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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Ghostdancer 05/22/2018

One of the worst things to experience is to be sorted and compartmentalized even as you protest that no that isn’t correct, it’s not me. This comes in many ways but the worst would be from a therapist with whom you’ve shared deeply and trusted with ultimate secrets. Yes currently I’m in a talespin and no amount of pull up is working on crash prevention so I’ve placed my pillow on my legs and am putting my head down and staying down till the landing happens. Very challenging day and I won’t share but it has been more than a week without respite and little contact with anyone outside of doctors. I’m lonely and beyond depressed in my opinion, it’s in the way. Too much and too everywhere.

Heidiclark 05/23/2018

Are you inpatient some where right now? Just trying to better understand your situation. Sorry you're having a hard time and hoping things get better for you soon.

veggiequeen 05/23/2018

I understand how hard it can be. I have times when I feel like I am in and out of my "funks" way too much. I will remind you of your son and all those critters who do love you. And for you to think of your next trip to your hot springs... or a new adventure on your trike....... all are good to look forward to.

I am stuck lately too. Have had rough lonely sad days......but not giving up.....Don't you either. People do care about you. Many hugs.

Flashreturns 05/23/2018

Are you in Hospital? What exactly has happened ? Please tell us

Ghostdancer 05/23/2018

No not inpatient anywhere, I’m a caregiver to my son and at times little if any outside contact can seem to be the same as being inpatient. I have a call today with my psychiatrist so that will be good to speak to someone. Even this contact outside is to be looked forward to if only to hear another voice and carry on a conversation. Sorry I sometimes complain too much about things that are out of my control. I’ll keep looking for those glimmers of light interaction with shadows. Peace

Onlythelonely 05/23/2018

You don't have to apologize. That's what we are here for. You say you are a caregiver to your son. I was just reading an article recently about caregivers and it said that "depression is the most common emotion of long term caregivers".
The article listed several resources for caregivers: daughterhood.org; caregiver.org; and caregiveraction.org.
I hope you will check these out, especially daughterhood. It is a support group for caregivers.

Ghostdancer 05/23/2018

Is it ok if I’m male and checkout those sites? Lol yes I’d have to agree with that statement about long term caregivers. A peaceful morning spent meditating and remembering what I’m thankful for. I won’t need to advertise my property as for sale since a buyer already approached me offering fair prevailing price at time of sale. So I must arrange for care of my furkids while son and I do a 3 to 4 day roadtrip to Colorado and view firsthand a nearly one acre place on the edge of a small town. It has two instead of three bedrooms and much smaller square footage to keep clean.

jewells1 05/23/2018

I have missed a lot in my own isolation. So are you moving? A smaller place would be easier to care fore, but will it be enough room to give you respite area for you? Enough room to do something of your own interest on your time, even if a care respite is not available?

Ghostdancer 05/23/2018

Yes and yes to all questions on the move if at all possible.

SimpsonsOK 05/23/2018

Dancer, sorry that right now you are being so overwhelmed. You know I am here for you. Healing and comforting hugs.

euniceps 05/25/2018

I can feel your frustration with life. Please don’t overlook your spiritual needs: Pour out your heart to God in prayer, 'the peace from God' can calm you. Philippians 4:6,7

Onlythelonely 05/26/2018

Ghostdancer, Yes. I am sure you can check out the websites. Saying prayers for you as you make important life changes.

Ghostdancer 05/26/2018

Thanx for all the positive vibes and I don’t even understand much more than the steady shift of the sands of time that are becoming more abrasive in coarseness and frequency. I won’t even chat on VA crisis line for fear of saying the wrong thing and triggering an emergency response.

SimpsonsOK 05/27/2018

Dancer, when I am gone, I put out lots of Cowboys RX food, lots of water, and an extra litter box. They do just fine. That is the easiest of your problems. Change is scary; moving is exhausting; second guessing loves to pop up, with the What Ifs hugging onto it. You know that this will be a good thing. Here for you. Calming and uplifting hugs.

invisablefriend 05/27/2018

A Home, an acre in beautiful colorado sounds like you're moving to heaven to me.

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