I admire the courage it took for you to post here. I know well how it feels to be depressed and lonely. When I first joined DS I was living alone and having a rough time with that. I too didn't know where to meet people or I didn't really connect with the ones I knew. Then I found DS. It has proven to be the best thing that has come into my life as far as making friends. Here I don't have to pretend that I am normal. Here I can skip right over small talk and open up about what is really going on with me. It has proven to be a huge blessing. Most people never really get to know how cool this site is. They join and are here for a day or two and then they disappear. If you will give things some time you will make some great friends and get the support you need. You will also have the opportunity to reach out to some hurting people and watch as they find healing and hope. This place isn't the answer to all your needs but it is a huge step in the right direction. Keep being open and honest and you will see yourself starting to get better. Please don't even contemplate giving up. We are here for a reason and it is not for us to exit stage left when things get really hard. We have to push on. If I could wish you one thing it would be perseverance. With that you will recover. Never give up my friend and you will overcome! I want to encourage you to pursue getting some professional help with your depression. Meds and therapy can help tons. I hope you find as much riches here as I have. Message me anytime my friend!

I reach out here so I don't have to cope alone and it helps a lot. I'm glad you are here for support. Hang in there and keep reaching out and be gentle with yourself as you work through this.

((hugs)) Patricia

Welcome and I am so glad you reached out here. I have found much comfort, support and good advice from everyone here. I too feel lonely and like giving up and coming here I can say how I feel without being judged. I hope you find the comfort and support you need. It is always hard to feel isolated and alone. I would love to be your friend and help you in any way I can. I may not have answers but I can listen and be there for you.

Welcome, glad u found us. I is very comforting to come on here and talk. I ususally feel better after i do. I wish i was more upbeat, but i am having a difficult time right now. Sending you HUGS and welcome

I've had similar battles for years and what you need to know is that you can't give up even when it just seems hopeless. Your doing the right thing by taking this step to post. Know that your not alone with what you deal with. It's a long road but your journey has begun start with making small goals for yourself ei: im going to lose 5 lbs this month or I'm going to smile and say hi to a stranger. Remember this no one is better than you are. Your a person with thoughts feelings and things to offer don't let anyone make you feel differently. We all have tools at our disposal we just need to learn how to use them GOOD LUCK hope I helped

Thank you for the reply's so far I believe if I have people to talk too I will feel better. I'm not sure were to meet new people, but it is nice to know I'm not alone I'n this. If anybody has suggestions on where I could go to find friends I'd really appreciate it a lot.

Welcome to DS! Coming here has been a life-preserver for me. I too am alone in the real world. My family, what little I do have are not real close and make little effort to see me. I have a handful of real world friends that I can count on and that helps. When I'm not working I stay at home hiding in my room with my cats & bird for company. Coming here makes me feels so NOT alone. My DS friends are always helpful when I feel down. I hope that you feel the warmth and compassion we all have to offer here. We all have those moments like you're dealing with now and you took a huge step toward healing by reaching out for help. It shows you have courage to face the demons that make you doubt. I am here and want to help. DS has helped me so much over the last 3 years...I want to give back to those who are in need like I have been. Please don't give up.

I know how you feel.I am separated from my husband after almost 20 years and we are getting divorced. I am telling you this to let you see that I do know how you feel. II have a hard time meeting people in the real world. feel sad and alone and I have 2 teens but it is not the same. They know I am depressed but they know nothing of real depression. I have found caring and supportive people here. I do not know what I'd do without them. If you want to talk send me a message.

hi chase. i'm sorry about your breakup and that it's been hard for you. being alone is scary. but, you seem like a decent honest person that would be a good friend to someone. so please don't sell yourself short. lots of people are shy, it sounds as if you may be, but some of my closest friends are shy, and they are the best listeners and good friends.

you can turn to the folks on here for friendship. please don't give up, there are others that are hurting as you are. i wish for you some hope. my name is elena and i've been a member here for about 4 years.

Hi Chase! I'm Mollie. I suffer major depression and PTSD. I read your post and want you to know that I'm here for ya when you need somebody to talk to, okay? I'd like to get to know you better and be your friend to help comfort and support you with what you are going thru right now! Breakups are tough and nobody should be going thru it alone. Feel free to add me to your Friends List! I look forward to chatting with you real soon. Your Buddy, - Mollie.

hello. i really dont know what to add after the replies above have said everything.i can only hope that things get better for you soon and ill pray for that to happen.

take care

Welcome you will find support here never give up...Hugs

Hey I can definitely relate to not enjoying being alone and ajusting.. I sent you a friend request, if ever you need to talk or just want someone to chat with I'm here for you! :)

Hi there... Sorry to hear about your break-up... i have been thru one myself recently and it is very difficult... And i can definitely relate to trying to find friends....

I'm not sure if this is the type of information you are looking for, but one thing that i think is a great way to find local people to connect with is by finding events and places you can go to in your community to find people you have things in common with. One example would be taking an art class or something at the community college. I use internet searches sometimes to find things to do. One site is Meetup.com.... you can attend events based on what types of things you like to do... for me, i look for book discussion groups and hiking or outdoor activites...

One thing i will say is that you have to keep trying... sometimes i try things and the event wasnt what i was expecting or i just didnt really feel comfortable with the people. But just keep trying. Its not always easy, but if you work at it you should find some new friends...

Hope things turn around for you.

Welcome Chase, you have come to the right place for caring support and to meet people as well. I suffer with depression and loneliness too after becoming widowed June of 2009. Since then I have been on my own and have found "our" friends to be disappearing on me to the point where I am left with only a few. I have a hard time approaching people and meeting people, but have made some wonderufl friends here at this site. Please feel free to message me or chat anytime. I am sending you a friend request as well, and I hope you accept. It's easy to feel like giving up when the loneliness closes in, but it's so important that you don't. Reach out here... I know you will find several others who are willing to walk with you until those feelings pass, me included.
Carleen