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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Shorty220
Shorty220

It's been an up and down battle with depression and anxiety and I'm only 16. I'm to the point of just wishing that i won't wake up again every morning. I've self-harmed. I just don't see the point anymore, no one in my family understands how hard it is dealing with this. I feel so alone that I feel so hopeless in life. I've thought about committing it many times with no plan intended. The anti-depressant they put me on are not working all they are doing causing more overwealming problems with school, and family problems. I don't know how much longer i can take this..

EmmaRose88
EmmaRose88
Go see your doctor tell them the meds are not helping at all.
TooMuch
TooMuch
Emma has good advice.

I am so sorry you are going through this, sweetie. It isn't right and it is so very difficult, especially when you feel like you have no support. There are people other than your family members out there! I know being a teen can be isolating, but try maybe talking to a school counselor or talk to your doctor about getting into a group session with other people your age. I am not a church goer myself, but if you are so inclined finding a church group might be helpful, or joining a club at school and reaching out. Once you find your tribe you will have the support you need. The problems won't go away but you will have support in dealing with them.
bellabuck
bellabuck
Dear sweet Shorty220, you've taken me back to my teenage years through your post. I'm 53 now, but the hollow, empty feelings just came flooding back. If there was one, ok maybe 2 things, I wish I could tell me as a teenager they would be... 1) You are an amazing creation of God's and he doesn't make any mistakes. We're all wired differently and even if it feels like no one understands or gets you, God does. Talk to him...run to him with your problems...he's waiting with open arms. 2) Never stop asking for help. I was too afraid to ask for help back then, I'm not now. I know you're young, but you are still your own best advocate. If your meds aren't working, you've got to keep telling your parents and your Dr that you need to try something else. Never, never, never stop asking for help. Perseverance is key here. It is key. I'm praying for you, sweetheart. Remember, run to God and never give up!
Debbalina
Debbalina
Not much more to add but please know I am thinking of you. We all are.
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
I have founf that those who have never gone through depreshion ..just can not understand it ....even my husband was having that problem ...so what I did was take him to see my phicatrist ....to get him educated on it ..so he could see ware he was helping me and ware he was hurting me ...and realy not helping ....I had to take him a few times but it worked ......he is much more understanding .....and helpful ...................................I also think you schould look into getting your meds adjusted ...or changed ..they don't seam to be working ......you need to tell the doctor how they are affecting you ...exactualy how they are affecting you ...and how they are not helping you ......it takes a bit of time to get the meds right ...sometimes .......
.....................................I will be keeping you in my prayers ......God bless