I understand and agree with what you are thinking and yes it is very insightful. We just want to have our feelings validated.
Another thing, having depression makes it harder for us to make new friends, because we don't see ourselves as worthwhile, etc., and I must say, I have just joined this message board recently and I am surprised at how much it has helped me and makes me realize that I am not alone in these feelings. But, for people who don't have it, they just think you can "snap out of it". Also, this time of year is the worst, at least for me it is.
I always am depressed over the holidays. You figure that you are the only one at home, not partying, etc. Again, it is nice to be able to share our feelings this way. I enjoy hearing from everyone.
i am happy that you guys have created this little community of love and support too. i just wanted to say thank you. without everyone here, i don't know how i would have gotten through some really tough times. i really think that i am in a much better place because of the support i know that i have. it's like it is easier to climb to the top when you know that if you fall there is a pillow to catch you :) !
((((((((Trac)))))))), thanks so much for that thought-provoking concept!
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Thanks for sharing your therapists comments with us.
Pamela
I understand and agree with what you are thinking and yes it is very insightful. We just want to have our feelings validated.
Another thing, having depression makes it harder for us to make new friends, because we don't see ourselves as worthwhile, etc., and I must say, I have just joined this message board recently and I am surprised at how much it has helped me and makes me realize that I am not alone in these feelings. But, for people who don't have it, they just think you can "snap out of it". Also, this time of year is the worst, at least for me it is.
I always am depressed over the holidays. You figure that you are the only one at home, not partying, etc. Again, it is nice to be able to share our feelings this way. I enjoy hearing from everyone.
Thanks again.
Pisces
You have definitely been one of the major forces that creates this supportive, caring
community. Many people who post on other boards say that this one is really different.
It is more compassionate and close knit, even with people coming and going as they do.
I've been to other boards and see a major difference. I think that when people feel so
welcomed here and treated as special, that makes them come back and inspires them to
help others on the board.
On the contradicting issue, personally it helps me when people tell me that they think I'm
great! Because if I'm down on myself or hurt because someone else is down on me, I really
am touched when others tell me that I have been kind or made a difference to them somehow.
For me, helping each other is the most important thing we can do on this earth. And you have
made it a major part of who you are!
Thank you again for all that you do.
Love,
MariaC