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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When Friends Are Nowhere to be Found

Brave
Brave
My Friends !

I was just wandering, during the day or night when you don't hear
from your Friends, Does this happen to bring any of ya'll down?
I look at the number of Friends on my Friend List, and I ask myself,
"Where are they ? " My Friends here on Daily Strength have lots
of Support, Love, Comfort, and ability to strive in life ! Lots of times
without them, I feel that I'm at Ground Zero !

Afterall, What's the purpose of having a Friend List ?


Reaching out is great !, because some of our Friends are too sick to
reach us !

BRAVE/Kim
MOooser
MOooser
Bless you mate...hugs and hope you lift from ground zero soon. There are people on here from all over the place so maybe it s a time zone thing...I'm not sure. I'm here for you mate if you need me xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
There are times when i come online, and there is no one on that im friends with, and it bring me down, what I do, is I come on the depression board, and go to members in need and give them all hugs, it helps me to send hugs to someone who is hurting. xx
MOooser
MOooser
Wow thats a good idea Elizabeth I'm gonna bear that in mind xxxxxxx Thanks for the tip x I normally come onto the discussions and see what I can do to reply to posts xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do not feel alone in this. Just remember that everyone has their own lives, time zones, etc. Some people retreat when they are very low also. I have had to learn not to take this personally, took me awhile too! Low self esteem will bite you in the butt every time.

It does help to reach out to others during those times and then that makes me feel better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, it does.. when I was having a down time I bluntly asked people if they would be true friends..thru thick and thin I have say maybe five real pals on ds..the rest are aquaintances, who are nice to chat with.

Test the water's before you get to that point..that's what one very good friend advised me, Brave..xx