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.
I need to start out by saying that there have been some significant changes in my life. Me and Mrs. Drake are no more. After 26 years it is over and the divorce is final. Also two people that I know have needed a place to live. They are moving in over the next few days for one and weeks for the other. I was talking with one of the ladies that are moving in and said something that got me thinking. Apparently the death of my work and fishing buddy Mickey still has a profound effect on me. It also reminds me of another friend I lost six years ago. I am also still grieving his loss to some extent as well. Then there are the mixed feelings about being divorced. I feel like a failure because of it. Given all of this and I kind of broke down in front of one of my room mates. She was very good about it. But I feel ashamed to let her see me so vulnerable. I have not quite been right since then. Well that is enough of that. I hope someone will have something to say that reassures me that I will not continue to slide back into the abyss.
You Are Dealing With A Monumental Amount Of Grief .
It's No Wonder That You Are Troubled So.
The Death Of Your Two Friends And The End Of Your Marriage.
No One Goes Into A Marriage Expecting It To End.
And Losing Friends, Well, We Don't Begin A Friendship Knowing That Someday One Of Us Will Be Grieving the Other.
Life is Full Of Changes. Some Of Them Are Amazingly Beautiful.
Some Of them Are Profoundly Sad............................
I Think Of Life As A Book. (I Adore Books :) It's Full Of Chapters.
Some Of Them Are Wonderful, But Short. Like When We Are Laughing With People That We Love. Others Are Long And
Tedious. Like When We Are Sitting In The Dentist Chair.
Some Are So Sad............. We Can't Help But Cry.
But, As Long As We Are Breathing, There Will Be A Brand New Chapter To Look Forward To.
I Love You Dear Friend :)
((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
I agree, take some 'you' time. I've been divorced (3 times, yikes, I must be an optimist), so I know how you feel. Try to focus on the doors opening to new possibilities, not so much focusing on what was. Best wishes.
Big hugs!!