seriously? no one even cares to reply? this used to be the place i came to that would cheer me up, just by knowing someone, somewhere gave a damn. what happened? my whole life is abandoning me.

We care a ton. What's going on?

the "financial depression" post i guess explains what has triggered this mood... i just wish i could react to life like a normal person instead of thinking about how to end it when life gets tough

first of all i care and second just what is normal? i haven't figured that one out yet.i don't and will not give you any advice about financial stuff but i can give you a hug and let you know someone cares.if you don't tell us whats going on we don't know because i haven't exactly got that mind reading thing down pat yet. hugs and love to you

hey angelite, where ya been hun?

Normal ?? For me I wouldn't trade the friends I have made here and in the physical world for all the normal you can muster. We are the strong and durable, show me a "normal" person that could survive one day with the feelings and emotional roller coasters that we deal with. Angelite your special and in a very positive and good way, we as BP and depressives and all the other "labels" they place on us we survive and go on to help others do the same. Hun I am glad that I have the privledge to know the people that have called me and helped me to see the wonder of my illness.

Life won't abandon you and neither will the true friends here and in your physical world. Know that somewhere you are a special person to another human.

I wish for you peace and balance and understanding, more over LOVE.

i've actually been doing ok.... then i stop being strong. not necessarily asking for advice, but just need human contact with people who give a damn about others, ya know? basically though, lost my job earlier this year.. and though in a way it has been a blessing, it has really messed up my life for a good while as well. i just want to skip to the end of this year and move on to the next

I don't react to stress well either angelite. In fact, I've been feeling so stressed and depressed lately that I just saw a doctor this afternoon about getting back on Prozac. So tomorrow I'll be starting that again for the first time in two years. You might want to see a doctor if you haven't already, or try herbal supplements like 5-htp for depression. Worked fine for me.

i've been on effexor xr for close to a year.... i think it works well usually... guess i can't completely block out my emotions.

Yeah too bad it can't fix everything...but the medication definitely helped me. And I feel like I need it again, so hopefully it will help again this time.

I been on effexor before, no it doesn't COMPLETELY block out ALL depression.

I been so stressed out about finances in the past I've been beside myself with depression.

Don't know you, angelite, but I care just the same

i think that is definitely a good choice - it was the best decision i made in a while too. the side effects are a little rough getting through, but after making it through that it has been a godsend. i think i have actually always needed meds, but never sought the help.

i'm actually glad it doesn't block it all out.... for a while when my dosage was increased i literally felt emotionally numb... it was disturbing. made me feel more worthless than depressive thoughts did. at least when emtions are felt you know you're alive.