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 feel safe in saying your absence(sp) would be a huge loss as well as tremendous heartache for those here left behind.
Glad you're still with us and hope you feel better soon.
I am happy you are with us. It means you are strong, you keep fighting.
And the thoughts you have - there are only thoughts. You wrote that you did not give people enough support - are you sure? Ask them, you can be surprised with their response.
Feeling alone is hard to bear but I know for me, sometimes, I make it worse on myself because I'm so busy grieving over what I don't have that I forget to take note of what I do have.
IF I'm correct, just based on my own experience back in '08, between the radiation and oral chemo, my own depression reached depths I'd never imagined possible.
The meds played a big role in that decline and it wasn't til I was finally off them that I found out just how much they can influence a person's mental state.
Again, IF, I am correct, please call the american cancer society, they have social workers that will talk with you on the phone and can even pair you with another cancer patient/survivor via phone or in person in your area.
Unfortunately, I didn't find all that out til well after the fact.
Aside from that, I hope you can see from the replies you've been given that you do matter to folks here, Heretic said it very well, there is no "right" amount of support, even a hug or a kind word or two could easily make all the difference in someone's life.
You've done that more than once in spite of your own pain, please don't discount your worth to yourself or to us.
Thank you for continueing to share with us, that means a lot and just maybe as you read the replies you will feel at least a bit better.
((((((((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))
noodles