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.
Roxie
My computer is acting up sorry for all the replies
If not, here are some numbers for the US:
Suicide Prevention / Depression
USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-8255)
USA: Teen Hotline Covenant House NineLine: 1-800-999-9999
USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-949-0057
USA: Grief Recovery Helpline : 1-800-445-4808
You can go to the Crisis Resource page for more help:
http://www.dailystrength.org/help/crisis-resources
Here are some resources I found for Ohio:
http://suicidehotlines.com/ohio.html
Please call SOMEBODY! These feelings can be managed!
Take care of yourself, write a cool song!
I SEE TWO PSYCHOLOGIST ON A WEEKLY BASIS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF TIMES WHEN I FELT GREAT IN THE SESSION, AND THEN DEPRESSION HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS, SO I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS, AND THAT TAKING YOUR LIFE IS NOT THE SOLUTION.
I AM NOT TRYING TO PUSH ANYTHING ON YOU, BUT WHAT HAS REALLY HELPED ME IS GOING TO PLACE THAT IS CALM AND PEACEFUL, SUCH AS THE PARK OR BEACH, AND CRYING OUT TO GOD. I KNOW THAT IT MIGHT SOUND CRAZY, BUT LETTING IT ALL OUT, AND EXPRESSING TO GOD HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR LIFE, DON'T WORRY HE CAN HANDLE ANYTHING THAT YOU BRING TO HIM. EVEN IF IT MEANS THAT YOUR MAD AT HIM, HE RESPECTS YOUR HONESTY. THE FACT THAT I AM ALIVE TODAY, IS TRULY BY THE GRACE OF GOD. IF IT WASN'T FOR HIM, I DON'T KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE RIGHT NOW.
HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE NAME OF KING JESUS, I ASK THAT YOU MINISTER TO MY PRECIOUS FRIEND. LORD, PLEASE GIVE HER THE PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. SHOW HER THE GREAT AND MIGHTY PLANS THAT YOU HAVE FOR HER LIFE, AND HELP HER TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU TRULY LOVE HER, JUST AS SHE IS. HEAVENLY FATHER, YOU'VE DONE IT FOR ME, SO I KNOW THAT YOU CAN AND WILL DO IT FOR ANYONE THAT ASK, AND I ASK THIS IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, AMEN!