Struggles that feel cliche

[bluelemon]

Hi, I'm new here. I decided it would be good to look for an online community of people because my current 'community' is lacking... I feel like there's no one who hears me or really understands when I try to explain what I'm struggling with. It's hard to put words to depression and I just long for a conversation where I don't have to over explain everything.

The title is named what it is because it feels like even here, when I say "no one understands" its just like... everyone says that. So then I feel even more isolated because I don't want to tell people that no one understands because it seems cliche to me. But no one will sit down or pay attention long enough to hear me, and then follow up. Guess I'm just rambling at this point. I'd love to hear others' thoughts.

[Years-of-solitude]

Sometimes I feel the same way but when I’m feeling isolated i start reading other people’s feeling and I feel less alone so you keep remembering that and if you need to talk I’m here!

[iamaflower]

I seriously agree with you that it can be so hard to have a conversation with someone where you need to re-explain everything. For me, that's one of the biggest obstacles that has kept me from asking for help. I also long for a conversation where I don't feel like I have to explain my whole story.

[Rosebudsdaughter]

Good evening Bluelemon

It IS very hard to find someone who will understand what's happening in those of us who have depression, anxiety, etc. Not having to explain over and over would be nice, wouldn't it? I hope that somehow someone here will know your struggle and will be able to help with understanding. God bless you!

[Ollyvie]

Responds

Hello bluelemon, I can understand what you are dealing with and you are not alone. Some people can try to understand how depression and anxiety feels like but its always hard for them to grasp the enormity of the struggle with depression. I stop trying to explain myself to people who don’t get it because they might never get it. Thank God you found your way here. Hopeful you will find someone close that will understand you better with time outside here. Who is your go to person? I can probably get you a link that they can read to appreciate what you have to deal with. How are you dealing with managing anxiety and depression? Am here when you need someone to chat with when you come online. Have a blessed weekend