I have never in my life felt so down and out,this has been on going for 3 years. Ever since i started working i have been trying to keep calm with myself and all those around,my colleague suffers from depression and a little bit of bipolar (thats my opinion). She is on depression medications and i initially joined this group hoping to understand her but i think i am more in need for this than her,can somebody help.
You need to go see your Doctor
Sort of a two part question.. What to say when someone asks about it (when they ask "what happened/what are those from?" it seems like common knowledge to already know the answer so I don't understand why they would ask that in the first place). But also what to say when people make rude comments/fun of it. I just don't know what the right response would be. And the people asking about it or making fun would either be like older teens/adults so it's not like a little kid.. I feel like they… read more
I had a few on my arm that I covered with a tattoo but the ones on my thighs are initials that I put there. Most people don't say anything because they are obvious self inflicted, but if they do, my… read more
What I'm making is this...new home,new location,no friends,no family,no car. I'm really really struggling with this. Please someone help me...
@A MyDepressionTeam Member, you are most definitely not alone here on MDT. We all suffer and cope with mental illness and it isn't easy and it isn't fun either but we do it. Don't ask me how but we… read more
Background info: I've been depressed for over 25 years, was married, and had 2kids. I have been alone for over 16 years now, and can't believe that someone would even want to be with me. For all my shortcomings, depression and lack of self esteem. My kids mean the world to me, but they are older now and moving on with their own lives. I'm scared, terrified and afraid to even want to get close to someone male. I don't want just sex, i want a relationship. One that isn't one sided, on my… read more
How do you manage yourself it already feels like 2 ppl,im me and me depressed
I had something happen the other day that embarrassed me and then made me angry. I used to burn. The inside of my left arm is a mass of scars. There are also some cut scars on each arm. There’s no way to cover them. Long sleeves when it’s 90+ out are not an option. I’ve never had anyone ask me to my face what was on my arm. The other day while sitting with other people this woman asked what was on my arm!!!!! I quickly hid it and mumbled a non answer. Now I’m furious. Has anyone else… read more
My daughter has very serious, keloid scarring, where she has self harmed herself. As a mother, to see them, promotes the most saddest feelings, I can feel. Out of curiosity, I asked her if she would… read more
I met someone who means a lot to me. He has the ability to make me smile and be happy. Feeling this lucky by being loved by the right person, will I still be dependent on the medication?
In reference unto my previous comment. I only speak from personal experience. I have gone through this before in terms of peer pressure from relations and friends. In the end, I pay for it. In terms… read more
As for me that everyday, I feel as if I can handle things on my own & being afraid of asking for Help. It's like I don't know how to ask for help, it's just I'm 9 out of 10 scared to ask.
BfpSix, maybe try to speak to friends or whatever support you are seeking out before you feel desperate. Then you can work out what you want to say before you become too anxious. You can try to keep… read more
I've posted a message directly to quite a few of my teammates but have noticed that I often get a message from someone completely different who isn't on my team. Does anyone know why this happens?
Guilty as charged. I'm glad I found this, and promise to comply. 🙃
I am wondering if anyone has some insights about the privacy of this platform. I registered with my Google account and as we know, if you run a search of a full name, sometimes Facebook comments you’ve posted appear, for instance. I am worried to be vulnerable here out of fear that if someone ever googles my name they would see what I post here. Anyone know if this is true??
Not at all!
I have been feeling down for so long and pretending that I am happy in life that I can't even remember the last time I was actually happy or tell the difference between me faking happiness or actually feeling it! I have everything I want in life but it still isn't enough for me to want to live. I think about killing myself almost everyday and I don't know how to stop or why I feel this way. I have taken some online psychological test as they keep coming up with bipolar but I'm not sure. From… read more
How did things go??