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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SeekingKnowledge 03/25/2007

When you're really down, do you tend to revert into a shell away from everyone, or do you feel the need to let it all out?

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I totally withdraw. Don't want to even talk to anyone.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I agree with Isis. I don't want anything to do with anyone. I just want to be left alone.

BeckyK 03/25/2007

I revert into my shell, go through the motions making sure my kids have what they need. Since comming here to Daily Strength, I have decided it would be better for me to let it out, and get help.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I tend to withdraw and find comfort in the poetry that finds its way out; something I never knew existed.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

withdraw...

the fight is in knowing that i shouldn't keep myself there, even if it's where i'm most comfortable

it may be comfortable in your favorite home chair, but if you're content sitting there while your house is on fire... well obviously you know the result...

deleted_user 03/25/2007

Yes, good poetry ablaze.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

Not only do I retreat--I don't get all my work done for school--so maybe I become a bit self destructive since I know that I'll catch hell for not getting the work done.

dds 03/25/2007

I withdraw, I don't even talk to my family.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I withdraw. I want to hide from the world.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I feel like no-one wants to be around me -- that they are sick of my being depressed and think just snap out of it.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I withdraw

deleted_user 03/25/2007

I withdraw to my bed.

deleted_user 03/25/2007

For me it's both. I want to crawl into a whole and tell everyone to "f**k off" cuz they don't know what I'm going through, but then again, I know that the only way I can get better is to socialize. So I try to socialize, but every day is a struggle with this exact issue

deleted_user 03/25/2007

crawl into a hole, sorry.

SeekingKnowledge 03/25/2007

I see most of you feel the same way....well let me ask you this...does it bother you when loved ones reach out to you when all you want to do is retreat? Does it bother you that loved ones keep trying to pry their way into your shell? Or would you rather be left alone?

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