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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jcamps 09/05/2016

I'm new to this site and it gives me hope to see how many people are stuggling with the same things I am. It create a picture for me, a light at the end of the tunnel that I am not the only one.

On another note, It has been a terrible day for me! I had an emotional break down this weekend and don't know how much longer I can live this way. I have an eating disorder, anxiety, and OCD.... It's literally ruining my life. Everyday is a struggle! I have a family that loves me, I'm studying to become a doctor, and have a great life. With all these positive reinforcements I feel like my world is closing in on me and that nothing is worth living for. You think that someone with all these wonderful things in life would be happy? But I am not... What is it going to take for me to be happy. I need to the strength to overcome these obstacles, which I hope I can find within this support group as well as with my doctors.

mkirby 09/05/2016

Hang in there! We have all been there. Just remember that we all have each other. Feel free to reach out anytime!

jcamps 09/05/2016

Thank you!

faye1234 09/05/2016

I am sorry that times are hard. I am glad you have so many good things in your life. Maybe you can talk to your family and explain to them how you feel. Tell them you need their support a little more now. Eating disorders or so hard to deal with. I have a teacher that has one and she struggled for a while with it. Please know that you have people here that care. If you need someone to listen just message me and I will listen. Please look at all those good things and seek help from family and friends and if you can a doctor or someone at church. I will pray for strength for you to find peace and be able to handle these hard times. I will pray that you will find your way and find happiness. I really hope you know that people here are here to listen. Just let us know when you need help we are here to listen.

biaxD05 09/05/2016

Hey jcamps, I'm sorry you're feeling in this way, I'm going through that too, having many things to be grateful for but at same time not finding something that can really make life worth... well, hang in there and I hope we can overcome this! :)

bridgie101 09/06/2016

Don't be fooled into believing that you 'should' feel feelings. There is no 'should' about it. You do feel whatever feelings you feel, they are information about your interface with the rest of the world. And they can't be told what to do or be.

If you feel bad: that's okay. Feel bad, acknowledge it, embrace it, and try to figure out why.

It's legitimate.

And meanwhile I'm glad to hear you have a doctor because you've got very much anxiety disorder (pretty sure OCD and eating disorders are part of that spectrum) so you probably will benefit hugely from anti anxiety medication and maybe counselling.

I had both. Both is good. :) good on you for going hard at being a doctor.

jcamps 09/06/2016

@bridgie101 I have a therapist but do not want to be on medication. It would interfere with my life and studies more I think. I find talk therapy beneficial, simply by changing my congitive thought process would contribute tremendously!

MaryTurk 09/06/2016

First, welcome, welcome!! :}

One thing we all must remember...we have to experience the valleys to truly enjoy the mountaintops.

The valleys are hard! It doesn't matter how many mountaintops you have experienced. The valleys are hard. But, remember, there is mountaintop in your future.

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