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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nickrnorris 01/19/2013

Does anybody ever go to a therapist, and sometimes feel like the therapist are morons? I apologize for sounding rude. I think the only people who truly understand an antidepressant is another antidepressant. I would love to find a therapist who is also an anti-depressant. I would have so many questions.

deleted_user 01/19/2013

We, the depressed, know it from the inside. Most therapists only know it from books, and from their clients.

What a great thing if the people doing the therapy actually knew the lash of the illness personally!!!

Well, I guess we are lucky that they even try to help us.

deleted_user 01/19/2013

I have found that to be true in the past, but in the past few years I have found the best therapist ever. She does above and beyond for me and will do whatever it takes to help me. She is the best.

deleted_user 01/19/2013

Yes. It especially annoys me when they assume things about you and say that you've improved when things aren't any better.

mollgirl 01/19/2013

Brings to mind the saying, unless you walked a mile in my shoes. They haven't and no matter how empathetic they may be they do not know how you feel.

Summerwind81 01/19/2013

In a word, yes.

I had one particularly memorable incident in which the therapist began crying.

I remember thinking...wow...lady...you are in the WRONG line of work :P

deleted_user 01/19/2013

Lol most of them are, believe it or not.

nickrnorris 01/19/2013

I know they try. Maybe they can develop a drug that gives them depression. Anybody else x military on here. Remember boot camp...we had to experience the mustard gas just to qualify. That is what should do.

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