does talking about it really help?

[zieb19]

I'm 32 years old and have barely ever talked about my depression. Whenever I talk about it I don't know how. when I do open up I feel like I'm lying about it and that other people have their own problems so why would I talk about my life, coz my life is text book easy really. Also I don't want people's sympathy or apathy. But sometimes I feel so overwhelmed like I need to get something out, it makes me feel so lonely and empty coz I don't know where to go. Sometimes I try to talk to my husband, but he doesn't understand or he feels my feelings of worthlessness makes him feel bad that his not good enough or I'm not happy with him.

I just don't know if I just keep pushing myself through life, I've managed to do well so far, or do I try to talk about with someone? Is it worth it? What do I even talk about? - hi I've struggled with depression on off for years but manage it pretty well these days but still feel like I'm drowning deep down.and???? What happens after that how does it make it better?

[Tashh]

Hi Everybody on this thread, I hope you don't mind me coming in too. Thank you to everyone who is helping others it is so nice to read. I am new to forums too. I think by talking about our feelings it really helps but finding the right people to open up to is a bit tricky BUT definitely don't bottle it up thinking it will go away. Your feelings matter and need to be heard. I used to bottle up all my feelings and think I was worthless so I know how you feel. I spoke to my GP and she sent me in the right direction. I have a couple of friends now I can really open up to when I need to. Take care, Tashh

[Doolhof]

Hi Tashh, Pepper, Isa Jett, zieb and All reading,

Everyone is welcome to contribute anywhere on this forum! The more the merrier!

It is great when people join in the conversations, even those who may only have a couple of words to say can have a very profound message!

It is wonderful if we have people in our lives whom we can share with, for some people that is just not possible for one reason or another or may seem like it is not possible.

That is one good thing with the community here, people care enough to reach out to each other!

Writing certainly does help. After I have written out the negatives and the unhelpful, I try to consider something to be thankful for to help change my perspective!

No matter how depressed and dark we feel, if we look hard enough we can find something to be grateful for!

Cheers all from Dools and thanks everyone for sharing!