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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Rich3018
Rich3018

 It's like this I wake everyday alone see absolutely nobody have no TV no schedule nothing just me with my mind in a fight I'm losing go to bed with nightmares and wake into another nightmare walk in circles no couch one hard chair to sit in wall inside then outside hundreds of times each day. I see both a psychiatric doctor and therapist but what good is that Dr you see for ten minutes I get SSDI and I feel that's always in Jeopardy I have nothing or nobody ? Does anyone care


Jersey_of_Oz
Jersey_of_Oz
YOu are a person made with love and intent that deserves to feel loved. Keep pushing through this tough time.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
What do you do all day? You need some kind of structure. Have you ever thought of volunteer work?
mlr0853
mlr0853
Try each day to get out of pj's, and walk out doors...if you are having trouble with people/communication, try to smile...everyone understands a smile...isolation is a killer of life...below is a link "How to create a life routine" hope it helps...you have a choice to make,,,,, the choice to work through your depression or sit alone in your chair...medications, therapist and doctors can only do so much...exercise is a natural healer
Rich3018
Rich3018
Well I really do nothing but walk in circles I would like to do some kinda work but right now in my life I just can't deal with anything I feel like I should be in a straight jacket
Rich3018
Rich3018
My family is around but it's no support other then my sister who lives 3 hours away.
mlr0853
mlr0853
I sent you a lot of info in you post about need for case management
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Well, ... Mr. Rich. There are MANY people who care. You have met 5 already.

Just one question ... why do you live so atypically? You are obviously miserable. If you are unable to change your situation, seek some help. You deserve normalcy.
Rich3018
Rich3018
I grew up in the city my mother and father had land in the country when he retired I relocated to where I am now that was about 12 years ago a few years ago my mother passed away she and my sister who lives back where I'm originally from are the only ones who understand this is a very painful subject it's making me cry now
Bettyrunge
Bettyrunge
You need to explain a great deal more fully the circumstances you only partially describe. Are you in some sort of institution ?? Are you physically restrained in some way ?? Are you financially in distress ?? Exactly what is the problem ?? You can't expect help of any kind unless people who, "Care", understand what it is you need. Stop crying and explain in detail what your circumstances are.
Rich3018
Rich3018
I dunno what else to explain
DryEyes90
DryEyes90
You don't need material. You need motivation. Find a dream and chase it till you can't run anymore. Look at the situation as a test and analyze the lessons. We all have different gifts. What is yours?

When someone puts there mind to one specific task they become masters. What do you want to be a master at?
Rich3018
Rich3018
I was a steel worker for many years till my mental illness over took my life applied for SSDI and now I live in very little money so I'm not able to go do things have a junk car love in the middle of no place been married 2x's and divorced 2x's no one cares about helping someone like me their jobs are 9 to 5 and it's my problem not there's
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Rich. What is your diagnosed mental illness? Mine is PTSD. From what you say, you are isolated 'out in the country'. Is that right?? As far as mental illness, you seem capable of rationality. Are you under a doctor's care? Have you been prescribed medication??
Rich3018
Rich3018
Yes I have ptsd, bipolar, Mdd,gad. Yes I'm on meds Seroquel and Klonopin
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
You talked in another post about going and staying with your sister for a while. That sounds like a good place to start.
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