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.
How do you get through your day? Is there any coping strategies that works best for you?
For me it's writing. I've been working on a story and it takes up the times when I'm feeling low as I find I get lost in the story
For me it's writing. I've been working on a story and it takes up the times when I'm feeling low as I find I get lost in the story
Prayer
Support from others
Writing or drawing
Getting out of the house
Little kids
My dog
Knowing that my kids are in need of me at the end of each day (even if they are teens and don't think they need a guide through life)
It's a terrible way to choose to cope, especially when others in your family start. Makes me feel like a failure as a mother.
Knowing that I have to be better for them helps though.
When I think about leaving this world my husband says, "Look at this little face, he wouldn't know what to do without his mama". Refering to our rescued Boston Terrier, "Romeo". My doctor makes me promise I will go to the hospital before I take my life.
Having my friends here on DS to reach out to really helps. I've been on for eight hours through the night. Seen friends come and go, and we've made each other laugh. It was a good night.
Thinking positively
Talking to people
Telling myself everything will be ok
Thinking of my kids at work
Writing
listing to music'
Being outside
Being around people.
Relaxing
Being on DS.
Doing something to take my mind off of what is bothering me.