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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The power of depression

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Hi, everyone. I recently joined and this is first time posting here. I am 25 yr old man battling depression for 10 yrs now. I never thought depression would play this much influence on my life and give me this much pain on my life. It robbed me of living the life I want to live.
I always thought I was strong enough to overcome any mental obstacles with my sheer willpower, tenacity, determination, and never-wavering inner strength. But recently, I feel like "why even bother? It never got better. I am still struggling after 10 yrs."
I hate to say this but it almost seems like my life is cursed and i am fighting a lost battle. I have tried counseling/meds and have had only limited success.
Recently, I became so low, depressed that I even started ask this Q. "If life is to be so painful, unbearable like this, why even bother creating one?"
Can anyone offer me insights/advice on how to go about this? Thanks in advance for any insights.
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i feel the same things you do.

all i can say is that i believe i am here for a reason. i believe in God, but if you don't, i'm not sure what my advice is. i'm not sure i've found an earthly answer to help me through what i feel on a daily basis.

good luck
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welcome sweetie. Don't have anything constructive to say right now sorry but hope you feel better x
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
I don't have words of wisdom or creative insights, but hang in there, we all feel that way sometimes.
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I feel like you too somedays.But the little things,days that are good keep me going.It's hard but it's worth living for.Welcome friend,nice to meet you xx
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i feel the same as arche; sometimes i want to help, but i don't have anything constructive to say.

i guess that's why we're all here.
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I have been battling depression for over 25 years myself. There are days it does seem like a lost cause. I do have my good days, I live for them. I have fought on my own to no avail... I am learning to take care of myself now and to reach out to others for support. I was in therapy several times when I was younger & will be returning hopefully soon. Not all meds will help .. .you need to find the right one(s). Same with therapists.. some are good with certain people (maybe not you). Some are just quacks.

you are in my thoughts & prayers
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there are just so many people feeling like you do... most of us on here i imagine. each with their own issues and personal battles. i have good days and bad days, and the bad days are so low that i feel like that too. we can only keep battling. and we're all here to help eachother help ourselves xx
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