Depression Support Group

Having a tough time lately handling the stresses of motherhood and depression. I can't handle it and brake down crying weekly if not daily. I wish that I could just be "normal" and not have to take a pill everyday not to mention have the internal dialong in my head acessing my every action to make sure it isn't the depression distortion talking. It is so tireing sometimes!

SCarlson,I completely understand what your feeling.I ama single mom with 2 kids and I know the daily struggle to "pretend" you're alright and be "happy" in front of the kids.When I need to cry I take a shower.I'm not sure if you are able to do this but I find I can ball my eyes out and not be disturbed.I have alot of difficulty with decision making aswell.I would really love to be able to turn my brain off for a while and rest but I guess we just need to try our best to deal with what we are dealt.Do you have any support from friends or family ,maybe just to have a break?

I'm here if you need to talk,

Michele(sunshine)

Hey SCarson it seems like you have a lot on your platter. I don't have childern but I do know it is hard to be depressed and act like your not depressed..

I know what you mean about not wanting to have to take a pill all the time but I know I do in order to half way function...and as far as normal I am not sure there is a normal..All of us are different so our normal is different...

Hang in there and we are here for you to talk to..We are happy to have you with us..Know that we do care and your not alone all of us here have depression in one form or another and we will be here for you..My name is Viv and I am so happy to meet you..Blessings to YOU!

SCarson~I think many if not most with depression get really tired of taking the meds. Know you aren't alone. For me, I take a long walk and cry, but have done it in the shower as well. Daughter and Mother both fight depression and feel the way you do a good deal of the time. Hope today is a better day.

Getting better. I just found out that my son is on the autism spectrum and we are struggling with that too. I just wish that I wasn't needed so dang much. I want to crwl in bed and not get out somedays. ( however selfish that sounds ) I just want to escape responsiblities for a day or a week. you know?

Yes, no one talks about it, but we all feel that way from time to time. I have plans--fun stuff--to do today, but so worried about my daughter, struggling with my own worry/mood problems--anyway, would like to just lay on the couch and have a good cry.

How old is your son?

Remember~you aren't alone! Hope today is better for you!

Yes many of us would like to crawl in bed and not get out somedays..Your not alone in that feeling..It is all part of depression..

Your dealing with alot to with your son..

It is good to just know sometimes that others care and feel this way too and we sure do...Your not alone in this battle!!

SCarlson; you are normal. You are not your depression. You are a normal person suffering from a serious illness tyring to feel your best with medication. I feel blessed that I have met so many nice caring friends here that help me cope and that medication is avalible to help me feel better. Did you know Abraham Lincoln suffered from deep depression for most of his life. I bet he wished he could just take a pill or two to feel better. Im sory to hear that your son has autism. I can only imagine how had that must be. We are all herer to support oneanother. You'll feel better soon, if not go to the pdoc. and have them try some other med. until you find the one or combo that works best for you. Do you see a therapist weekly to discuss your thoughts and life with ? I do and it is so woth it. Nice to meet you and hope to hear from

you soon

Quagmire

My son is two and a half. I also have a daughter that is 5 almost 6.

No wonder it is hard for you to have time to yourself...And of course with depression we all have those days we dont feel like functioning..It is great that you can be here with us and post..Hopefully this will help you some I know it does me..Blessing to you and your Three little ones!