Need someone to talk to/Listen to others

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Lee__R

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Hello Carenity Members,

I have seen in thedepression forums that there are many posts about people needing someone to talk to/listen to and feeling of overwhelemed with life or facing depression for various reason

I have created this discussion group and PINNED it so that it will remain at the top for people to do several things:

1) Those needing someone to talk to, can briefly state what they are struggling with - their situation - and that they would like to talk with someone.

2) Those who would like to listen/talk to someone else, can then private message that user directly and begin a conversation.

3) Those who have either overcome their depression to an extent or just really want to help and listen can also comment and say just that - basically offering themselves to be contacted.

I hope this helps open the communication and organize the forum as well. I think peer support is essential, especialy when in our own lives, perhaps we feel blocked out.

As always, there is the general forum for any and all other discussions.

If situation is very bad, please know your life is important and reach out to a medical professional or call Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255

Thank you,

Lee__R

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Mzharris09

06/19/2018 at 10:07 PM

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It really helps to keep busy ... & it’s like I pray and pray and I start feeling okay but after so long the pain just comes back... But I know God will work everything out for the best of me... Just have to continue to have Faith and keep my mind stayed on him at all times ...

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06/20/2018 at 3:35 AM

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@dlannan3821 my life is too hard for words to express....

Does that even make sense...?

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06/20/2018 at 3:32 PM

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@Avasad Yes and no. I know, for example, some of what has led to my depression. The problem is not knowing how to fix it. Sometimes something traumatic happens and we block it out, we don't want to talk about it or think about it. But this is the opposite of what we need to do. The longer we hide it or hold it in, the worse it will be the day it finally explodes out of us in a rage of emotions. Does that make sense? Is there one specific event in your life keeping you from expressing what you are feeling? Maybe you are ashamed or feel guilty or are angry about it. Or is it a lot of little things? Maybe go to a quiet place with a pen and paper or even your computer and phone and record everything you think about - somewhere in the middle of all that, you may find the answer to what is ultimately behind your depression.

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06/20/2018 at 4:36 PM

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@Mzharris09 Do you have friends who are believers who can help encourage you? Sometimes it is better to not go it alone... that's what the enemy wants, to keep us discouraged. He will plant seeds of doubt, confusion, bitterness, all sorts of things to distract us from getting closer to God. When you are dealing with depression, often we even question whether God exists. It's not easy. But you are not alone, either.

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06/20/2018 at 6:03 PM

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I am very close friends with people in ministry.. I didn’t want to tell anyone abouy the issue I’ve been battling with but I guess now is really the time to do so. Some people do not really understand and start thinking other reasons on why I’m depressed & I guess that’s the only reason I chose to just deal with it alone.

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06/21/2018 at 7:53 PM

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@Mzharris09 It doesn't necessarily have to be the ones you are close to in ministry. I know that is difficult because you are afraid of being judged or treated differently.

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06/22/2018 at 8:17 PM

I Feel Like I Have Nobody to Vent to . I Have 1 Friend and My Family and Me aren't Close . My Boyfriend At Times I Feel Is Tired of Listening , Besides I Can't Vent to Him About Him .

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06/23/2018 at 5:57 PM

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@dlannan3821 Yes you are right... There are some very judgmental people that do not understand what we deal with on a day to day bases so it’s like if it seem as though no one understands than you don’t want to deal with anyone at all

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07/12/2018 at 8:50 PM

I don’t know a single soul other than my counselor who understands

I’m disappointed in humanity at the moment (with one exception, which is a great thing) and the way people treat one another. My family is particularly brutal including my own son

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07/13/2018 at 6:17 AM

I'm not sure where to go so I'm starting here I've never had formal counseling or therapy and I struggle with severe depression suicide has been a thought but mostly it's just a worthlessness feeling I'm looking for help I cant afford professional help and really scared of my thoughts I'm under extreme stress as I have a family, my fiance and 9 month child if someone would like to talk I'm open for some help I'm open to talk I'm very nervous to talk about this but I need to address it at this point in my life

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