I get no emotional support for my depression from my family and friends. Where can I find real support?

Its hard for family and friends to deal with an emotional issues like depression. Often it could be because they don't know what to say or do. They aren't trained on how to handle the emotions and feelings that come along with feeling that way. The best thing you can do for yourself while helping them to understand also the best they can is to seek help or advice from a healthcare professional such as a therapist, counselor or psych doctor. Or even your own healthcare provider who can refer you to someone to help you deal with your feelings and emotions. Good Luck!

There are lots of forums and online places, much like 7 cups where you can get support. Teachers, peers, collegues, etc. Everyone deals with rough patches, and I'm sure if you look around, people who you would never expect can be the best support.

If you feel that you are not receiving support from family and friends, on the issue of depression, there are groups, that are full of people who struggle from similar life problems, Emotions Anonymous is a great one. Also a therapist is always a great, non judgmental person to talk to

You can go to 7 cups of tea for support of course! Listeners are really good at being such great friends I come here for help and to listen!

Try talking to a therapist and see if you're eligible for group therapy. Group therapies are people are going through similar experiences so you can for sure find support with them!

Here on 7 cups. We are a community of listeners and normal people just like you. The listeners can talk to you and help you through your problems.

First off it's awesome that you are looking for support and you deserve it. You can always come to 7 cups of tea either joining a Group Chat or talk to a listener. However friends or counselling in your every day life can help a lot. Maybe there are counselling services available in your are or you have one friend that can be of help if you open up to them one on one.

“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.” You are peace.

You can either get support from a counselor or talk online to a website like 7cups with people who are willing to help.

Family and friends seems to judge me rather than supporting me the way I need it to be. I could rely on 7 Cups of Tea wherein there will be someone out there to understand me the way I am.