Depression Support 1 Update
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that Depression Support 1 will soon be badge locked, so that only those with the Group Chimer badge may access it.
To earn the Group Chimer badge, you must have at least 5 group chats.
If you're a regular user of the room, it's likely nothing will change for you in terms of being able to access DS1. You can check your profile if you're unsure whether or not you have the badge.
Anyone who is unable to access this room can continue seeking support in Depression Support 2 or the Depression Community Room.
This badge lock is being put into place to prevent harmful users from returning on multiple accounts, and to protect the regular users in that space.
I will update this thread once the badge lock is in place.
Thanks for reading! :)
Hello?
What counts as a chat?group chat or 1 on 1 chat?
@Firecracker1
For the group chimer badge, group chats are required
Has anyone figured out how to best that demon of loneliness? I get my most depressed when I am completely and utterly alone physically... I just got out of a long term relationship and I am having a bit issue trying to not just sleep all day, remembering to eat, or just plain taking care of myself overall. This community has helped a lot, but it isn't the same as having someone sleeping next to you every night unfortunately.
@Skatekeys
No, it's not, but neither is sleeping in the bed with a person who no longer loves or care about you. Get a stuffed animal to put in the bed. There's a book called "Coming Apart" by Daphne Rose Kingman that discusses breakups from the perspective of the leaver and the one who was left. Also look at " I Love You, But I'm Not In Love With You" by Andrew G. Marshall for explanation about why this happens (not for reconciling).
@Minxx Thanks! I love books, and I do have a stuffed animal I sleep with. I'll check these out!
I feel like I'm losing my best friend/ sister
@Ijodjwodh sorry to hear you feel like you're loosing best friend / sister. Have you told her this?
i don't know how this works. And I don't know what to do with myself anymore. It's more than just depression that I'm dealing with. So much more. And I don't knew where to begin.
Hey guys. I'm new to this but I'm willing to talk to any of you if you're struggling. I've been dealing with depression for years and I know what you're feeling. 💗
I fear success more than failure. I know this, yet I can't help but think that there'sa good statistical reason for my belief.
Hello I just want to say that Im sad all TVE timé and dont know why. Just tired to cry all the timé (╯︵╰,)
Hello... I'm New in here... I feel like I'm falling to pieces... I lost all my friends because of my boyfriends jeaulous... He couldnt see me talking to anyone... And now, he leaved me... I think he was cheating on me... He trated me like a bitch, junk... And now my parents, Who I am supporting since 5 years ago, is getting me crazy... They dont like me, They Just wants me to recieve my works payment and give it to them... I have no life, I ve been working since all my life to have nothing on it... I m tired of all, I dont know Who I am anymore... Dont know what to do anymore... I Just wants to escape anywhere else, sometimes I rather die than being living this life I have... I'm so tired of everything... So tired of looking for a boy Who really luves me, Who really cares about me... So tired of try to have a life, a real life... Feel like I'm nothing on this world... Like I'm an insignificant bug witch is ready to be smashed out at anytime... 
@SusanaFernandes I too took care of my mom & have a contoling husband... lost a lot of friends ... but have held onto a few, they are the ones that saw through him & kept loving me / very few though. I understand is hard. Let go of the anger... try to find the beauty in each day surrounding you... there is light in the darkness. Hang in there... forgive - them & yourself. Hugs, H
@SusanaFernandes My father did the same thing to me. I eventually had to cut the cord myself and be done with him. No contact. No nothing.
Don't worry about finding a significant other. We all want love, but remember to take care of yourself and pursue your goals first. The right guy will come along. And, after being in abusive situation bloke that, give yourself some time to recover, reconnect with your friends, or maybe make new friends.
Learn to be your own best friend, one day at a time. It will soften the blows you go through.
I believe in you. You can make it and you will do a wonderful job and will be successful (whatever that word means to you). You are a beautiful person who will survive, and grow, and continue on.
I'm losing control. My friends know I'm depressed, but I constantly feel like they hate me, as resent me when I'm there. I get touchy at everything they do that could be called offensive, and end up hating them for it. My parents dont know im depressed, or that I think about suicide everyday. I have physical illnesses because I'm so stressed all the time even though I'm Only 15. Every time I get happy, I remind myself that I'm depressed and I stop smiling. I want to leave and never come back. I hate !myself and my life. I feel like it's to late to save myself.
@898900
It's never too late to save yourself. But you can't do it alone and from the sounds of things you need people in your corner. This is a great start. Can you talk to a Doctor? Are your parents a safe place and if so - what's stopping you from talking to them?
Finally in those moments, when you do smile. Let yourself. Or at the very least remember those moments - and that you have them. We are more than just one thing, you can be depressed and yet have times when you smile. You can be happy and have times when you get sad. Try to find more of those moments of smiling and maybe reach out to others close to you that can help. It's so scary to reach out - but it's also scary to think of dying all the time. You face scary everyday by yourself, you can face scary things like reaching out too and if it doesn't go well the first time - keep trying. Some people should not be in the helping profession - but many should be and you will find them if you keep reaching out. :) until then one moment at a time and I'm so glad you're using 7 cups as a place to reach out.
@Trying87 I can't talk to them. I can't bring myself to do it and I'm oo young to go to a doctor without them.
@898900 dont worry, it will never be ur fault to be depressed and u should love ur self more. Try not to think about depressful things, think in a positive way. Or u could just ask someone from ur family that u trust to help u. Go out for a walk everyday, do things that make u happy like reading music or anything.We are all here to support u. Dont give a chance for anyone to step on ur feelings and hurt u. Stay close to people who truly love u ❤️
@898900 do u feel any change now?
thought asking about how u feel might help u
dont worry
there are alot of people out there who truly love u