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.
Hi, I’m not sure where to begin really.. I’ve been with my boyfriend over 3 years now and for the past year I haven’t been so happy. I’ve felt quite alone and under appreciated I guess. But also for the past year my boyfriend has been asking me to do things with other guys as this is something he enjoyed. He kept asking for a long time before I started talking to other guys and so on. I didn’t have the guts to tell him I hadn’t been happy as anytime I brought up how I felt (unless it was positive) he would never hear me out. I also didn’t want to disappoint him at the same time so I chatted to others and sent pictures etc whilst letting him know, which he did enjoy. After nearly a year had passed I almost went to meet somebody, that my bf knew and wanted me to meet, but eventually didn’t. I then went on a weekend away to Germany with friends where he asked me to get with someone and tell him about it when I got home. That weekend I went out with friends and got quite drunk and met a guy. We danced for a while and kissed and he walked me back to my hotel. He came in with me and we did things together, but didn’t sleep with each other. He then fell asleep in the bed next to me. I woke an hour or so after as I had to be up early (stupid to go out the night before I know), and tried to wake him. My bf rang me twice which I didn’t answer to as I felt a little guilty for actually having done it, but thought that’s what he wanted. When I got home and told him he liked the idea at first, but when I told him it wasn’t one of my friends that it was with and it was someone from over there that I’d only known the night he got super upset and we fought. I’ve apologised profusely but also got mad at him for making me feel like I had to do it and then getting upset at me, my head was being pulled apart really with the conflicting emotions. I understand that he is upset about it not being someone I knew and went with, I feel so bad and regretful about that. I’ve never felt so disgusting and alone and it’s so hard for the both of us. I’m not sure if this will get any responses as it’s so long, as well I don’t know what people would even think about this. I guess I just needed to get it out there as I don’t have anyone close I can share this with. Apologies I have written so much, writing it all down has helped me so thank you.
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Just thought I would join this group now that I am a widower. My wife passed away May 28th. She was "The Wind Beneath My Wings". When I met her, I was a drunken, dope smoking, fighting, hell raising biker. She told me if I could get rid of the inner storm within me, that I could be a blessing to people. God placed her in my path to stop me. I have been drug and alcohol free now for 53...
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My husband and I got our foster license last month, after 3 years of hard work (we had to start over multiple times due to family dramas and Mom's open heart surgery). We spent a year preparing the whole house, guest rooms, and children's bathroom for older kids of 7 yr old and up. Then we got a call that we have been approved to receive twin newborn premies. What, what?!! Babies!? Premies?!...
You need to pack up, walk out the door, and not look back. Because the more you give in to his sick little fantasies, the worse the sick fantasies will get, and the worse it will get for you.
First of all, don’t ever apologize for wanting to talk and get your voice heard. You deserve to be heard and express your feeling just like everyone else. I am sorry to hear what you have been going through and I have so much I want to tell you to make you not feel this way or be in a such a toxic relationship anymore. But in the end, I know no one can make any decisions for you, as unhealthy and wrong of a relationship you are in, you will finally decide when enough is enough and move on. When that time comes, you will look back and wonder why you put up for it so long and maybe even what you did to deserve it, but you did nothing. YOU deserve to be in a healthy relationship that support as your values and needs because that is what every human deserves. Please please please try to better yourself and put yourself first because your life, wants, and needs matter. Be strong and full of light and laughter and get back to that person you used to be before everything that has happened to you, happened. Good Luck <3
@OlderCPer: I have asked myself them same questions over and over again. I have thought about both staying, trying to fix things and leaving because it’s not what I want or deserve. I just find it so difficult to leave everything after so long, I feel like I would have to start my life over again. I think it’s the routine I am in and the living situations that create a big barrier for me. I wish I was stronger.
@SSTUDENTlife: would it be ok to personally message you?
im here if you ever need support
I would dump him.