Depression Understood Forums

Hi, It takes courage to come on a forum and discuss your problems. Feeling you're at rock bottom and drowning in despair and self-hatred. I've been there too and it's a horrible, lonely place. You're not alone. All of us here have experienced hard times and battled depression. We're here to offer su...

Thanks for the support and encouragement. Life is about changing, adapting and learning. As humans, we're always having to learn, unlearn and relearn. We can make it easier on ourselves by being open and flexible; letting go of rigid, black and white thinking. I'm working on changing my mindset in t...

Hi Hope1968, I hope you find support and inspiration here. Music and the love of your son can be your lifeline. We all need to find our own meaning for living and a source of hope and joy. In this way we become more resilient when depression's lacerating negativity strikes. Best wishes, Lucid

Hi everyone, I've already contributed to the forum, but haven't shared much about my life until now. I'm quite shy and introverted by nature, but this forum has inspired me to step outside my comfort zone and lend support to fellow travellers out there. I'm sure I'm not alone here, but I've always f...

Hi Fai, You clearly describe the emotional instability of your depression: like being on a rollercoaster. Maybe I could offer a suggestion, based on my own experience. When I am flooded with painful feelings arising from past regrets, guilt, anxiety etc. I find it helpful to 'ground' myself in the p...

Hi Nikkiw, What can I say? - you're not alone. You've taken an important step by coming on this forum. Take comfort, because many people here share you're feelings. We're all taking it day by day and finding our own ways of coping with depression. Please know that this is a safe place for you to sha...

Hi, I'm a newcomer to the forum. I just want to say that you're not alone. I think that as human beings we all crave to be loved and accepted for who we are. We can choose to share our knowledge with others to provide light in the darkness. I'm a shy, sensitive person who is very isolated due to my ...

Hi and welcome to the forum, I struggled with having dyslexia and being bullied at school. I can relate to the anger and frustration you feel. Please realise that having dyslexia doesn't mean you're less bright or capable. Our brains are wired differently and we tend to be more artistic rather than ...