that's rude of people not asking you if your alright. maybe if your on meds you need an increase.

I would have asked. I believe in reaching out, even if it feels uncomfortable. I am currently off of my meds, and waiting for new coverage to be able to get back on them, so I am feeling alot of what you feel. I cry for no reason, and things that may seem like a small deal, feel like a BIG deal and I get very emotional. *hugs* Hang in there and DO talk to your doctor, because it's not something that you can just "turn off". It's a chemical imbalance and you need a doctor's help, and possibly counseling so that some of the strong emotions that you are feeling can be dealt with. I wish you luck sweetie.

I am getting counselling as well. I don't know if its that which is making me worse as it gets to the heart of the problems

gosh that so rude of people not to check not to care. please talk to your doctor it can help.
mind i sat in hospital in full view of at least 20 people and not a word did anyone speak to me, not even the offer of a tissue.

I don't think people want to be involved. During last 5 months I have been on sick leave from work not one so called workmate has rang to see how I am. I always rang them when they were ill with support. When I rang one and asked why she hadn't rang she said she didn't want to get involved. Its like I have a disease that is contagious and they don't want to catch it.

people now do not reach out to people until they are in need i alwys ask someone if they are ok if i think they are hurting we are so busy now we neglect the important stuff

Yes, I do know what you mean. I think there is a stigma with mental health problems and it is both stupid and sad. I have bad depression, which has been difficult to treat. I am a social worker and I would think that other social workers would be understanding, but by in large they are not. I am so sorry that you are feeling this way but I do understand and there are others who understand. I heard something once and it goes like this, "God does not make junk." You and all people are worthwhile, worthy people. Know that always. May peace be with you! I lived in Italy and they always greeted each other like this, ciao bello, goodbye beautiful

I like to think I have empathy too. A lot of people are so judgemental nowadays.

June, Big hug to you honey!! But you know what? People are so wrapped up in their won stuff, they are not even going to remember! It is a big thing to you, but to other people, no. If it was, they would have asked you if you were ok. Don't be afraid to go back - it will be ok! Meanwhile, we are here to talk to -a nd give hugs, hugs, hugs!
Blessings,Star

Thanks. I feel its the only place can be honest and not judged.

I have a hard time being in public - I don't cry, but have other issues that make me feel the same way. I'm sorry others didn't pay attention to you when it might not have hurt them to do so. I did cry when I was at my son's graduation from the army boot camp recently, and of course all the other family members ignored me (except for my son who graduated, bless his heart) They just don't understand that you can't help it. And it may make them afraid, they don't know what to do. And if they don't understand at all, they may think you're just trying to get attention.
A lose-lose situation!!!
Yet, they tell you not to stay home and hide!!

I understand just what you are feeling and have been going through that as well. I am so sorry that nobody around was kind enough to reach out to you. I would have! Please try not to feel ashamed, there is nothing to be shamed of sweetie.

i've walked down the street crying so many times and not one person has ever approached to ask if i'm ok. i think people are afraid of what they don't understand, and fortunately most people don't understand what it is like to be depressed.
it was a hard day when i realised that no one was going to come along and rescue me from my problems, but it also reminded me how many times i had rescued myself, and i think that's something to be proud of.
your doctor, if you've managed to find a good one, will have nothing but sympathy for you. sometimes, i think, you have to do something obvious like start crying before people really get how bad you're feeling.

June- sometimes I think it scares others as they might have to face what is within them. Hugs to you. Please please dont be embarassed- you were genuine- no shame in being human. on therapy days there were times following where I was drained or fragile.

oh yes hon,
please dont be embarrassed, big deal so you cried a little.you could have done much worse...hugs ...no one is going to look down on that, and they may have just felt funny because they didnt know what to say..
if you are getting to the heart of the problems, that definitely could be it.
everything is just right there on the surface , and of course you will cry easy,
but believe me that means that it is working,and that you definitely are on your way to healing,and almost there.
hugs
joyce