Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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gooch 03/15/2011

I have never told myself what an awful thing that the younger gooch went thru. Here goes. I am so sorry gooch that this depression hit you so hard.
You have all have my sympathy. You had a strong genetic load for depression. And you were trying to succeed in a very difficult profession so that you could help others. Now is the time for your tears and mine. You no longer need to feel guilty about what happened. You are just a human being.

A message for my friends.

WanderingVet 03/15/2011

I would tell Gooch the very same thing. I would hope Gooch exits any guilt room .. for good. Today .. the past is resolved.

meandthebeast 03/15/2011

I agrew with WV... sorry gooch...

I am glad you forgive yourself... huggers

beachside 03/15/2011

I also agree with WV......So glad that you are forgiving yourself.
(((((((((((hugs)))))))))

deleted_user 03/15/2011

Little gooch, he is so right. Ever read Illusions by Jonathan Livingston seagle? all about this kind of stuff.

deleted_user 03/15/2011

Sorry Gooch its called Running from safety by Richard Bach. Illusions is good however this one is about what you wrote about. I am having too many senior moments today.

Bistro 03/15/2011

amen

elizmada 03/20/2011

amazing and well said. how often does the past sneak up on us-especially when were feelin good-that guilt tries to pull us down. Thank u for that post

deleted_user 03/20/2011

((((((((((((((((((((((( HUGE HUGE HUGS )))))))))))))))))))))))

1stillsickofit 03/20/2011

i am no ones friend but i like the message, valid point, we are not who we were we are who we are, gooch is the nizzle

deleted_user 03/20/2011

Thank you, Gooch for both apologizing and forgiving your younger self. Perhaps now I will be able to forgive my younger self for not being able to save my mother from her inevitable death--- and allowing it to throw me into my first depression. ---Gem

deleted_user 03/20/2011

Thank you for this post. It's really inspirtational. There's a lot of stuff that I haven't been able to forgive myself for nor do I know how to. I'm glad that you can forgive yourself. Again, thank you.

gooch 03/21/2011

you all have been so thoughtful and supportive. thanks very much.
even though i am very old i am still on a journey with you. you have helped me. and i hope i can help out.

beachside 03/21/2011

@ gooch.....((((((((((hugs)))))))))

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