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.
Hi. I'm new here. Grateful to have found a place to share. I feel lonely a lot of the time. I've been stuck in a cycle of mental health issues and addictive behaviors (mostly eating disorders) my whole life. Recently I've been struggling with my drinking. I battle anxiety and depression and it's like I'm always reaching for something to cope, even though that "thing", makes me feel worse. Why can't I just run to Jesus? Why would I rather turn to a drink instead? Or food? Then later on regret my choices and have had exacerbated my mental health issues?
Hebrews 12:1 talks about throwing off the weights that hinder us. I feel like I just keep adding weights! How do I stop? Am I just too far gone? I mean I'm so frustrated and disappointed with myself right now.
Life is for learning and living, therefore we live to learn. There will be good days and days that are not great but still, we get up in the morning and do the best we can with what we have.
Taking a step to be in control of your own life is not as difficult as it may seem at first. Letting go of the past, not creating expectations for the future, and living each day as it comes, one step at the time.
The "themselves" part---that's a big one because I knew someone who I could tell didn't like themselves. And no matter what she wouldn't see the light and stop the destructive behavior. She'd make some changes, sure, but it always went back to the destructive behavior. That's all she knew. All I can say is that the best route to go is to get some counseling. It will take a while, sometimes years, but you may get to the root of it.