Yes

I used to worry but not anymore; because you are aware of your depression is the best part, and you probably know what causes your depression. If not soul search for it, so that you are self aware of the cause. You want to do this; because, it is better to walk around awake to the problem and make steps to correct it-which is the hard part- than to be asleep. Self awareness the best part shows you take time and think about your life and care. I just want to say I walk around depressed a lot and people don't talk to me when I do; because, they can see and feel it. Try this don't think of the problem that causes you to be depressed and just be happy and you will see there are people who wanted to talk to you all along, and are there for you.

I worry about people around me getting older etc. I worry about the future. Maybe even being alone in the future.

Everyone does abandon you eventually, and then you do find you can do it alone. That's the beginning of the rebuild. That's the start of the cure.

Good question. Interesting replies. I worry about this alot.

well bridge I dare say a bit pessimistic ole chap we all abandon our selves the most , for me derpression is tied to abuse to not be depressed is to move breathe live to be depressed is to crawl under covers and let the abusers win , daily fight but it is the good fight from the shower to the coffee to the meeting , maybe a cry or two fixing meals for me and my dog to speaking the older neglected soul not wanting for anything but to be noticed it is a daily battle for life that is how I deal with it and blowing my trumpet in the garage just me

sorry rainbow wasn't being pessimistic: it's a doorway. A new space. A turning in the road. I also suffered abuse, neglect, etc. Incest, entirely cold and one-sided marriage for many years, maternal psychological brainwashing - but I don't bang on about it. it's profoundly boring. Why waste MORE of my life than these wankers have already stolen? Do I have time to malinger about all this when forty years or more of my life have already been wasted on it? That's just crazy. Yes back in time people did stupid things. But let's not do stupid things now. I like to think they didn't understand the consequences of their actions. After all, we're only a species of great ape and look what gorillas do to each other.

We can hardly expect better. We're lucky if we have a house to sleep in. So let's look to tomorrow and make sure we don't screw that up while we're crying over yesterday.

But depression? Depression is vulnerability. It's neediness. it's wanting to be understood, it's all sorts of intense emotions coupled with no emotions at all. It's entirely self-absorbed. When you find yourself alone is when you change, because you have nobody to prove anything to, nobody to impress. Nobody left to lean on - and nothing left to lose.

You can throw off your baggage and just get going. Who cares what happened yesterday: will you lose your job today? Better work your arse off then. Who cares what happened to you last year - will you be living under a bridge come retirement? Better work your arse off then.

Got a flat tire? Who cares if you're depressed, you'd better fix it or you won't get on the road again.

Depression gets shoved into its little box when you have to be self reliant. I'm sorry if that's mean and not understanding but it's true. you can't afford depression when you have to survive. So you have to kick it in the chops and tell it to fuck off. Yes, of course you still have the emotions. No, of course you can't indulge them.

And that changes you. And strengthens you. And makes you realise how powerful you actually are, and you gain self respect, and then you lose the depression for real.

I feel like that all the time. My family never helps me with my depression or any health concerns. I feel they don't care.

The scared child inside me was afraid of that, until I learned to be there for myself.

Because the truth is we are meant to grow out of needing environmental support to self support. And we can't hold people hostage.

We're adults when we realize people can leave and we don't see this as being abandoned. We learn to let go and stand on our own.

It feels inevitable, so I try not to worry about it. I just accept it, which makes me detached. As bad as it may be, i feel that as long as I keep my feelings to myself, i won't lose anyone. And if they go, at least it won't be because of my depression.

Worry about it now but, also plan for it in the future. Find ways to be at peace with yourself when you are alone. It takes work like many good things do.

Used to. Now I don't feel that I wouldn't survive without others. New people always come to one's life, even if old ones leave.

No, I'm not worried about others "abandoning" me. I accept that humans will come and go through my life as they please and that's OK. Free will. Besides, I've learned to manage my depression through vigorous exercise, riding a bicycle

Justle, I seem to have left everybody else! I went into a crazy depression over a year ago, and am just coming out. I didn't talk to anybody over the last year. So, it is time to rebuild...again!

Yes i do worry, not many people left in my life...and the few that are, are here because they need something from me...my elderly mother needs me to care for her, my sons need me to service their needs, ranging from laundry to listening to their problems ( yes i know, im their mom and thats my role). My husband, well lets just say when he sees im feeling down he walks away and keeps busy till he feels im better again....so yes, i do worry that i will be all alone, and at times i feel alone even with a room full of people...its true what they say, you see who your true friends are when your down...i have discovered i dont have any 'true' friends ...i am seeking councelling because i blame myself for everything...ah well at least im starting to take responsibility...next i need to get the strength to kick everyone out