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.
I had an idea last night, as I was trying to hang on through another lonely night . Usually I see my self caught "inside" a prison of depression, fear, futility. But what if the prison is inside me? And what if I discovered that depression has a foundation, and a support structure? Could I then unpack it, take it apart like and see what it is made of, and what keeps it going? I got out my journal (which I dislike doing) and wrote down a couple of things that seem to be keystones of my depression and fear. For the most part my depression seems to be fueled by outside factors that I have internalized and made my own, like acquiring the values and structures of other humans, who.seem to "know" more than me, or are smarter, sexier, etc. I devalue myself almost by default, then go through he'll trying to climb out of the culture trap I'm caught in.
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You could do the same here. You can also keep it private or make it public after each entry.
I'm glad your trying to sort things out.