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 trouble with depression is...

fors21berg
fors21berg
Why is it that sometimes I feel better for a day or even a few days... I'll be smiling, happy, feeling good about myself, my body, my mind. Then *smack* I'm slammed down again by my worst enemy, this inescapeable depression. It comes out of nowhere and it stays. The good days are so fantastic, but when they end it makes the bad days even worse. I make commitments, friendships and plans on the good days then the darkness hits and I cancel plans and feel like a looser. If only my enemy was a person or thing, I could watch out for it and know when it's coming.
Greg1973
Greg1973
fors21berg,

I know exactly what you mean. Ive been diagnosed with depression and anxiety about 15 years ago. About a year ago they added add to the mix. IF you ever feel the need to talk please feel free to message or im me anytime

Greg
fors21berg
fors21berg
Greg, thank you so much for your response. I hate it so much that there is this demon living inside me. I'm starting a new relationship with a great guy (for a change) and now my depression is starting to take center stage again...filling me with insecurities and doubts. I'm on prozac and wellbutrin and yet I still feel this way. Sometimes I feel like nothing will ever help, and I feel so damn alone.
Summerwind81
Summerwind81
I wish I could offer help or advice, but all I wanted to say is that you got it so right...when the shit comes back, it makes all the good days seem...I don't know...like some cruel joke.

Hugs
TroJanThunder
TroJanThunder
Brain chemistry perhaps? I don't know, but I have the same problem. I can go for fairly long periods of time feeling like life is just hunky and then one little thing can shoot me back to the bad place. I just try ot enjoy the heck out of the good times and just get through the bad ones as best I am able, and hope they don't last too long.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I totally know what you mean. It happens to me all the time.
meandthebeast
meandthebeast
fucking depression.. thats how it works.... die depression.. die
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know exactly what you mean....I've suffered from depression for several years now and just recently got worse. One minute I will be a really good mood and feel as though nothing can bring me down and then suddenly out of nowhere it smacks me in the face and I'm back to where I was. I hate this feeling, I never know from one day what to expect. But I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Sorry to hear about your struggle with depression. It really is a horrible ordeal and ruins everything we hope for and dream of. Wish I had an answer. I'm here to talk is you want to. Maybe with enough support the good days can outweigh the bad ones.