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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angelite
angelite
i am struggling right now. i want so much for my boyfriend, family, and friends to understand what is wrong with me, but i no longer know how. everytime i talk about how i am feeling i am told to quit being so pessimistic and get over it. i need them to understand. i need that so i don't feel so alone! i am afraid i am driving everyone away.
ImpulsiveREtardednes
ImpulsiveREtardednes
Perhaps you should get them all pamplets on what depression is. You can usually find them at a hospital or health clinic.

Maybe that will help them understand. You never know. *hugs*
deleted_user
deleted_user
i have no belief that anyone in rl will truly understand ow i feel so i ma in it alone. but you know, we are in life alone anyway so why not be prepared to fight alone.
angelite
angelite
i've showed them web pages and such, and wrote them letters... but it doesn't work. i am still made to feel guilty because i am not helping clean the house. i lost my job and have been trying hard to find another one and can't, but no positive feedback or reinforcement from anyone. i just feel like a worthless existence.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hugs.
angelite
angelite
i just don't understand it... when someone i love is suffering from something... anything... even if it is an ingrown toenail, i try the best i can to understand, research, and bet there for them. i thoughts that how you show you care. why can't anyone do that for me?
deleted_user
deleted_user
lookeehere your not alone completely because I care about you.
But I understand what your saying.
deleted_user
deleted_user
On a personal note I think it's just as hard for us to actually understand what we are going through, let alone trying to explain it to anyone else...my best wishes & thoughts to you. Hugs
ImpulsiveREtardednes
ImpulsiveREtardednes
Remind them that love is pain and understanding. You're suffering and they should be caring enough to try and understand.

I'm sorry they're not being understanding. I hope that they do someday...see what it is that you're going through. *hugs*