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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unabletocope
unabletocope

I recently gave these words of advice to someone and wanted to share them with everyone and, specifically, with anyone who is going through a depression and feels as if they are not doing enough to improve the situation.


Please know that it is okay if you don't have the ability to be "Superman" or "Superwoman" during a time when feel low. Forgive yourself for whatever you didn't know in the past, get rid of whatever is causing you pain in the present, and write yourself a reasonable goal for what you can achieve in the future.


KevinC
KevinC
well I was just typing and it disappeared. I am new on this site so I will let whoever sees this know a little of my story. I am 56. Been in some sort of depression since my college days. I have been taking meds for this acute depressive disorder for the last 10 years or so. When my wife of 33 years died, on my birthday last December, I bottomed out. I hit alcohol pretty hard and attempted suicide. (obviously I failed at that too). I have been in and out of dual diagnosis rehabs throughout 2016. I think I have the alcohol under control but my emotions - I have no real control. At this point they have my depression drugged into some sort of "remission" but what I am doing sure isn't living. I no longer understand the word "happy". The one year anniversary is in about a month and the anxiety is building. I have heard that many men don't survive a year under these circumstances. I can understand that... How do I change the way I feel? I think time is not on my side at all.
billwfriend
billwfriend
welcome Kevin.....sorry you lost your wife....I do not think I am one who can help much but I hope that others here help you loads....hugs
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