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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Melons135 07/14/2017

I dont even know where to start or what to say I haven't been on here for a while I thought things were going good but lately I've been hating myself more than ever and I dont think I have anything to look forward to in life. I've always been a hopeful person but I'm tired of getting my hopes up only to be dissapointed again. I realized all I do is annoy the people around me and they dont need me as much as I need them but I'm tired of just being a bother and I really dont want to live if there isn't much to live for

dkim1984 07/14/2017

Maybe those around you just don't know what you're living with. are you open to support groups? They are free, and they often provide uninterrupted floor time to talk through what you're doing. There isn't unlimited time to talk though as you must share, but there's no judgment.

mccluskeyj17 07/14/2017

Unfortunately we can't choose our family. I don't know what is going on in your life but I do know that you have every reason to live. You have to decide how you are view things around you, either you are going to see the glass as half full or half empty. Life is what you make it to be. No one is exempt from disappointments, people will fail you, you will fail you. You can't look to people to make you happy, you have to believe that you are valuable and that your life has meaning. How do you know you annoy people? Have they told you this? If you have a need to be needed then volunteer. There are people who need what is in you and who will appreciate having you around. Whether you believe it or not, you are a gift. When you go to McDonald's and they mess up your order do you stop going? When things don't go well on your job do you quit? If you had a car accident, did you quit driving or get rid of your car? NO!! You have to first love yourself before you can expect others to love you. We all have an appointment with death, but ending your life is not the answer, because whatever you are feeling you will experience for eternity. Jesus paid a high price for your life plus He died so that you can live. He has also invested much in you, now you have to find out what your purpose is and live it out. He has a purpose and a plan for your life, and I can tell you it is good. You have a lot of love to give and there are people who need it. Don't believe the lie that you are a bother, that is not the truth.

sharaninmd 07/14/2017

If people thought you were a bother, you would not be in their life. You lack self esteem which is causing you to hate yourself. You need to think in a positive way and spend your time with positive people. You can't expect others to love you if you don't love yourself. You have a lifetime to look forward to. Set some goals for yourself and start making goals. You are an important and worthy person who deserves to be alive and happy.

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