Depression Understood Forums

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Not sure where to start and how. I'm just here to find people out there that are suffering from this beast of severe depression, because i'm feeling alone in my family and I don't know how to talk to them and explain how I am feeling or if they want to understand.

Welcome to the forums. I and I'm sure others here know how you feel when it comes to the family thing. Perhaps posting here will help you and advice from others can help. There's also the chatrooms where you can talk with others if you need a friend.

Welcome to the forum darkknight22. Sometimes writing it down and giving it to someone can help when trying to explain. Or print off information and say this is what I am going through.

Along hollyann's line of thought, keeping a journal where you commit to writing your thoughts and feelings can help the words come back in conversations. It can help you express yourself and be understood. I have found that is one of the most useful effects of posting here.

I, too, welcome you to the forum. As you may already have noticed, there a lot of people here who have a variety of different situations. Some of us have struggled with depressionfor years and years, others who are in and out as their situation changes.

What is your situation like? Do you have family and are they close and supportive? I never wanted to tell my parents and brother about my depression, but over the years I've been able to open up to them more. Oddly enough my sister in law is my closest friend in the family.

Anyway, welcome and tell us more about yourself. Good luck