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Originally Posted by BeetleGirl  Imo if people didn't feel sorry for themselves from time to time, there would be no need for depression forums or councillors because people would be able to resolve all their issues on their own. People post here because they feel they can share their stories with others for support to get them over the hump in their lives. Condemning them sure isn't going to make most feel better, nor is it going to help them get over whatever is upsetting them. |
Perhaps this is useless at this point, but that's exactly what several of us have been saying. Ignoring for a moment the distinction between situational depression and mental illness, counselors are there to help people who can't resolve their issues on their own--hence my suggestion that you seek counseling. You don't have to do this alone, but you do have to find some way to live your life with the circumstances you're struggling with--there's no shame at all in needing help with that. And I do think if you could pull back a bit you wouldn't here condemnation, but people who are sad to see you choosing to remain unhappy. Yes, a couple folks have sprinkled "baby dust," but the rest of us have simply pointed out that MANY of us have things in our lives that are really tough, but dealing with them is the only way forward if changing them is not a possibility.
I hope some day you find peace, whatever that means for you.