I am sorry you are going through this (((((hugs)))))

Thank you.

I'm sorry, JennS. Depression sucks the life right outta you. Maybe it's time to go whack some tennis balls or something like that! Just get out your energy in some physical way? I hear ya, sweetie!

Jenn is there someone you feel you might click with in your support group or art class? If so take the leap and ask the out for coffee or something. I'm sure some of them are lonely too and just maybe don't take the leap and ask someone to hang out! HUGS!!

Sorry to hear this. You deserve to feel respected with everything you do for your son. I like nester's idea...sometimes we have to take a chance and try something different. ((Hugs))

What was said about the Art.

Sorry you're going through this!! I'm in a similar situation.

Hugs. Do you hv any pets ?

I do have a cat. He's a handsome tuxedo cat. He likes to sleep next to me at night.
Thank you everyone for all your good ideas.
Hugs.

I'm sorry Jenn it does seem like friends are hard to meet and cultivate it's practically a full time job....

Depression does color how we see the world....

Do what makes you happy and fulfilled

Thank you

I'm so sorry Jenn. I sometimes get filled with rage at the horrible things that have happened to me/are happening in the world. Then I try to let it go because the anger just hurts me in the end. It's a battle though.

I would second art as a really good outlet if you're lonely and have a lot of time on your hands. I do a lot of oil painting and collage and it's just amazingly therapeutic. Plus such things can lead to friends as you can talk shop with other artists.

It's super hard to make friends as an adult. I agree. The friends I have are from grad school and recovery. Outpatient groups and support groups are great places to meet like minded folk. Good luck with that.

And remember, your cat will always love you no matter what.

I get depression with the angries quite often. It's a real problem because when it happens I have to force myself to keep my mouth shut so I don't offend anyone. Even stuff from my childhood will come up and I'll get pissed off at how mean people can be.
Naps...I take naps. Usually after 2-3 hours it will go away after I get up. I don't know any other cure.
I hope you have a good day nonetheless.
((((HUGS)))

Thank you everyone. You are good friends. Hugs.

I'm sorry you don't have a besty close. Coping with that sounds difficult at the moment from what you say. DS means you have a place to vent your frustrations and know you have the support of a worldwide community! ...kind of cool that I reckon...and so I hope it helps lift your spirits maybe a little, because I know it does mine.