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.
A friend sent me this and I took the quiz. It actually turned out right on the money.
http://www.playbuzz.com/jonb10/what...
I got:
"The Past, Ah, the past. Full of what ifs, stressors and regrets. The past is a double edged sword, full of history to learn from, but sometimes unbearably painful to carry with us. The fantastic thing about the past is just that - it's the past. Letting go of regret, guilt, or grief is always a million times easier said than done, but it CAN be done and it will improve everything from your daily life to your longevity. Accept the past for what it was, let it go and move forward with life! Your future awaits!"
How very true... I have a lot of regrets over the past... 99% of it things that I didn't do, opportunities that I failed to take advantage of. I have very little guilt or grief, just regret. Ah, What might have been but never was... And unfortunately I cannot see any similar opportunities in the future... Life is a lemon and I want my money back... LOL
Many of the regrets I have are about females. Going clear back to High School. I recently had a girl, that I had a super crush her and she had one on me back then, contact me on Facebook. Talking to her brought back all sorts of memories and the realization that I was a dumb ass for not dating her then. But I was to scared of girls to even think of dating her.
It seems like there were a number of females throughout my life that, being stupid, or being to straight laced, or to prudish, I let slip through my fingers and get away.
This is a big cause of my depression.
Do any of you also have past regrets?
http://www.playbuzz.com/jonb10/what...
I got:
"The Past, Ah, the past. Full of what ifs, stressors and regrets. The past is a double edged sword, full of history to learn from, but sometimes unbearably painful to carry with us. The fantastic thing about the past is just that - it's the past. Letting go of regret, guilt, or grief is always a million times easier said than done, but it CAN be done and it will improve everything from your daily life to your longevity. Accept the past for what it was, let it go and move forward with life! Your future awaits!"
How very true... I have a lot of regrets over the past... 99% of it things that I didn't do, opportunities that I failed to take advantage of. I have very little guilt or grief, just regret. Ah, What might have been but never was... And unfortunately I cannot see any similar opportunities in the future... Life is a lemon and I want my money back... LOL
Many of the regrets I have are about females. Going clear back to High School. I recently had a girl, that I had a super crush her and she had one on me back then, contact me on Facebook. Talking to her brought back all sorts of memories and the realization that I was a dumb ass for not dating her then. But I was to scared of girls to even think of dating her.
It seems like there were a number of females throughout my life that, being stupid, or being to straight laced, or to prudish, I let slip through my fingers and get away.
This is a big cause of my depression.
Do any of you also have past regrets?
Now, I have never been on this type of a group before, I started off in the Tinnitus Group and received much support and help. I made some very dear friends on there, and also had to report someone who was totally offensive. Find those in all groups.
Now I met LMT though a mutual friend. I messaged her and told her about how very depressed I had become. I asked her about the Depression Group and that I was not so sure I could open up to others that I did not know. She suggested to give it a try, that she felt this was a great group, so I posted about my problems and worries about my daughter and my depression. The first person that came on here was LMT. She gave her opinion and made me feel welcome. And after that, she answered when she couid give some information that she thought that she could add. So what is wrong with that? I have seen her try to answer others on here, taking time from a very busy day and when she wasn't feeling very well herself.
She has given many many hours to this group, and cares very much.
So to say you wish to quit this group and DS is up to you, but I think, it is a shame to go by what was said here. We all are guilty of answering friends, as well as just giving a hug, as in my case, I do not know many of you, and sometimes I just am not sure what to say, as I feel others can do better, so I give that hug?
Can we just agree to do the very best we can? I have been totally ignored by some on here, but you know, we all have days we can give of ourselves a bit easier than others. It would be a real shame to leave this group, we all need each other here. If we leave, then there is less support all around. If we all just try to do our best and hold on to each other, this in my newbie opinion, it can work. Please give it some thought.
Hugs,
kasandra
Hugs. :)))
And now back to this thread..
Unfortunately I look at the future and can not see any of the same opportunities now or in the future. Unfortunately the best part of my life was 40 to 50 years ago when there were unlimited possibilities, and I let them slip by. I was so screwed up back then, I lived in fear, fear of everything, girls, getting hurt in sports, fear of making mistakes (and the biggest mistake of all was not making the mistakes). I am now, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically, pretty close to where I should have been in my teens.
I spent most of my first year of life in an orphanage, and came out with what I now know is Reactive Attachment Disorder and a Schizoid personality. Then to make matters worse I was adopted by a very over bearing, controlling, mother who controlled every aspect of my life and made me terrified of girls. She also didn't let me to do much, because she was afraid I would get hurt.
My father was pretty much "there" physically, but most of the times I can remember being with him, was when we were working (we lived on a small ranch). He would tell me to do something and then get mad because I didn't do it like he wanted it done (even though he wouldn't tell me how he wanted it done). I got so I was afraid to do anything because I knew I was going to screw it up.
So that is what I have managed to overcome at least partially in the 63 (almost 64) years since. I still have a long way to go unfortunately.
Anyway, I hate living in the past but, I cannot see anything better in the future... "
Achillies heal? ( no it is heel stupid)
Awwwwww I guess my small chilly hill is....BEER.... I am such a cheap date.....
What is a chilliey hill anyway? and anytime you put an 'A' in front of things it actually makes that word a duminitive...deuminitive....awww darn it.... toooo much cheap date drug me B drinking.....
I suppose being tech-NO-challenged is actually what I stumble upon ...
http://www.playbuzz.com/jonb10/what-is-your-achilles-heel
darn and I so wanted to know.....
Well Ill just stick with the cheap date thingy I got going on....been working so far.... :)
It WAS my heart but since its demise I don't have one. So here I sit waiting for my brain to die.
Has anyone ever told you 'you're too nice'? That's because you just might be! Don't take it the wrong way, kindness is sorely lacking in the world and no act of kindness, however big or small, is ever wasted. But sometimes you have to stick up for yourself and not let others take you for granted! Just find that happy balance between your kind heart and a stern hand. Use your kindness to help and teach others and you will be just fine
Hugs GB