Hello, i am new to this, but i joined because i know it is what i need, to get some help/advice from people who know how deppression feels and changes you and how lonely the world seems instantly like night and day....ive battled deppression since i can remeber, due to being bullied in elementry school..ive tried many things, therapy, pills, books, going out but it seems to all have temporary effects and i usually get people saying "just smile, its easy"..it is easy but i want my happiness to feel real and long lasting...i hope being here and learning from this group helps long lasting results. Thank you.
Hey and welcome, i hope the site helps you. I know what you mean about treatment being temporary i feel like that too with my own issues. Thats the thing with depression though that makes it so hard to treat is the cure isnt one thing but a whole bunch of little things youve gotta do together that help change your thinking. If itll help to have somebody to talk with im here and happy to talk anytime.
@Shadetree thank you for your support and responding to my post. It means alot to me and im glad im not the only one who realizes that it take a combo of different things. If you ever need someone to talk to as well, il b here. I hope tomorrow will be a good day for you, and remeber your not alone 
I understand how you're feeling. Desperate and misunderstood
@Lonelymomma thats very true, it seems like so many of us are thats why it surprises me how strong deppresion can be to make us feel alone in it.
Right@ shadetree it is I'm learning a combo of things coping skills + self care+ good counselor + supports& even medication