Support circle for depression

rachel's mom · Post by **rachel's mom** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:15 pm

Hi Somedays I don't know if Im anxious or depressed orboth. I reach for scary thoughts when nothing is bothering me or I am bored and then I rile myself up. I have been doing this for about thirty years. It's getting a little old. All these years I thought I was supposed to be preventing these thoughts and feelings and now the gist I get is that the more you have them and go through them that's how you get rid of them. God bless us all

Tamara Hubbard · Post by **Tamara Hubbard** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:27 pm

I would love to join a support group for depression as that is my biggest challenge. I do struggle with anxiety and fear but the depression has been very bad the last year and a half. Tammy Lynn

Girlie · Post by **Girlie** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:02 am

I'm interested.

carrol ann · Post by **carrol ann** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:52 am

Hi depression is my main problem too, If I felt better maybe I could deal with life's little and big stresses.

Right now I have big stresses and my medication has stopped working. I have a troubled 19 year old,and21 year old, I husband out of work and a mom with altheimers. :If I could deal with stuff I'd feel better

h.beth · Post by **h.beth** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:59 am

it was my main issue too=i am two years done with program and just review lesson 3 and some others by times. helped me a great deal. just first check with your doctor for med changeups, next tou can only take one problem at a time=and third know that at the time you did do your best...your kids now older and you can only share when they are ready, other than that just love and upbuild them verses lectures(i need to remember that too!). your mom poor thing both of you, you can only do your scheduled routine best with meals, keeping her and her things clean, and some company sessions or reading or whatever she is up to at that time. life comes in bunches , and i do not know why. husband out of work in detroit=that is no surprise--tuff times for motor city. perhaps you can research jobs areas and make a move. but one problem at a time my carrol. somehow make sure you get your rest and quiet time too to refresh, and no, you cannot live or fix your grown kids lives now-nor would they want you too, other than to help bail them out in these difficult times. your going forward example will in time make them take notice, so keep healing-doing this program orwhatever else you find at the library etc to help you. make that a carved out time for yourself. it helps so much.

BookOfPsalms · Post by **BookOfPsalms** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:07 am

I am interested also.

SCDon · Post by **SCDon** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:45 am

I just wrote this long discussion about my current struggles and it would not post because I did not put a subject line on it. So, hahahaha. Pay attention to details. Anyway, I would just ask for prayers to get the anxiety under control and fight this depression. It mainly centers around being out of work for many months and worrying about my lack of direction, a pain in my side (since I have no health insurance), several problems with my teeth which may threaten my health since I have a heart problem, and I am so fed up with all these and other problems. I have cried several times lately and I am thinking about going back on Prozac. I quit taking it last summer and was at least maintaining some level of not freaking out. But, the last couple of weeks have been tough. I don't want to go backon medication, but maybe I should. Any thoughts?

Shifrah · Post by **Shifrah** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:53 am

Hi - I run a small support group for Christians and anyone else going through this program who wishes a more intimate setting to share and receive support.

Anyone is welcome to join!

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aadgroup/

hairtrigger · Post by **hairtrigger** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:16 am

Pecos, Carolyn, are you still there? The online support group is a great idea. I get better then relapse - it's a nasty cycle. What I'm seeing is that depression is killing CELEBRITIES now - let's not be a casualty of this war. Email me - just_anana@yahoo.com

pecos · Post by **pecos** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:11 am

Hairtrigger, a big hello to you down in San Diego. Nice to hear from you! I did send you a note to your email. How are you doing? I do miss that old support circle which included you and a nice handful of others. I'd be happy to sign back on here in the Depression Forum and put some of that support back into today, wouldn't you? As for setbacks, I have walked into my share of Growth Spurts on a regular schedule. For me, the program skills and tools are my lifeline. These days I'm working hard to transform some negative catastrophes into things I can simply understand and move out and away from. Doors have closed, but windows keep opening for me as long as I remain focused. Refreshing this program keeps those windows opening. Hope you return and reply. I am here for you.