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.
About seven years ago my husband chose a new womana nd drug trafficking over me and the kid's. I wasn't going to be married to a drug traffiker and I kicked him out. One month later I was replaced with another woman who also did drugs and became his crime partner. I in no way even come close to living this kind of life. Him replacing me destroyed me mentally. Iv'e never been the same. I began to hide in my house and when I would go out it was only to grocery shop and walk the dog's. I stayed this way for years. I'm a little bit better now. I work and have pulled myself outof my shell a little.
I have a new issue now. I'm terrified of people. I will say hi but assoon as someone starts to want to be my friend I run the other way. If i'm walking towards the dog park in my complex and I see the wmen sitting there I turn the other way.My neighbor let her dog comme out to play with my dog and I was so happy after the third day of her coming over to my yard I started hiding again. I lost the abilty to communicate and I feel like a total loser
Than you may feel a little safe. Start small make a comment about her dog. The color, the size, how cute it is. Or maybe she'll say something to you. Try to breath slowly. 5 breaths slowly in and 5 slowly out. Tell yourself your safe. She won't know about your breathing. When I started volunteering and working that is how I coped. I still do this sometimes
I’m an introvert at heart but grew up extroverted to please others. I’m now a mother of three, was sober (alcohol) for approx 7 years but smoked marijuana heavily till around 2 years ago and been isolated to the in-laws for about 2 years also, so although we aren’t in the same boat metaphorically, please feel safe to message me if you need/want someone to talk to that won’t judge or pressure you to do more than you’re willing.
You are brave and strong to be here and open to us, be brave and make a pen pal if you’re willing and want it. (Me, I’m happy to be pen pal)
Either way, good on you for your strength to get this far. Keep in mind you can only do better than yesterday and your best for today is enough.
Sometime changing your perspective helps to clarify things.