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.
Hello everyone, i'm new to this community and this is my first post. I was thinking about joining a self-help group in my town but this is a less scary alternative! So i just wanted to introduce myself and say what a great idea i think this community is.
I also wanted to ask everyone when they first knew they were becoming depressed, and what their experiences were like. Personally I was 11 or 12 years old and i had no idea what was happening to me. I'd just burst into tears for no apparent reason, get up in the morning feeling a sense of dread, and i was so confused and frightened. It took me years to understand what was going on.
I also wanted to ask everyone when they first knew they were becoming depressed, and what their experiences were like. Personally I was 11 or 12 years old and i had no idea what was happening to me. I'd just burst into tears for no apparent reason, get up in the morning feeling a sense of dread, and i was so confused and frightened. It took me years to understand what was going on.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
Welcome to DS. I'm positive that you will find a lot of good friends and supports here. Groups can be scary, I agree. I was terrified on my first day of the depression/anxiety peer support group. My whole body was shaking inside. When it was my turn to talk, i broke down and burst into tears and ended up talking to the crisis team.
my point is, once you get over the initial anxiety of going to the group, it's not as bad as it seems. you will meet a lot of good friends in your community that support you inside and outside of the group. Taking a risk and going to the group in your town could be very helpful in your recovery. plus you can see how others cope, and get some good information about your own issues.
I'm here if you need to talk.
Again, welcome to DS.
Take care
Becky