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.
I wish I could just erase myself from ever being part of this world. I would not know what pain, love, and anger were if I had never existed in the first place. Most of the time, I feel this dark energy inside that eclipses any potential joy. I yearn for real freedom but I'm enslaved by my own self-limitations. Coping with reality is a daily grind that leaves me exhausted and numb.
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It's National Doughnut Day!Which three would you like? (never mind the calories, fat, or sugar content; just go with what you would pick if none of that mattered and whatever health issues you might have that would keep you from eating one in real life can be cast aside for this exercise as well... have at it!)
I felt that dark energy once, when my Dad was dying; when I felt no joy on this earth but the darkness. Nonetheless, I thought my way out of the darkness by thinking of positive things, of the joy I had experienced with my friends and families. I started thinking outside the square of my self-limitations and gave myself opportunities to advance when no one else would give me a chance. I enrolled in courses, upgraded my knowledge and skills, and applied for jobs in other fields that gave me joy. Working in a different field, in a different environment made me feel alive again.
Don't think of exhaustion and endless days of nothing that make you numb. Think of what you can have if you try to better yourself. Have a great week, and take care.