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.

21,802 Members
159,478 Posts
5 Online
Mental Health
/ Depression Support Group

Who makes you feel depressed?

deleted_user
deleted_user
Who makes you feel depressed?
deleted_user
deleted_user
hmmmm, I don't think anyone can MAKE us feel depressed unless we allow them to.

It's easy to pin it on someone else, but honestly I think depression comes from pushing down and not acknowledging emotions from events/happenings in our lives.

The more we bottle, the more difficult, painful and confusing it becomes to identify the issues.
sja
sja
I don't think a specific person makes me feel depressed, more the situations I have to deal with.

What does depress me, though, is when people tell me it is all in my head - like I don't already know that, or people say to me that I am making myself feel depressed, as though depression is a choice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
oh yes peeps can get u down ill be fine and get around sumone and boom hit the floor soo i stay to myself
deleted_user
deleted_user
people who tell me when i'm feeling very depressed that i should help myself arghhhhhhh
deleted_user
deleted_user
Duh! myself
Kaitrin
Kaitrin
I agree with sja--people who tell me my depression is,essentially,not real"all in my head."(Which is a funny expression,since biochemical depression IS in our heads, and how does this help make it any better or less real?We EXIST in our heads!)Unfortunately,a few aquaintances persist in telling me just this. I try to avoid them,actually.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's a decision. Sometimes I get so tired of fighting it I take the road least resistant.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am the executrix of my feelings.
deleted_user
deleted_user
People saying "it's all in our heads" is due to fear and uneducated ignorance.

Some also confuse depression with simply having "the blues". Most def poles apart.

I feel those statements help to breed anger in us, and the anger in turn becomes depression.
sja
sja
I know, lynn, I just wish that people would be more accepting of people with depression.

I often joke about my depression and ocd, because it makes it less "serious" for me, I guess.

I know it is a chemical imbalance, but it is not like I have a red letter "c" tattoo'd on my chest or anything.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know sja. I agree with you. I think the best we can hope for is that some of the people we meet in our lives will be open minded enough to want to learn and understand at least the barest of facts about this illness.

I'm grateful I've met such people in my life. As for the others, well ... I simply say "there but by the grace of ... dare I say it? God ...", and hope this illness doesn't befall them or someone they love.
deleted_user
deleted_user
NO one, some beings distill my energy and suck the life right out of me LOL! and I'm to blame for standing there listening or sitting or not hanging up the phone early enough. I prefer individuals that the dance of energy is shared. However; sometimes carrying people is a gift I wish to do as I have been carried by many people as well.
Sherose
namaste'
deleted_user
deleted_user
Deperession is definately not just in your head. You feel it. Its real. Believe me I know.
sja
sja
so true, lynn and sherose. Changing, I have also felt physical pain from depression.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mean people.
Selfish people.
Abusive people.
Passive-aggressive people.
President Bush.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: kisses2016
    7992
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: mujicaptsd
    2560
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...