Depression Understood Forums

hello! I've never participated in a forum before, so this will be my first post literally. I am looking for someone to talk to about my depression. i need someone who can understand my situation, i have nothing left, most of my friends, family thinking i'm just making excuses or something. And another thing, because of my depression, i tend to drink and smoke a lot, that's why i guess i might be addicted in alcohol and cigarettes. i don't know what to do or where to begin with, i feel like i'm alone and isolated from anybody.

Hi there Drew. Welcome to the forums. I hope that you like it here. I know how you feel when you say that people around you don't understand. That can really hurt.

The awesome thing about this forum is there are so many wonderful people here that DO CARE and listen. It sure helps you feel less alone.

love and hugs ! and Take Care Always

Hi Jons. Thank you that you understand how I feel.
I think you're right, there are many wonderful people here, just like you. Thanks a lot, I feel less alone.

don't be sad and upset with your self Drew. don't loose hope. there are always a life after recovery try to talk to specialist about your condition believe me they will understand you and give you the right treatment. i also once become an alcoholic and i loose everything even my family but then i decided to ask for help at Alcohol Services programs and i did several treatment and programs i told to my self that i get my self back at the right track again and bring back what i have lost and that's what i did when i came out of rehab. there are always another way to cope your depression Drew and im telling you to stay away from alcohol. it will not help you with your problem it will just make your problem even worst. believe me.

SkaterDrew wrote:hello! I've never participated in a forum before, so this will be my first post literally. I am looking for someone to talk to about my depression. i need someone who can understand my situation, i have nothing left, most of my friends, family thinking i'm just making excuses or something. And another thing, because of my depression, i tend to drink and smoke a lot, that's why i guess i might be addicted in alcohol and cigarettes. i don't know what to do or where to begin with, i feel like i'm alone and isolated from anybody.

Dude talk to me sometime I'm going through a lot of them same shit. Dude seriously my dad said he'd accept me no matter what...now 6 years later he still doesn't care or doesn't understand. It may help me more if u replied but on the streets of Cali I've helped many... so just maybe I can help you as well. However I am drunk but I obtained an abnormal amount of information even when I'm partially intoxicated. So anyway Hit me up.