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.
just really sucks.
I always get really depressed around this time, but this year it's so much worse.
I'm trying so hard to stop smoking. Been a heavy smoker for over 15 years and it's killing me. The nicotine withdrawal makes my depression soooo much worse. All I want to do is sit and cry.
Just found out my aunt, with whom I'm very close, has cancer. It's squamous cell sarcoma, so it's treatable, but the bad part is that it's in her scalp and they aren't sure if it's reached the bones in her skull or not. It's a waiting game, now.
My grandmother, with whom I was also very close, passed away in March. Her birthday is November 23. I caught myself trying to come up with a birthday gift for her this morning and then it hit me that she's gone. I wanted to scream.
I was sexually assaulted many years ago on December 4th. It's getting close to that date again and it's really starting to get me down. Really, really down.
I have been taking steroids because of a horrible asthma attack I had last month. I ended up in the hospital for four days. In the past month, I have gained around 15 pounds. I know it's the medication, but I have to take it to breathe. I can't take all this extra weight. I had just gotten myself back to looking good after having my son five years ago - and now the meds have ruined it for me again.
I'm so depressed. I can't stand it anymore.....
I always get really depressed around this time, but this year it's so much worse.
I'm trying so hard to stop smoking. Been a heavy smoker for over 15 years and it's killing me. The nicotine withdrawal makes my depression soooo much worse. All I want to do is sit and cry.
Just found out my aunt, with whom I'm very close, has cancer. It's squamous cell sarcoma, so it's treatable, but the bad part is that it's in her scalp and they aren't sure if it's reached the bones in her skull or not. It's a waiting game, now.
My grandmother, with whom I was also very close, passed away in March. Her birthday is November 23. I caught myself trying to come up with a birthday gift for her this morning and then it hit me that she's gone. I wanted to scream.
I was sexually assaulted many years ago on December 4th. It's getting close to that date again and it's really starting to get me down. Really, really down.
I have been taking steroids because of a horrible asthma attack I had last month. I ended up in the hospital for four days. In the past month, I have gained around 15 pounds. I know it's the medication, but I have to take it to breathe. I can't take all this extra weight. I had just gotten myself back to looking good after having my son five years ago - and now the meds have ruined it for me again.
I'm so depressed. I can't stand it anymore.....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I hope you find the strength to quit smoking-it's a hard habit to break.
I want to love and I want to live and some days it feels impossible, I know.
Try and write a list of as many things that make you happy, things you are good at, things (or people) that you live for, happy memories, whatever. Do not write anything negative down. If you can't think of anything then take it to someone who loves you and have them help you write the list.
Sending you so many hugs and positive thoughts.
depression can be draining on those we love, just as it is on us
I'm all ears, and I understand, having felt invisible before
by the way, have you tried the patch? When I tried to quit cold turkey and with the gum, I was a basket case, unbelievable, to the point where my son was like, "I wish you would just start smoking again"
you have some overwhelming stuff on your plate
this is a supportive dumping ground
Because I'm afraid I won't die and I'll end up a vegetable.
It's selfish - I know - but, like I said - I USED to be a good person - I'm not anymore.
Go get a box of crayons and a coloring book, sit down and color with your child. Get comstruction paper, scissors, glue, glitter, whatever. Make crafts, pictures, cards, anything for each other. I keep a 'craft box' that is full of paper, stickers, crayons, markers, glue sticks, glitter and everything crafty. It really helps on a bad day.
Another thing is to take down a board game, maybe Candy Land and play it, watch a funny movie/cartoon with them, line up dominoes and watch them fall.
I find it hard to stay sad when I am with my kids.
I know - I'm being difficult - see - I told you I wasn't worth this.......
coloring with crayons is great therapy