I haven't found a way to pull myself out, but sometimes when I'm able I'll put on a song I can relate to or try really hard to focus on something that's important to me. It's hard to do with no energy, but sometimes focusing on an injustice someone you don't know is facing and trying to help them out can help a bit, but I suppose it's different for everyone. Sorry that things are so rough right now. I also hate when people act like you're not there when you make the effort to let people know you need help.

I bet a lot of people on this board could write what you wrote verbatim! I have been there too and the crying is what really gets to me. For no reason and unexpectedly, I will break out crying. Someone can look at me and without warning, here comes the tears. It's very strange and frustrating. I don't get spiteful or nasty but I do get moody and a little short with my words. I end up apologizing as long as someone lets me know I'm behaving that way. I don't always recognize my unwelcome behavior! The only thing that doesn't get to me is feeling alone or lonely. Most of the time I can deal with those feelings, and sometimes would rather be alone, then I don't have to explain my depression and why I don't feel like smiling and laughing. I do hope you are feeling better now. You sent a :-( so I'm sending you a :-)

milly im like tht every singel day and i never pull my self out it gets worse every singel day.....i can be happy 1 second next im ready to kiil myself and lashing at my frineds

Many people here understand how you feel, you're not alone in the way you feel. I hope you feel better soon. It's great to see you milly, hugh hugs.

Yep I feel like that sometimes. I haven't found a way to pull myself out of it. I just force myself to wait it out. I'm here to talk if you ever need to.

Hugs, milly. Please, know that you've been missed.

Hope you can get a toehold there, hope the sunshine reaches you and reminds you of how lovely you are!

I relate so much to what you wrote. Today I have been feeling pretty down and lonely. And I think loneliness is interesting for you can have all these loved ones in your life who care about you and yet you can still feel lonely. I think the thing that helps me the most to get out of feeling this way is to get out and be around people if possible and try to focus on helping others. If you cant get out maybe try to offer some support here at Daily strength or on the phone etc. When I am trying to help someone else it helps me remember what things help me and what I believe and also makes me feel good to help someone. Another thing is to try and accept the depression and loneliness feelings. I heard a story once of a therapist who was crying in her office and someone came up to her and was all concerned and wanted to help and she said "IM perfectly happy in my depression" She was allowing herself to feel the feelings and that they were ok. I Liked that. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and that Im here to chat anytime if you would like. I hope you start feeling better soon!