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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misstreated0420
misstreated0420
Waking up is always one of the hardest parts for me..it feels like there's no point in me ever getting out of bed. How do I keep my mind busy and out of that dark place? I need a tiny piece of purpose.
wishingformore
wishingformore
Hi there,

I feel the same way. I open my eyes and it literally hurts all over. I have never been stuck so long in this muck. It's scary and with no energy how can I overcome?
misstreated0420
misstreated0420
Exactly. People tend to only see Depression as an emotional and mental illness but fail to see the tole it takes on the body physically as well. Last night I cried til I physically could not even stand on my feet anymore. It was such an unbearable physical AND emotional pain, all i could do was hold myself as tight as possible because unlike other physical discomfort, there is no one spot i can hold, or put a band aid on or put some cream on to stop the pain..it just hurts all over...HOWEVER, i try to stay as optimistic as possible, so ill get out of bed in the morning just to clean my house (again)..just something to do. i dont know your life or anything or if you responded to this from your cell or laptop while still in bed but hey, you responded at all and as tiny as a step that may be, you did it. And i thank you(:
survivor69
survivor69
I HAVE 2 FORCE MYSELF OUT OF BED EVERY MORNING.................
WHAT A DRAG................................
I HAVE 2 LET MY DOGS OUT AT 7 AM.................................. LOL
HUBBY WILL B ON VACATION DURING THE WHOLE MONTH OF AUGUST..........................
HE CAN LET THE DOGS OUT THEN................... LOLOLOL
I CAN SLEEP IN.........................................................
(SNORING)
GBU
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;-O
PS......................... I M AWAKE EVERY NIGHT TILL 12 AM.
jkj68
jkj68
We can support each other. Try to make a difference in one person's day. That has been my purpose these last few weeks. My emotional pain comes out physically. Every single time. So I hurt all the time. It gets old real fast. But a few weeks ago, I started going to the nursing home and playing the piano for the residents. Making them smile makes me smile. Some days I don't want to get out of bed. I have nobody to talk to because I am too busy with my clients at work and my friends think I am their counselor and think I have no issues myself. But I have found friends here I can talk to. It has brought me great comfort. I hope you can find some outlets too. I am here to listen, if you should need someone.