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.
Lately it seems alot of people are leaving this group, or are voicing their unhappiness here. It needs to remember that there are people here who are not stable and or are on shaky ground, some are attention whores others are pity hounds, some are just angry, But it is very discouraging to see so many negative posts toward these people.
Mental illnes shows itself in many many ways. Here on DS you can see it come through in every conceivalbe way. Lest us not forget that we too are here seeking something. The holidays are almost here and there will be need for alot more compassion. Sometimes some things are better left unsaid . " If you don't have anything nice to say maybe it shouldn't be said at all".
This is not directed at anyone, and it is not meant to offend, but just to remind us that, we all have more power then should be allowed, and that power should be respected not abused or misrepresented as trying to be helpful or funny. We can't force our advice or ideas on anyone.
In Calif this week a 14 yr old boy took his own life at school, It was WORDS that pushed over the edge. students at this school didn't realize what they were doing to this boy, he laughed at their jokes about him, he paricpated in what they thought was fun, never complaining but hiding the pain until it became unbearable. May this young man RIP, but the pain he felt not be forgotten. So please take heart in your actions not only here but in life in general. I think we've all been there at some point, someone says something to you and it hurrts so bad it's surreal.
PEACE....
Mental illnes shows itself in many many ways. Here on DS you can see it come through in every conceivalbe way. Lest us not forget that we too are here seeking something. The holidays are almost here and there will be need for alot more compassion. Sometimes some things are better left unsaid . " If you don't have anything nice to say maybe it shouldn't be said at all".
This is not directed at anyone, and it is not meant to offend, but just to remind us that, we all have more power then should be allowed, and that power should be respected not abused or misrepresented as trying to be helpful or funny. We can't force our advice or ideas on anyone.
In Calif this week a 14 yr old boy took his own life at school, It was WORDS that pushed over the edge. students at this school didn't realize what they were doing to this boy, he laughed at their jokes about him, he paricpated in what they thought was fun, never complaining but hiding the pain until it became unbearable. May this young man RIP, but the pain he felt not be forgotten. So please take heart in your actions not only here but in life in general. I think we've all been there at some point, someone says something to you and it hurrts so bad it's surreal.
PEACE....
I for 1 like ur post.
hugs
Cathy
I did not hear about this child...how very tragic.
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but your right.
and whoever said sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me, was unforuantly wrong. but your rigth everyone here suffers from depression and do get mad and sad, but in the end we all have the same problem and are looking for help.
thankyou for the post.
Morose-Mary
hugs to you