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.
I just wanted to make a positive post to hopefully encourage people that things can and do get better.
I joined DS in 2012 because of severe depression and anxiety. At the time I could not work due to these issues, I lacked higher education, and I had no friends. I really had no life except existing in depression.
Fast forward to this year. I graduated with one college degree, I have a part time job, a second job which will turn into a full time career next year when I get my second degree (and the job will pay for me to continue education), I have made friends, and I have a decent social life.
My depression and anxiety are not gone, but finding the right therapy (DBT) and medications helped me out a lot. Along with sheer will and determination. I wish I was cured, but I am continuing to get better every day.
There is hope. It took me forever to get to this place, but it happened. In 2012 I felt no one could be worse off than me, and here I am doing okay. The same can happen for you!
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Do you think anxiety is genetic or comes from your environment? What are your thoughts?
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I got an email from Kohl's that I had a 40% off coupon for today and tomorrow only. It took me about an hour but I placed an order and got some great deals. I have been wanting a new dress. I like dressing up sometimes. My birthday is coming up and I have dinner plans at a nice restaurant. But, honestly, I'm a little out of control again. I went through this in the fall. I bought...
You are correct when saying "sheer will and determination" is necessary for bettering oneself. Taking action, rather than sitting waiting for things to just "happen", almost always drives improvement in any situation.
I have found that "things do get better" when one is proactive about one's situation, regardless of how dark it is or how old one is.
There are two attitudes one can adopt when facing adversary. One can choose to be a success in spite of. Or one can choose to be a failure because of. I choose to be a success and I can tell you do to. Good for you! and here's to much more of "things getting better".