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I admit, as I read this I felt I wouldn't commented but have decided to simply due to the fact that you feel alone and not understood by people in your life.

At one stage in my life I was like you, in that I felt this way. And I still do to some extent because really unless you've ever had a depressive stage in life you wouldn't understand what its like. However, this is not the be all and end all. I suggest you talk to family and friends who you are close to and feel you can open up to about your problems, you'd be surprised at how they're willing to listen.

If you do not have any family or friends in your life, you could try looking up various mental health support groups or organisations in your area. They may help too, because the people there have been through similar experiences.

Written by a-Leng, 29. Jan 2008 09:26 AM

Northrnbelle

Sorry you have had a hard week. Hun, you should have gone to the doctor - they are not to judge people but to help and support people.

Glad the depression group was encouraging and you are thinking about returning - good for a routine to have things to do to fill in our days and get away from the four walls.

Try taking that special person (if they exist) to your psychiatrist appointments so they can get a better understanding of your depression/treatment and support you through this. My partner comes with me and he helps the doctor out with the things I don't remember because of the medications - which sometimes can be alot of stuff.

Go NB!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 29. Jan 2008 12:12 PM

I'm glad you have found a support group that you feel comfortable to go again.

I think you are courageous to go to a support group and put yourself out there. I hope you continue utilise your courage for a doctor's visit when need be.

It does feel lonely, when the ones in your life don't understand. Just know I can relate but it probably doesn't help.

Written by jupiter, 30. Jan 2008 02:53 AM