Suffering From Depression? Make A Friend!
Let's face it, depression can suck big-time and in more ways than one. It can also make you feel like you're all alone. Here, on this site, in this forum, in this thread, let's each find a friend! Because you're not alone, this entire community is here for you.
So come along, post your name/username, your age, a hobby, one random fact about you and anything you like! If you want, maybe a little background regarding your depression?
NB. You are under no obligation to have to post any of the aforementioned, do whatever you are comfortable with, okay? You're amazingly strong, sweet pea.
Let's all find a friend!
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Hey guys,
Im Ekin, 19 years old. Physics major. I have never been the overly-social person who loves to party while screaming yolo type. I had a quite life, never got used to noise. Recently I have seen a psychiatrist and been diagnosed with major depression. Feeling like most of you: isolated, not worthy enough, mostly tired etc. I hope we can communicate well. Im also into art, like, really. New to this platform, trying to figure how things work here, still dont know how to start a chat! 😅 We can talk about almost anything: music, art, science, life experiences... Im not a proffessionally trained listener but we can always share, you know 🙂
@Surmoi Nice to meet you. I am 25 years old and I had three depressive episodes so far. I also like art and science and would like to form a friendship here and have someone to talk to and share experiences with
@Surmoi
Hello! I am very interested in science, especially but not only about depression and anxiety. I am convinced there are solutions and explanations that could help us. Maybe we can start a feed in the writer's corner?
Hi Im Morgan, my major is HR and I enjoy writing. Right now that or maybe TV is the only thing I can lose myself in. Otherwise, I dont really have much interest in anything else anymore-I lost that slowly the past year and a half. Last semester was extremely hard as I broke up with my first love after a year and a half and have been having problems dealing with my mom. She doesnt understand me and just thinks that putting me on meds will make everything better. I just want a friend who understands me. Its so lonely and can feel like a pointless existence when youre by yourself
@Sadbobcat hi Morgan . I can totally relate .. I dont have interest in anything. Also still very sad over my 2 year relationships break up & seem to never get along with my mom
@Mgl726
how do you cope with things? When things get too sad? I
@Sadbobcat I dont have one . Ive never felt this bad before this is all new to me
@Mgl726
how long have you had it, since you said you
@Sadbobcat It was really bad in March for a month (broke up with bf) then I was okay until about two weeks ago. I went away on vacay and I hooked up with a guy.. he was on vacay too but he was all the way from the uk and Im in us so we were hanging out for 3 days then went our separate ways and I guess that just triggered something idk. I feel the worst at night everything hits you harder. During the days its not so bad bc Im distracted at work or am surrounded by people but its hard. Its like Im suffocating and Im so much pain sometimes and dont know how to handle it except to wish it to be over
@Mgl726
i understand. It hurts to go through the days, especially when you have to pretend to be ok. For dealing with nights, I always sleep with a stuffed animal-I still feel very alone, but it helps in a way cause I think of it protecting me from bad dreams. Some things Ive been told to do, though theyre really hard, is forcing myself to go exercise, go socialize, and take care of myself. Also to take things one tiny step at a time. What did you used to like doing for fun?
Mom really not looking forward to goin home to visit my parents over the summer. Im scared theyll wont understand like my friends here do. They will just see me as a problem and ask why cant I act happy in front of people.
@Sadbobcat i do those things. I go to the gym every other day, hangout with friends and take care of myself. While I do things like that I do forget the fact that Im upset but the sadness always creep back in when Im not occupied with those things and its impossible to keep busy just to avoid those thoughts. Parents can be difficult they dont understand most people dont. They think its a simple fix and that u just need to lighten up 🙄 try reading a good book and keep talking to good friends. Help other people maybe volunteer somewhere. It may be hard to see but a lot of people are going thru shit we should all help one another
Hey! Im Sianie and Im 15 in 7 days actually. Im actually kind of excited for once. I have had depression for a while now but recently I had started to feel really anxious and nervous. School is so stressful I have GCSEs soon (im British:P). I want to speak to someone who understands. Im looking for a friend. I absaloutly love dance and musicals but my biggest passion is horse riding. If anyone wants to talk Im here:)
hey my name Mari I'm 16 my hobbies include drawing playing music and singing ib been dealing with depression from 6 / 8 years I'm not good at conversation but I'm willing to help
also sorry if it isn't well written i have dyslexia so i tend to write everithing how i hear it
@maricat30
Hey, I'm new here. Im older than you (21) but i like drawing and music too. You can talk to me whenever you want, i'm also going through a hard time
Trying to make friends and getting hurt in the process is a huge part of why I'm depressed now. At this point with very few exceptions pursuing any kind of friendship with another human being seems pointless and self-destructive. 90% of the time friends aren't interested in anything but using you and abandoning you the second you need them or they find someone better. Very, very rarely, I find a true friend and they mean the world to me, but 9 times out of 10 it's a straight road to more heartbreak. It's not a gamble I feel mentally capable of taking at this point.
Hi I'm Jessie. I am 24 from Chicago. I graduated from college about a year ago. Truly from an outsiders perspective, my life looks happy. In reality, I am very depressed.
My family make me very depressed. My older sister has anger issues who yells at the top of her lungs when she doesn't get her way...let me add that she's 35. I am constantly walking on egg shells because if you say the wrong thing, she'll get physical and hit me.
My parents are also bad. They don't see any issues with how they act. They are very controlling, closed minded, only believe in what they know, and are afraid of change. It's exhausting being around them.
Crazy enough, I am a huge people person and love to talk and connect with people regardless of my toxic environment. It's a special gift I have, and truly am lucky to be able to connect with others especially when I or someone else is having a bad day.
Today is one of those tough days when I'm crying alone in my room, pretending everything is okay. I'm just exhausted today.
If you need a friend or want to connect about anything, let me now so we can become friends :)
@MoonlightDreamsx hey Jessie, hope you're doing well! I am very sorry that you have to deal with these things in your family, but one thing I can assure you is that no matter what they do or say, this wish you have inside of you of talking and listening to ppl is absolutely amazing. If you need anything, I'm all ears. Nice to meet you :)
Hi, i don't know exactly how to introduce myself... I'm a really shy person and in addition to that im spanish so my english is not perfect at all. I want someone to talk with, I'm not good at making friends and i'm trying to struggle with too much to handle by myself... I like art in general, i sing and play guitar and also like comics, anime manga and all that stuff
Hello, I'm Meredith. I am 25 and just recently graduated with a major in journalism. I was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety / panic disorders, and an eating disorder when I was 14. Just recently I got an official diagnosis for bipolar disorder. I have horrible social anxiety and I'm horribly flakey because of it, but I would like to try and make more friends. I minored in writing and film studies so I could talk about movies all day long. I love to crochet and just recently took up knitting. I'm currently going through a really horrible manic low which is basically just depression times ten. Just trying to hang in there until it passes.
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