Health and Medicine Yes I suffer depression..but I won't suffer alone!

[DominantStranger4SubF]

I've had bouts of depression for a long time now. They tend to last for several days and usually I come out of it. Sometimes...scratch that..a lot of times I suffer alone and I don't talk about it which leads to me lashing out at people. I've realized this is not productive and suffering in silence is the worst thing one can do. The fact is in my country...the United States, mental health is not a conversation we have as a society..we want to sweep it under the rug. I'm done sweeping and I am ready to be open about my struggles with depression. My hope here is if someone else on here has a similar struggle with it that this message may give them the hope to be out about their own depression as well. Don't be afraid to talk.

 

[Sarah_1964]

Thank you for sharing this: depression is often not obvious, and even more often hidden. Although each is different, making it more accepted to acknowledge and talk about is always helpful.

 

[Busty_Nerd]

Thank you for sharing. We do need to have a more open conversation about mental health. I've grown up around people who have suffered with mental illness my entire life. I've lost many friends and family members to it as well. Some people do not even know what they have. More people would benefit from more open dialogue about it.

 

[AmberDoll]

We all suffer at times in our lives, I hope you have someone to talk to in real life, as we all need a shoulder to lean on,
This may not be the best place to get advice as social media in all forms attract trolls,
So please seek help from someone that can help you,
And I hope your suffering can be at least controlled,
If not cured if that's possible
Take care xxx

 

[DominantStranger4SubF]

We all suffer at times in our lives, I hope you have someone to talk to in real life, as we all need a shoulder to lean on,
This may not be the best place to get advice as social media in all forms attract trolls,
So please seek help from someone that can help you,
And I hope your suffering can be at least controlled,
If not cured if that's possible
Take care xxx

Thank you and yes I do have help for it. I just wanted others to know they are not alone out there.