New to the Depression Community in September 2017? Say Hello here! And get to know others who joined in September too!

@KindOfHelpless Hi and welcome! This is the area where we both give and get support for depression. I think that you will find people here who will care about you. I'm glad you introduced yourself.

@KindOfHelpless hi there, I'm in a similar situation. Raised well with money and I'm achieving a lot of things in life, technically, but I don't seem to be any closer to not feeling like I am physically dying at least a handful of times throughout the day. Every good, healthy, tried and true methods I've experimented with only seem to make me feel and be worse in every way I see..

@littleTiger3430 Hi! I'm very introverted too. I spend a lot of time online. Sometimes it's nice though because then we get to reach out and connect with other people without even leaving the house. So I'll say "Hi" back.

Hi Fedora, it is really nice to meet you. I understand being introverted and on the net the whole day. It is great to have you here with us and I hope things get better for you <3

@Daisysue I'm sorry you are feeling the stimga, and that you feel alone. You aren't alone here though, because everyone in this area understands what it's like to feel depressed. I hope you'll stay and feel a bit less alone by spending some time with us.

@Jaxerz Welcome to the community ^-^ I hope you find the support you're looking for!

@Jaxerz Hi! Welcome! I have depression and PTSD too. I found this site helpful for me, and I hope it will help you too!

@ambitiousChestnut9758 - Hello, Christi. Welcome to our community! I'm sorry you're suffering, but you're doing a great job trying to reach out and get help, that's a huge accomplishment in itself! I understand that it may feel as though you 'shouldn't have depression -- the very nature of depression causes us to downplay its existence or impact, doubt ourselves, put ourselves down, compare ourselves, isolate ourselvse further, and all kinds of negative effects on our thinking and outlook. Depression is a beast that can weigh on anyone, regardless of our finances, social situations, or health; our depression uses comparisons to make us feel worse about ourselves. We are only human, and humans have feelings, sometimes awful feelings that last for a long time... You have a right to your own happiness too! It's so great that you are here trying to find a way back to it! That's amazing and a sign of hope for you! You're not alone in this. Keep looking for what might help you. It's okay to tackle the burdens you mentioned one at a time or together, at your own pace. There are plenty of resources for your use here on 7cups and the community is here for you too <3

@ambitiousChestnut9758

Me too, actually, I feel the exact same way as you do and it's causing my relationship to become distant and has put such a strain on it that I'm not sure it's going to last much longer. I don't work right now for the exact reason that you said you greatly disliked yours but at the same time I know I NEED one but can't get motivated to find one. I also isolate myself from people even though I'm incredibly lonely, and I shouldn't be depressed either because I have everything that some people only wish they had so, I understand what you're going through. We have so many similarities. Anyway, I just thought that was cool that you said all that with it being exactly the way I am too. Hope you have a nice day.

@Grumblebums - Good morning! Congratulations on your week, what an amazing accomplishment! Recovery through any addiction or chronic suffering like depression is not a straight line; it is a jagged, scribbled thing, and it sounds like you are doing everything you can to manuever through it. You sound like someone who has a big heart. Thank you so much for joining us here in our community! Helping other people can definitely help us appreciate ourselves or discover a new clue to our own recovery. Who knows, yes! Who knows is one of my favorite sayings, because it is very honest! Maybe even good things will happen! I appreciate your stellar attitude and your efforts in your own recovery and wanting to help others too. I wish you the best of luck in your 7cups journey and hope to see you around the community. <3

@Perfectlyimperfect18 - Hi, Amber! Welcome to 7cups and to the depression community. The beautiful thing is that people are truly perfectly imperfect, we are each always growing, and that is beautiful! :D Have fun exploring all of the different resources here! Hope to see you around <3

@belle16 - Welcome Belle! You're not alone, many of us have not been officially diagnosed yet and you will find other members who share in your hesitations. Just by reaching out, it's clear that you are trying and that's meaningful! You are already on your way towards recovery. 7cups is an amazing stepping stone towards finding ourselves again, and it's a great place to figure out how to express ourselves. It can be difficult to talk about depression for sure, the very nature of depression can make it difficult to talk about ourselves. Hopefully you will find the words you're looking for, or maybe even some inspiration as to how to move forward. You deserve to be in a happy mental place again! Remember how amazing you are for being able to carry this awful weight for so long and never stop looking for something that might help your wellbeing! <3

@Hanisi98

Hello Wisti!

We are glad you joined.

Sorry to hear that your issue is impacting your daily life, we are here for you, do not hold back to ask for a supportive chat when you feel to,

Take care!

@OldSoul6915

Welcome to the community. I'm sorry to hear about how much your depression and anxiety are affecting your life, but it sounds like you've come to the right place. This is a community of supportive people, and if you ever need a 1-on-1 chat, you can find myself or one of the many other listeners on here who would be happy to listen to what is on your mind. Take care.