

zeezee 03/10/2020

As of this coming week, my bank balance will be showing a negative if I pay my bills. I'm currently unemployed but my husband is doing some construction work project for someone who's been making excuses as to why he still can't get paid after working for 2 weeks. I eat when I get stressed so yeah, that's not something I'm proud of either. I feel like I'm losing people whom I used to be close with because we don't have a baby yet, because they're all parents now and maybe they feel like we have nothing in common anymore if the conversation isn't about the kids. So yeah, I feel the same way you do. I hope it gets better for you. Big thumbs up!

luvmygirl4 03/10/2020

DST is more of a pain than anything. Especially for us that are barely hanging onto sanity as it is.

I understand the txt thing, but I also know when I'm depressed I rely too much on return txts to make me feel better, so much that I sit there waiting and waiting. Try not to overdo the txt'ing too, he might end up feeling overwhelmed.

jeffneedshelp 03/10/2020

I hate DST too. It seriously compounds by SAD when winter hits. And winter here is 50 degrees.

veggiequeen 03/10/2020

I understand how every little thing does feel like another blow. Lately I have been a very low point with my depression and things just compound til I was in tears.( I have often turned to food for comfort, In the past-- food was always there -- people, not so much.)

I also have no children and just lost my husband. Find myself feeling like I have contributed nothing or left no mark for even existing. And DST as well as SAD do a number on me as well. I cannot wait for the warmer, longer days. (Although we did see 64 degrees today . ) I hope you find some peace and comfort soon that all these things don't pile up and stress you out so much so quick.

red47640 03/19/2020

Thanks everyone for your input-- it's helpful :-)

Markdan4977 03/20/2020

Well you need to give your self some little rest, especially now that we have that the covic19 is everywhere, no one is settle without worried and deppresed. So what do you think? Well am Mark Daniel

Scott46 03/21/2020

You are not a failure for not having kids. Do you want kids? You should only have kids if YOU really really want them. Don't have them because family expects it. Its your life. Plus things will get more complicated, not easier. If its your life's plan to have them, then cool, do it. But you are not a failure. Just figure out what you want out of life and pursue that. God bless and I hope you feel better tomorrow.

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