Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I lost my wife in September due to her horrible health issues. We just moved into a new apartment. Now that she is gone and our children are grown and gone, I feel empty, lonely and feel like crawling under a rock. I have talked to my family doctor about my meds (Lisinopril for my high blood pressure and Fluvoxamine for my depression) and found out that taking them together could actually make my depression worse. The worst part for me is not during the day...it is at night. I miss her being there to talk to over dinner and having her just cuddling with me. She was only 57 and her health became so bad there was nothing the doctors could do for her. I feel cheated because we had so many wonderful plans for our future. Now I have NOTHING! I have been putting on a brave face every day but it does get phony after a while. My outside says everything is hunky dorry, but inside I am crying and hurting ALL the time. I have also been angry at her for leaving me.
I do so hope and pray that you reconsider and go somewhere. Life truly is a gift. You are still here (not to punish yourself and not to feel guilty if you do actually make a plan to be around others) She would not want you to be so sad and isolated but to at least be around others who care.
Hugs