New to the group...venting already

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Registered: 07-14-2003
New to the group...venting already
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Tue, 01-27-2004 - 10:04pm
Hey everybody,

I Really dont know where to start. Um...I know for a fact that I have depression, a form of it called Dstymia, or however you spell that. A lil info about me...I'm only 21 and I'm a college student. Um...I found out that I had this problem last year, and I'm still not comfortable with it. I guess my reason for coming to the board is for comfort. I am like the most popular person in the world :-) But at the same time I feel like I am SO alone. None of my friends understand or can relate to what I'm going through. In their eyes I am like the strongest person for me to be my age that they know. I'm hoping that I will be able to come here and talk or vent, when I'm angry, scared, hurt, confused, or ready to give up. I am currently in counseling however I'm not sure if it goes the way it is suppose to. My couselor dude doesn't say much, he just lets me talk. For the most part I've kept this depression thing to myself. I'm kind of embarassed, cause like most people belive depression is sterotyped for someone with real mental problems. Those I have told make it seem like I'm the one who is crazy so I don't really talk to my friends or relatives about this. My mother doesn't even know. I used to be real outgoing and fun, and all that good stuff. Nowadays I'm such a loner...I feel like no one can really help me with anything but me. I don't know...I'm confused, hurt, and angry.

Sorry to take up ur time...just had to vent.....

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Registered: 07-15-2003
Tue, 01-27-2004 - 10:15pm
Welcome to the board sweetie.

I haven't been having the best day, but I wanted to welcome you and tell you that I am glad that you found us.

All of us here understand...we are have been or are in the same place as you.

Take care

Pamela

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 01-27-2004 - 10:38pm

Welcome!!


Im glad you joined us and feel free to Vent away hun!

*hugs             

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Registered: 02-05-2003
Tue, 01-27-2004 - 10:47pm
Sweetie, I can totally relate to you! Being 25, and being diagnosed when I was 23, it wasn't easy for me. I felt like a total loser, and didn't want to even come to terms with it. With time, believe me it will get easier. I haven't told my parents, mostly because my Dad won't understand, and will only ridicule me, and I didn't tell my mom, because she's dealing with depression herself. Don't want her to deal with both her problems and mine. It's not good. Just know that the ladies here totally understand what you're going through. Just know that you are more than welcome here, and we'll listen to whatever you'd like to share. I know that for me, that this board has been a lifesaver!

Take care,

Trixie