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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PhobiaFreak17
PhobiaFreak17

Hi again. I posted yesterday. Well, sometimes at night I feel depressed, like normal, but then I think about what I might do to myself if I get too depressed. I'm afraid I might cut myself, hurt other peoole, or worse. I don't know how to stop that from happening. How do I not get too depressed? 

rosecandy
rosecandy
I hope you're not thinking of hurting yourself or other people seriously. Sometimes these thoughts can crop up in our brains and have no basis in reality. The fact that this is something you're attributing to fear definitely indicates some type of anxiety.

I just downloaded this app yesterday that I think might be useful for me in the future if I ever need it. If you feel the urge to self-harm, check out the Calm Harm app. It has a lot of activities you can do until the urge to hurt yourself passes. It's all organized in 5 and 15-minute activity logs.

You are in control of your impulses. You are in control of your emotions. You are in control of your actions. You are so much bigger than the beasts of depression and anxiety. Hang in there, doll. <3
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. When things get out of our control, that is when we need professional help with possible medication, as well. No shame in seeking help. The fact that you are worried about hurting yourself or others is a good thing. It would be more an issue, if you weren't worried about that. No shame in seeking help, especially if it makes one regain control of themselves. I hope this was of any help. Thank you and God Bless.
Mjay13
Mjay13
Please, I urge you to follow the advice of these lovely people, if you have the urge to self harm, talk about it and find a way to cope. Use tools and mechanisms, distractions to help you stay in control. As soon as you lose that control it is so so hard to gain it back.