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Anna1212
Anna1212

so down tonight.  my body doesn't even want to move anymore.  i just go sit somewhere and when i can't stand that, i go sit or lie somewhere.  or i force myself to do a chore and then i go sit.  completely drained.  there's just nothing left in me.  no fight.  no will to fight.  you wonder what the point is when it gets like this.  you wonder how and why you've survived as long as you have.  to live just to feel pain doesn't make sense.  i don't want medication or even caffeine and sugar anymore.  i don't want to cheer myself up to go through the motions that make no sense and just wind up back here again and again and worse.  

Lilly23
Lilly23
Hi. I totally relate. I feel this way most of the time. I'm sorry ur feeling so bad.
Anna1212
Anna1212
Thank you Lilly. Sometimes I wish I could hang out with people on meet on here because you guys get it. In real life, I don't have that connection with anyone. Sorry you are feeling so bad, too. Thanks for writing.
Lilly23
Lilly23
Anna1212,

That's why I'm glad sites like this exist. Even if I don't post, it's nice to be able to read thru the similar feelings of others to not feel like I'm the only one going through this.
Scott46
Scott46
Have you thought about trying to find some friends who are also depressed? It would at least be something to talk about. I'm glad you get some compassion on this site. But I notice the posts tend to be short and there's usually not much back and forth talk. Maybe look for some sort of in-person depression support group. Just tying to help.
bethelbee
bethelbee
Scott46: There are support groups out there but they are few and far between . I don't know about where anyone else lives, but I am an hour northwest of Philadelphia and the closest one, which I found through NAMI is about an hour from me at 10:00 on a Saturday morning. I am not good in the morning, due to CFS, nor can I drive that far. Check with NAMI in your area and also check the site Meetup.com and put in your location to see what's available. They have all sorts of groups, not just mental health, and you can even start your own group through them( an in person group).
EllaEscribe
EllaEscribe
I am so sorry Anna1212. That is very difficult and hard to move past. And it has to be you that does it... I have been there. Do you have any support from family and friends? That is the one thing that really helped give me a "reason" to push past it. I am sure there are people who love you and want you to be ok. Start talking... who knows, your life could become amazing, just like you! HUGS!!!
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
In person support groups seem to be a thing of the past.
Years ago I was part of a group for CFS and we had a telephone support line.
It really felt like there was a good network of support.
There are lots of suicide lines etc...but few person to person groups.
Meet ups can be good--do they have any mental health meet ups?
rachel.2535
rachel.2535
I hope this finds you better today. Getting back the zest for life is so difficult I totally get that. I feel like I spend 25 years in depression unable to see beauty and had no desire...leaving me exhausted. As many mentioned groups and seeking a counselor out would be so helpful. For me I needed more we have a body, mind and soul and it was my soul that needed healing; thus healing my depression. Jesus was the only way to bring beauty back to my life. There is hope please hold onto that fact. Praying for you-Rachel
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
I feel for you, Anna1212, when it gets bad it hard to hang in there I can relate. Hang in there