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.
I feel like no one understands me and there is no one I can talk to. I don't want someone to fix my problems for me, I know I have to do that myself. But I feel like I have to keep my mouth shut and don't say anything about how awful I feel and why because the people closest to me just get upset with me. They seem to think I can just change because they think I should. My sisters, my boyfriend, they're all the same so I think they must be right... I'm running my life wrong and I should listen to them but I don't know how. I just want to be far away from everyone... I don't want to talk to them anymore. My boyfriend I can talk to because if I tell him how his comments hurt me he will apologize and try to be more supportive but my sisters are just getting nasty.
And to think I moved here and commute an hour each way so I can be closer to my family... what a mistake that was.
I just wish I had someone to talk to who knew how to be supportive. Its not that their ideas are wrong its the way they say it. I feel judged and disrespected. Where do I turn?
And to think I moved here and commute an hour each way so I can be closer to my family... what a mistake that was.
I just wish I had someone to talk to who knew how to be supportive. Its not that their ideas are wrong its the way they say it. I feel judged and disrespected. Where do I turn?
I am still on the road to recovery and all I hold on to is that everybody tells me I'll be okay, and I'm sure you will too.
Have you been to a doctor, are you on anti-depressants?
Another thing that helps me a lot is talking, you say that unfortunately your family doesn't really support you in this, but try to find a support group in your area, it's scary to talk to strangers but you'll feel so relieved to talk it out with another person who knows what you are going through, someone just to tell you that it's okay, you're not alone and it will get better.
I hope you feel better soon, I've also not yet recovered from my depression, but for some great few seconds each day I can see the light.