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I know there are a lot of people out there who do not have depression but act as a great support for those who have it and I hope you all have a friend/relative you can talk to when things get tough who helps.
I personally have only ever experienced the opposite, it doesn't matter how much you are there for someone as soon as the shoe is on the other foot and you need help they bolt, or are simply not interested/can't be bothered to talk things through and help you out.
Maybe this is just my own experience with people or maybe it's because the people I choose to talk to don't understand depression, they expect to be able to ignore you and hide whilst you are going through a really tough day and don't understand when the "tough day" is every day.
I think it's easier to just put the mask on and agree with these people that you are fine, rather than constantly getting let down.
Sorry for the rant - and I hope you are all having a lovely Thursday!
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I am glad to hear that you have your son and of course your dogs, whenever I go to stay with my parents for a while my dog there brings so much happiness into my life, they help a lot more than "friends"!
This site is a great place to go for help, the people here have always been so supportive and understanding and it's just a shame that not everybody is like that. I'm moving around quite a lot as I am currently leaving University, moving home for two months and then moving to a new city, so there may be a centre for help soon but, in the mean time I have this site at least!
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It is unfair of her to treat you that way but, I 100% know the feeling your situation sounds a lot like mine, my friend feels low and I help him, I help anyone who comes to me and is struggling. But when you ask for the same, the "friends" don't want to know!
Maybe you should talk to your GP about trying some different medication? If it isn't helping you then don't let it be, definitely go and see what else they can offer you. Even more talking therapy/mindfulness sessions?
Depression is the one thing that does not discriminate, I constantly ask myself why I went for so long feeling perfectly happy and yet now can barely pull myself out of bed.
Take it easy today, maybe your night out will help, I hope it does.
You always have the people on here to support you
chris14174 fee25
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Thank you for listening xx
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I really hope you find the right meds/help for you, in the mean time we are all here whenever you need us xxx
chris14174 fee25
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Thanks for your support xx
fee25 chris14174
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And you are very welcome xx
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I am a lot better than I was, but have had depression very many years. Aren't the people here great? Look at all the support we give each other. I do hope your doctor is helpful.
Take care, and big hugs xx
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Even though the people in the physical world around me are useless, the people on this site help, understand and care - and at least we all have that!
xxx
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we most certainly are here for you 😃
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