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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tpwk 05/21/2020

hello. i'm not too sure if i do have depression or not, i do have the 'side effects' (is that the correct term) of it, but i'm too scared to talk to anyone about it (especially my family. i dont want to stress them out.) i have been struggling with self harm, and i always feel the need to isolate myself, or i always feel isolated in general. whenever i'm at school with friends, i always feel out of the conversation whether i'm sat in the middle or distanced away from them. i'm just confused but i don't know who to ask for help, as i don't do well with face-to-face conversations

Secouya 05/21/2020

Hi Tpwk, only a mental health professional can tell you for sure. You may find if you talk to your parents that they will express concern. Isolation can make things worse. If you are attending school you can talk to a counselor or teacher for help as well. You may find that talking helps you get your feelings out. Seeing a mental health professional can help you find coping strategies and sometimes relief from the symptoms you are feeling. I hope that you move forward in talking to your parents or the school so you find relief. Best wishes.

eli_mom 05/21/2020

Hello,
Try to talk to your parents or your school counselor. It’s important that you have someone you can talk to. Talk to someone you can trust and try not to isolate yourself. You can also try to speak with one of the spiritual leaders in your church. Please seek help.

Continue to post. We are here for you. I hope you will find encouragement here. God bless.

Scaredandafraid 05/21/2020

If you can't bring yourself to talk to your folks talk to your counselor. I understand it's a difficult topic and only a pro can tell you if you are but it's seems it's the case. Reach out to others on here and try to understand what's causing these feelings. We are all together here and we all care

rachel.2535 05/21/2020

I used to feel that way when I was a teen. I felt so far away from myself. I had depression. Talking to someone about how your feeling is so important, you are so thoughtful to not want to burden them but think about it if you had a terrible headache that wouldn’t go away would you not say something? Depression is medical and important to discuss even though its hard. I learned the hard way so I don’t say this lightly. You are worth the fight against these feelings because you are. Worth so much to those who love you. I am praying for you -Rachel

tpwk 05/21/2020

Thank you all for these replies, they have been very helpful. I think that I'm going to talk to my school counselor next week, and I'll keep updated on here. Thank you all so much, i'm in a bad place right now but to know that i have all of your support makes me feel stronger in a way. i hope you are all doing well

WanderingVet 05/22/2020

best to get a diagnosis from a qualified Doctor. Then you know what you are dealing with.

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