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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milly17 05/02/2008

Im a single mum with an 11 year old daughter whom i love dearly. I left work just after the birth of my daughter as i was diagnosed with severe depression. Since then i have tried so hard to do something to help people in my situation. Everytime i think im getting somewhere somebody or someone kicks me down. Im losing all my friends because i cant communicate with them anymore and they dont understand my depression, i dont go out anymore, am always upsetting people and my life stinks. I just want my old self back.

deleted_user 05/02/2008

i feel ya hun but u know that old saying cant help others till ya help yourself and thats not being selfish either. the so called "normal" folks have never been in our situation so ya wasting your breathe trying to get them to understand i find that silence is golden glk hun

milly17 05/02/2008

Awwwwww thanks hon. Its so trying to get to that light at the end of the tunnel isnt it.

deleted_user 05/02/2008

"Everytime i think im getting somewhere somebody or someone kicks me down. Im losing all my friends because i cant communicate with them anymore and they dont understand my depression, i dont go out anymore, am always upsetting people and my life stinks. I just want my old self back"
Oh.......my.........god!!!
We should talk because this quote is me, word for word.
I here ya and feel your pain.

deleted_user 05/02/2008

Depression is totally frustrating. It's a full-time job. I don't think anyone who hasn't experienced depression can appreciate what we go through.

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