Depression Support Community Forum | Online Depression Support Groups

Depression support NYC

by sensitiveBeing8335

18 hours ago

First Thought of Depression

by Minimum00

July 27th

Cold night in Siberia. I'm new and lost.

by SibBrokenDoll

July 7th

I am nothing, yes, completely nothing

by yazilimcisair

June 23rd

...See more I am nothing, yes, completely nothing Someone who constantly wanders around in a depressive mood, who has made it their duty to constantly make life difficult for themselves, and who lowers the mood of the people around them Of course, I have no friends except my work colleagues, but apparently I am nothing to them either. I have given about five years of my life to this company, and I think I am one of the people who tries the hardest. I have rushed to every task outside of working hours, and whenever someone needed help, I would set aside my own work to concern myself with other people's tasks and troubles. Even though those people spent time with me outside of work, they only liked me (or pretended to like me) because I was there for them in their difficult times, because I rushed to help them when they were in trouble, and because I often forgot my own problems and saw theirs as my own. Today I felt really terrible; I couldn't hold it in and cried my eyes out, had a panic attack, experienced shortness of breath, and truly no one came up to me to ask what was wrong. This really hit me so hard that I can't even describe it the value you see after trying to think of them not just as coworkers but as friends, worrying about their problems outside of work, trying to help them outside of working hours, and loving them as normal people despite them only being colleagues. There have been times when I felt very lonely, but I had never felt this intensely alone before. It seems like everything has come to an end for me. I have some personal issues; because the people at work know about my ADHD, shyness, depression, bipolar disorder, etc., they slightly changed my job description. They tried to keep me away from customer related work, but this almost marked the beginning of a complete disconnection. Already feeling isolated, I ended up working completely alone. As someone who hesitates to ask questions and struggles to do so, I found myself dealing with tasks that perhaps no one else could understand. And this situation has become so overwhelmingly heavy lately. You’re just going about your own way, working on what could be called internal tasks that I think no one cares about, or even pays attention to what you’re doing. Meetings are held, but since they focus on customer work, you’re just left sitting there, trying to join in so you don’t feel bad. But in doing so, you stand out too much, because you’re fighting for your very existence in that space. People see you as a lesser person, a pushover, because they know your temperament and psychology. Most of the time, they don't care about what you say. Despite your five years of effort in this company, some spoiled, overconfident newcomers are overtaking you just because they have loud voices and put on a show. While you try to ensure that no one's peace is disturbed outside of working hours and that no one is forced to work overtime, the treatment you receive is this: next to those spoiled, self satisfied people who are all talk, who spend half their working time looking at their phones and procrastinating, but who make even the smallest task they do look like a show, you appear as nothing, as an empty space. People not seeing the effort you put in, but instead noticing others because they put on a show, and other people not speaking up even though they're bothered by this situation, and the boss liking it too, of course adds to the frustration. Those who leave work unfinished when the shift ends and walk out, while you stay to complete the remaining work after hours you don't even register in their eyes. And then you find yourself dragged into such a *** position while others rise. Seriously, *** this world. The most painful thing is that in your life, there is no one except your work colleagues no lover, no friend. You've reached the age of 28 and when you look at the past and the present, you have nothing to show for it. You are still the same worthless, the same ugly, the same shy, the same abnormal and incompatible person. There's also the curse of perfectionism, every task you do must be the same, you try to play games but instead of having fun, you aim to be the best. You want to do something for yourself but don't see yourself as worthy of it. When everything is over for me, why am I still living? Why can't I be myself for people to accept me? Why don't they accept me for who I am? Is there really nothing about me worth loving? If so, then why am I living?

Depression Doesn't Always Look the Way People Expect

by bubbleGrapefruit6423

June 11th

Where is God?

by Mustafa97e

May 13th

I worked my entire life for one dream, and the system just crushed it. I don't know what to do.

by callmefahim59

April 23rd

I feel dead inside

by ZeoKryptonite

April 5th

Weekly Prompt #3: I need to forgive myself for ... (Complete the sentence)

by ASilentObserver

March 29th

Depression isn't that scary

by Minimum00

March 28th

looking for opinions

by willingAvocado9244

March 18th

🫂 You Are Not Broken. You Are a Garden in the Winter. 🌱

by listeningcalico1055

December 15th, 2025

...See more Hello, gentle souls. ❤️ Tonight, let’s talk about something psychology calls "Emotional Neglect" — but let’s feel it together. It’s that deep, silent ache of feeling unseen, unheard, or invalidated, sometimes even from childhood. It’s not always about what was done to you, but what was missing. That missing warmth can leave a chill in our hearts that lingers. 😔❄️ Maybe you were told to "stop being so sensitive." Maybe your tears were met with silence. Maybe your pain was met with"just be positive." And now,that inner voice has learned to whisper: "Your feelings don't matter." Please hear this: Your feelings DO matter. They are valid. That ache is real. 🫂 You are not a "problem to be fixed." You are a person to be understood. You are like a garden in the winter: things might look still or dormant on the surface, but underneath, there is life, roots, and the quiet, fierce will to grow again. 🌷 If this resonates, hold this thought close tonight: ✨Acknowledging your pain is not weakness. It is the first, bravest step toward healing. ✨Your sensitivity is not a flaw. It is a deep capacity to feel the world—and that will one day be your strength. Let’s practice together right here: 1. Place a hand on your heart. 💗 2. Take one slow breath. 🍃 3. Silently tell yourself: "This feeling is welcome here. I am here with myself." If you’d like, reply below with one word that describes how you’re feeling right now. Just one. No explanation needed. Let’s be witnessed. Let’s hold space for each other. You are not alone in this. We are here, sitting together in the quiet. We see you. We hear you. Your story matters. 🕯️ With gentle understanding, Your 7 Cups Community🌈💙 P.S. Remember, our listeners are here for you 24/7. You can always reach out for a one-on-one chat. No fear, no judgment.

Community /

Depression Support Forum

Ask questions, get support and make friends

About Us

Get Started

Online Therapy

Terms

Talk to an expert therapist

Firstly congratulate yourself on reaching out for support! This is such an...

@Verdegris

@calmPeace6267

@meliorabelle16

@OnceAWeirdKid

@LadyElina

@FlorenceMcCall

@magicalHoney7197

@honestTriangle428

@funnyfarm

@Pinklady111

@sociableApple7192

@sydbaker88

@7cupsN7up

@ambitiousPrune3626

@nekobean

@attemptsurvivor30

@societykilledtheyoungadult

@DaisyDovee

@BobbyGonz86

@neonShip979

Community Guidelines

Community Leaders

Community Mentor Leader

Forum Supporter

Chatroom Moderator

Room Supporter

Community Resources