Depression in Melbourne

[ChrisMelbourne]

Hi all,

my name is Chris I am 25 years old from overseas but I'm living in Melbourne the past 5 years.

i have basically had server depression for over a year, which I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, I have totally changed my life around for the better and for the last couple of weeks I have been feeling the best I have felt in the past year. While I still have bouts of depression day to day, I am no where near how bad I was. I would like to meet up and talk with other people that have depression, that our going  tru it or that have been try it. I have tried a support group but I didn't find it to helpful and the people there didn't want to open up or talk about it. 

i just want people to know that we are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with us, I am looking to help who ever needs it and to Let people know that things will get better. I have been tru the worst year of my life and I did not think that I would ever feel any other way than depressed I tought that this was me for the rest of my life. The reason I am writing on here is because I don't have many friends here in Australia its just me and my girl here, and i got tru this with sheer will power and a fight for life. If I could help anyone out there I would or if u are looking for someone to talk to that knows how your feeing I'm here. 

[Neil_1]

Hi there Chris

Hey and don’t forget, as we still know that you’re battling, but are on the rise up and a positive foot forward – on any occasion that you feel a bit dodgy, please please, use us here on this site – and we’ll try to help you, if you require it.

That’s the awesome thing about this site – there’s just so many wonderful people here (all of whom are a sufferin’)  who will gladly reach out to give support to others who need it.

Ps:  mate, you sound like you’re right into the fitness thing – being a tradie, and yet still getting in amongst at the end of the day to work out as well.  Awesome dude.  🙂

Neil

[ChrisMelbourne]

Hi yall,

yes im still battling had a awesome week then went back downhill the past couple of days the cloud has came back a bit but I'm telling my self this ain't my forecast and I only like sunny days and clear sky's. That's the tough thing with this illness it comes and goes but I know I have the strength and determantation to push foward and I know I will so that's what's getting me through this. I have a trip booked to go back home in 3 weeks so gotta get my self right again! I'm still here and still breathing so I thank god every day for that. 

Regards 

chris 

[Neil_1]

Hi Chris,

Perfect – that’s what this is all about – when troubles come a knocking, we know we’ve got somewhere to turn and unload.   And yes, while it’s not perfect about your recent downhill experience, I know that you already are addressing it and will be able to plateau very soon (if not already) and that you will begin the climb again to higher and safer ground.

That’s awesome to hear and you must be even now, getting that little bit excited for the upcoming trip – do you plan on being there for a reasonable length of time?   Over to their “hot hot” summer, yeah?  🙂

Neil

[Laynelove]

Hi Chris,

 hope you are feeling better and sorry to hear of the struggles you've gone through.

i think the most beautiful people in this world are the ones that go through hell to still come out at the end wanting to help others. Ur a champ! 🙂