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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AuthenticallyMe
AuthenticallyMe

I just typed a long post about a traumatic experience i had and accidently deleted it. I will take it as a sign that my story is not yet complete. That maybe there is a happier ending I have yet to find. I would love to use my painful past to help people with their current reality.  But maybe I dont have a happy ending to offer yet. I do want to say this. That pain is pain. It doesnt matter if your depressed over nothing or depressed from a traumatic experience. Having a reason to be sad feels the exact same way as having no reason to be sad. If anything its harder for other people to take you seriously when you dont have a reason to be sad. Those are the people that truly struggle in my opinion. Feeling bad for feeling bad isnt fair to anyone. You matter. Your feelings matter. And even if nobody around you understands. Remember... I understand. And an entire community of people understand. They say 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental illness. You arent alone. We are not alone. 

Thor2008
Thor2008
Thanks for the post. I have a long story that I have not told in total because of the pain. Mental illness is something that has taken a lot from me and I was made to suffer deep humiliation because of it. Lost my job and eventually my career because of it.
AuthenticallyMe
AuthenticallyMe
I would suggest writing your story. Start to finish. Help make it clear what is on your heart. Whether or not you tell your story doesn't determine whether or not you make peace and take pride in your story. If you need to talk you can message me.
Thor2008
Thor2008
I have written my story. I have delivered the story to the TDoc. I do not wish to give more power to my nightmares.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Just a tip. For the CHROME browser, there is an extension which will RECOVER what you have typed if you happen to lose it .... as did you. It's called TYPIO FORM RECOVERY and it is free and an be found in the Chrome Web Store.
AuthenticallyMe
AuthenticallyMe
ah, well I burned mine after I wrote it. so I understand. I hope you find a way to cope that suits you. Let me know if you come up with any new ideas. I could use a few.
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