CRY FOR HELP..

[KatieBugIsSweet]

PLease I need somebody to talk to. I'm so depressed lately and break down alot I cannot handle another thing I just feel like dieing.  Its hard to breathe and I'm so emotionally exausted from the depression. Just need some kind of comfort here. Anything.

[MYoungAtHeart]

Maddie has really added good points to this post.  When we are alone and locked into our depression, we are not given the chance to learn new things and also writing about our feelings is one of the keys we can use to unlock stubborn and intrusive thoughts and read of other peoples struggles and how they overcame them.

Sometimes even the act of writing, here and in personal journals, will allow us to have " AHA" moments, there is something about writing that taps the deeper aspects of ourselves and allows solutions to be seen...

There are many books written on journaling and unconscious writing, it may be something you are interested in looking at...

Wishing you the very very best and Merry Christmas

[4Maddie44]

Hello, I am so sorry you are feeling so depressed.  People here all have depression so we do understand what you are going through.  I myself had depression for over 20 years, and I have fought it all the way.  Sometimes I have been so low I thought I would never cope with it again, but somehow I always found the strength to fight it.  

It is a cruel illness that takes everything away from us.  Yes it is physically and mentally exhausting, like you say.  I think if you can write to us here, it will help, as there are so many understanding and helpful people here.  We cannot take away your pain and discomfort, but we can listen.  I find it is a comfort the "talk" to other people who understand, because they have been through the same.  

Depression does not always arise from unhappy memories, as stated above.  It can hit us out of nowhere, and pull us down so we cannot see a way up.  I have always said to myself, don't let depression win.  Fight it.  And I have.  Take one day at a time.  Don't beat yourself up about things you cannot do.  Love yourself, and don't let depression win.  

I want to comfort you, and wish I could be more help, but please know I am here for you, and would like you to keep in touch.  

[SMcGregor]

You may feel no laughter or joy inside because these positive emotions have been blocked by unhappy memories. Old emotional hurts inevitably lurk inside.

It is extremely important to express your feelings and talk about events. This can be done with friends or with a counsellor. Look at the consequences of internalising or pushing down negative feelings.

Overcome depression by understanding and practising:

The conscious ability to relax and release stress any time, anywhere.
The ability to focus the mind.
The ability to neutralise or reprogram subconscious "hurt memories".
The ability to develop mind/body exercises to overcome depression.
The ability to develop new responses to current experiences.


Regards,