My depression

[Lid]

Hey,

I've been suffering from depression for approximately the past two years but during the past few months it has gotten much worse.

I am having trouble getting out of bed. I'm always down and I don't enjoy doing some of the things I used to do. I feel so alone.

The only reason I get out of bed is the thought of some of my closest friends. They are always there for me. They are always willing to listen, to support me and to help me. I am so grateful I have them in my life.

My family does not help. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety and depression. My older brother suffers from depression as well and my parents were there for him instantly. They helped him through it but they can't do the same to me.

I just want them to help me through it. Not put me down or say I'm bunging it on or something else. I need them and they are not here for me and they wonder why I no longer talk to them about how I'm feeling or why I'm so down.

They wonder why I've become so distant. I don't want to be but I am over getting hurt by them.

Could really use some advice.

Lid

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

Imagine a scientist that cannot get two liquids to cobine, then asks you for help. You can’t help him, all you can do is listen and encourage.

If listening and encouraging, being basically supportive is not present in people around you, no matter who they are, then they are not ideal associates.

Many people don’t know the first thing about mental illness. So much so they go into denial.

We here can emphasise with anyone with a mental illness so this can be your go too place.

google

beyondblue they just don’t understand- why?

TonyWK

[Lid]

Hey TonyWK,

That makes sense but that's the thing.

My family doesn't listen to me and they definitely don't encourage me.

They are too busy caring about themselves that they don't pay any attention to me, and when they do they treat me horribly.

I just want them to actually listen to me without criticising me or putting me down.

My parents aren't in denial. They believe I'm fine, that I'm not depressed. My whole family insults me on a regular basis. I am just over the way they treat me.

There is so much more but it's so hard to explain and to elaborate on.

Lid

[white knight]

HI,

I don’t know your age but these situations are common and it is a case of moving out when you get to that age and getting work to support yourself. What about any relatives you can move to.?

Im sorry there is no other help I can provide. But it’s good to get your frustrations out.

TonyWK