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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brokenwings26 07/31/2017

The last few days lots of stuff have been happening to me that I got busy and in a way forgot my depression. Its not that I was not feeling depressed but rather I didn't have time to get depressed.

Those times I was mostly with people. Firstly my mother who have been in the hospital and most of the people coming visiting then a friend of mine visited from abroad and I spent my time with him showing him the city and so much work.

Now today I'm at home I have nothing to do and i'm having all kind of crazy thoughts in my mind. Remembering all the wrong things in my life and my problem and having crying outbursts and sucidial thoughts. I need to be alone at times to study and draw but now I'm never able to do so and I'm achieving nothing with my time. If I'm not with people I get crazy!

Any suggestions?

SarcasmANDscifi 07/31/2017

Are you on any medication? Maybe you should look into that? It sounds like your having bad anxiety. Maybe when your alone play some upbeat music or listen to a positive pod cast. I listen to a good christian station and podcasts by joel osteen and joyce meyer. To me, songs and talking about Gods love uplift me. They might do the same for you. Do you have a church home?

accumulates 07/31/2017

The simple fact that you are aware of your feelings and yourself is the sign that you will pull through.

Wishing all the best to you and your family.

brokenwings26 07/31/2017

I'm not on any medication.
Even at work when I'm not busy and there's not much work my brain explode with negative thoughts. I'm not religious much but if I manèged to go and do something I calm down for a bit. Mainly if I talk with people. Its annoying because i used to spend much time alone reading and drawing and naturally introverted but now im unable to do that.

brokenwings26 07/31/2017

Thanks very much @accumulates

sharaninmd 07/31/2017

I find the same thing happens to me. I see a doctor and take medication, but I still have times when I become depressed. I find the best thing for me to do is to stay busy, be around positive people, doing things I like to do and spend time with my family. If I don't stay busy, my mind has time to let all those negative thoughts and feelings return. Then my anxiety sets in. I try not to be alone for long periods of time. You mentioned that you don't take medication, but do you see a therapist or a counselor? If not, you might consider talking with one to help you get through this period. Best of luck to you.

brokenwings26 08/01/2017

@sharaninmd I'm not seeing a therapist sadlyi can't afford it at the moment.
I try to keep myself busy as much as I can but always when I have time for myself I feel my mind starts to think of all the bad things in my life and in my personality and I get really tired eventually at times unable to do anything . This peace of mind exhausts me instead of feeling relaxed as other people do.

brokenwings26 08/01/2017

Thanks for your comments

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