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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Melons135 07/14/2017

I dont know what to do I'm scared of dying but I keep hoping I die soon or I just dont wake up someday i wouldnt want to do anything to cause my own death but im sure it would be better without me I keep having these dreams of me being near death and at first I'm terrified but then I think maybe not.. I just wish I hadsomething to live for.

dkim1984 07/14/2017

First, it's great that you wouldn't want to do anything to end your own life. I know it doesn't seem like much, but it really is a lot. It means you respect yourself, and I think that's big. I've heard some people say they're too wussy to commit suicide, but that's just another way of saying they don't want to do it bc their current situation isn't more painful than nonexistence. I hope that you could see that as plausible.

Having said that, was there ever a time you didn't feel like this? And if so, was there ever anything you wanted to do during that time that you never got to try? Now's the time to try it...and remember, everything takes time. You have all the time in the world.

If you've always felt like this, try seeking a professional or a free support group. I haven't been to one group that didn't at least let me hang around a bit to see if I shared in their affliction (depresssion, anxiety, bipolar disorder - I have the latter).

This is from my personal experience, which I'm still working through. I can say that this is the stuff that's worked for me. Ppl say working out is good too, but for me it's learning guitar and my support groups that do the most.

Muffet 07/18/2017

I’m sorry you’re wrestling with such frightening feelings and bad dreams! I’ve had some really crazy dreams, too, and was always glad to be able to wake up from them. But I’m wondering, has something happened in your life or are you doing something that would cause your mind to be so actively focused on death? Have you told anyone close to you about your fears and concerns about death? It might not be such a good thing to hold in. Sometimes things seem so much worse when they’re alone inside our heads than they do when we talk about them. Death is something we all share and will all face someday. But please don’t let it preoccupy your life so much that you forget to live! In case you don’t have anyone close that you feel comfortable talking to, here’s a list of available resources to reach out to. https://list.ly/list/1CE4-looking-up-from-the-stubborn-darkness Praying for you!

laur2424 07/18/2017

I feel the same way and it sucks.

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