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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Does anyone fell like they're undertood by anyone. No one understands me and I am so simple of a person. They call me crazy and harrase me about things that I just dont see. I am very sad most of the time so I stay to myself and I dont say very much. I do walk around with my head down most of the time because I feel like there are a ton of bricks on my shoulders...anyway I'm going on and on. Does anyone else feel this way. Advice?
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yes
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yes it is part of depression.........some days worst then others i do feel understood by some people in here ....for the most part only people who have been there can really understand.....
xoxoxoox
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I have felt that way alot in my past. Now I speak up!! A lot of the time people think I have something to say, which I'm convinced is true for all of us. Helpful? Hope so. Let us hear your voice!!!
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there people around me who obviously want whats best for me, but they have their opinion of whats best for me. its all too much really. but they dont really understand me. its hard cause i dont really understand myself...
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yes, i feel that no one understands how i feel apart from the people on here. my partner tries but it hard for him.
i know where you are coming from lady, if i need anything i come on here and find some great support.
take care xx
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I think the worst thing about depression is that very few people understand. We live in a world that needs reasons and sometimes there just aren't any, you are understood here.
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I have a friend on my chat line, we sometimes talk on the phone...he doesn't understand, he calls me moody.
Hapless
Hapless
Start by looking up. Energy comes from up above not down below.

If you are as quiet as you say you are, then probably no one does understand you.

Start speaking up. Help people understand. Build healthy relationships.

There will be days when it seems like to much to even open your eyes but you have to be somewhat proactive with this illness. Medication alone is not enough.

Be kind to yourself.
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Kay, that ton of bricks needs to be removed, it can be done one brick at a time. Have you talked to a depression counsellor? Even someone here, a good friend, just offload some of how you feel and let people who understand depression help you. {{hugs}}
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Yes...
and it's worse when people try to understand, but still don't.
Very frustrating, but, can't be helped.
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It's the depression that makes you feel that way, but some ppl don't understand it also that don't have it.
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I dont feel understood.
How can we be understood fully? Were so complex and ever changing half the time we dont even understand ourselves.
ChiTownBear
ChiTownBear
I dont think people dont understand me, I dont think they care to even get to know me.
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