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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Thank all of you!

BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB
I wanted to thank all of you for your support. I rant a lot on here and you read it and give your loving advice. Today I actually did some things before work. I got out of bed by 10 am, cleaned, went grocery shopping, and bought my mom a birthday present. It may not sound like a lot but it is a huge accomplishment for me to be out of bed before 11. I'm proud of myself. Even though I was really anxious at the grocery store (for some reason I tend to have social anxiety hand in hand with my depression) I still got some things I have really been needing. Maybe I am finally on the road to getting better....
Misssy2
Misssy2
I understand the accomplishments...and they are huge...getting out before or around 11 is big!

Doing all you did is big! Cudo's...I have days like that..not many...but when I have them..they are good days...I'm glad you enjoyed your day and had a productive day..
Sleep well
mollgirl
mollgirl
I am proud of you. That is great. Every little step helps. Hugs.
alanav21
alanav21
Well done! Some days I consider getting out of bed at all an accomplishment. I hope this inspires you to do it again today, tomorrow, and beyond. But if you don't feel as productive one day, please don't let it get you down. I do that in a lot of areas, I'll be on a roll and doing things I should, then I have one off day and I give up. It's that all or nothing thing. It's an evil mental trap, don't fall into it!
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Sounds like successes to me!!!!
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Sounds like you are on the road. Enjoy the trip.
BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB
It's progress but I still have a long way to go. I'm at my sister's for Easter and nothing is enjoyable. not even my nephews who used to always cheer me up. Ugh. I'm frustrated. I hate depression.
mollgirl
mollgirl
Hugs.You will be fine. Just take one moment at a time.
BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB
Hmmm.. I do notice I'm less irritable and more talkative with people. There's this lady at work that always talks to me and usually I'm thinking to myself (I don't care what you're saying). That sounds really bad I know, but depression is so self absorbed when I'm in deep I just don't care about anything. Well, today when she talked to me I was genuinely interested in what she had to say. So... I think I'm getting better, but ugh I still feel so... blah...