My name is Deb, i live on the east coast and we have been hammered with tons of the nasty white stuff! i feel like i have been living in Alaska!!!!

i have bouts with mild to moderate depression especially when my circumstances become overwhelming for me. these aren't nearly as bad as the depression i was in for several years with no let up. this was about 20 some years ago. i was very suicidal back then and the only thing that kept me going was the thought of my young children blaming themselves for my actions if i did that. those who are left behind always blame themselves even when letters are left saying it was not their fault.

now i work on staying out of that deep dark place by doing good things for myself and accepting the help of others. i no longer hide either. hiding by keeping it a secret is what sent me straight into those dangerous darkest depths. it is vital to share with others you trust when you are depressed or sad or sorrowful. in this group there are good people who are there to listen and care, so sharing is a good way to help keep from sinking lower and very important to survival.

Hi,

My name is Pee Wee. I live in the Midwest. I have dealt with depression since 1995 and also a nervous breakdown in 1985 I was doing fine until 2005, when my 37 year old son was killed in a car wreck, which caused a relapse in depression. I am doing fine again and I am here to try and help others. I have been down some very tough roads in my younger years and anyone can read my profile here on DS. My DS Username is Oldbiker. I am here to encourage others and to let them know that there are many who have had to deal with depression and by sharing ideas and circumstances with each other, we can help each other in the process.

MY NAME IS ROGER. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM WEST VIRGINIA BUT NOW LIVE IN ALABAMA. I AM 61 AND MARRIED. I HAVE ONE DAUGHTER AND TWO GRANDKIDS WHO LIVE HERE IN TOWN. I HAVE ONE SON WHO LIVES IN HEAVEN. I HAVE HAD OCD AND DEPRESSION FOR 37 YEARS. I USED TO BE IN THE MINISTRY UNTIL THESE DISORDERS OF THE BRAIN KICKED ME OUT OF THE MINISTRY. I AM HERE TO ENCOURAGE AND BE ENCOURAGED.

Thanks for sharing Deb, Oldbiker and Tregor. : ) Bumping this back up.

My name is Brittany, I am 22 years old. I've never seen a doctor yet for depression due to my family not letting me. But I have decided since I'm old enough I'm going by the end of this month. I'm not letting anyone stop me this time. I've been dealing with depression for a little over two years now. I cry a lot, used to cut and my nerves were pretty high. Hoping to make some friends in here.

I'm Jack, and im a freak who deserves to die.

Jack, thanks for your intro. So sorry to know that you feel you deserve to die. I have heard this before from others and honestly do not understand why you say you deserve to die. I did visit your profile and can see you have many struggles and many issues going on all at once right now by your list of support groups. I hope that somehow we can be a support line for you here. You can PM me and/or add me as a friend if you'd like or maybe post a new topic here to tell us what's going on. I hope you will get through this and feel better soon.

Sherry

Hi my name is Nae', i was asked to come back. Not sure why though. Right now i'm not in a good place.

Brittany, I hope you get help for that Depression soon. I think you will feel quite different with some professional help.

Nae, it's because we love you! What kind of place are you in?

May we all feel a bit better....

Name's Thomas and I always felt that I needed to write about my depression somewhere. And that this site also give you ways to deal with it, I wish I found this website back in high school.

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I dont want to give my real name. I'm paranoid a family member will stumble across this site and find me and recognise me from things ive said. You see i'm not the real me with my family. The real me is tearful most days, lonely, depressed, jealous as hell, anxious and waiting for counselling. I've had a few sessions but i had to get referred for more. They think the stone and a half weight loss ive had is due to dieting, its not, ive been so jealous and depressed ive not eaten. I had depression as a teenager, so this is second time around for me.

Welcome new members...............tell us about you. : )

HI!
I am new to this group. I live in Florida I have been diagnosed with depression, bipolar, & anxiety. I do not know if it is true. Sometimes I go off and on my medications when I feel better then I go off and sink back down...You get the picture. My depression is something I have often wondered where it all come from and how I can deal with it and live a productive life. I do not think I was depressed in High School, IDK. I look forward to meeting some of you in the middle of the night..HA because I cant sleep either. :)

Thanks for sharing Goddess. I know it can all be so dang confusing. I hope you find something for sleep soon. Take care sweety!

Sherry