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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mandatweets 07/04/2015

Days like today depress me. I'm not sure why. I feel so alone and the pain of depression is huge. When I feel this bad I just want to sleep it off. If I go to sleep I feel like everything will be okay in the morning. Sometimes it is, sometimes it's worse. I just hate feeling This alone. I try to talk to friends about this but all they can say is the usual, "There's no reason for you to feel that way. Why are you depressed? I don't know how I can help if your not telling me Why your depressed." Sometimes I don't know why I am, I just am. Does anyone else feel like they just wanna sleep it off, or feel the same way I do, or am I really alone in this?

Misssy2 07/04/2015

Yea, if I could sleep I would sleep it off....for sure.
And like you sometimes I don't know why I'm depressed.
So, your not alone.

mollgirl 07/05/2015

I get how you feel. Despite almost 25 years together hubby still doesn't understand depression. I want you to know you aren't alone. Hugs and hang in there.

17butterfly49 07/05/2015

Yes I feel that way too. For the most part sleeping takes it all away temporarily. Though I have been suffering from insomnia and I do have bad dreams sometimes. I look forward to going to sleep, but dread waking up in the morning. I know the reasons I am depressed, but I don't talk to anyone about it. Some days it consumes me and other days I can deal with it. I hate being on that roller coaster.

heatherhurts 07/05/2015

Sleep is a refuge for me also, but it can be very elusive. I can have a lot of trouble getting sleep at times. I am trying with some success to keep a regular schedule so I can get some regular sleep.

When I awaken in the morning I feel hope for the day ahead until I eventually think myself into further depression. We have hope.

(((((HUGS)))))

sarahdaybyday 07/05/2015

I sleep ALL THE TIME to escape the pain of my depression. Sometimes I really beat myself up about it, but sometimes I just think "oh well that's just part of who I am". Some people lose themselves in video games or tv or drinking or whatever (no judgement on any of those activities - I'm just saying that we all have our coping strategies) I'm not saying to embrace it, but do be compassionate towards yourself.

bbarton6161 07/05/2015

Sleeping is about the only thing I can do sometimes. Sometimes as long as 18 hours if I can go to sleep. If I can I usually wake up in a better place.

orsa 07/05/2015

Yes, I have the same feelings as most of you. Especially when Mandatweets said when she goes to sleep, she thinks everything will be okay in the morning. I feel the same way! And I also think my sleeping is like someone playing a video game or watching TV too. Recently, I've been making myself get up and get going in the mornings. That is much easier said than done!!

alanav21 07/05/2015

Sleep is definitely my escape. I can never get enough. I know it doesn't make my problems go away, but when I'm asleep I'm not thinking about them. Unfortunately, I always wake up to them.

I know many depressed people sleep a lot. Sometimes it's all we can do.

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