Luna i am here if you need to talk sometimes others do not know the right words to say to you if you have come out with some info they did not know about. It does make you feel lonely. I have been there before and understand i am here for you. Katie

They could be busy or going through their own struggles, not realizing how much time has passed since they last contacted you. Try contacting them first then wait a day or so.

We can try to be supportive to each other, but other depressed people usually make lousy permanent support. Not for the lack of trying, just that you could be falling apart on the same day and need help but are unable to give help.

Luna, it's always difficult to see things as they really are sometimes. Especially when you're feeling bad. I agree any number of reasons why some may have gone quiet. Not suggesting anyone, but stressing the importance of surrounding yourself with a good support team.

You along with everyone here, carry their own struggles, some will be there, some will not, others will just use to unload, some will judge. All types will show up. Just be yourself and proud of who you are. Good people tend to migrate towards good people. Much success and Hugs!

Hope things turn out alright on your other list. It can take awhile until things shake out.

Do you have one or two particular friends there?, to whom you could one of these times reach out...

I get to thinking when I see Paxil mentioned. I cannot but wonder there similar Rx which have been cooked up.

I have G.A.D. and used to get attacks. I have to manage carefully.

Am happy to "see a new face" on our board. I've found _Loneliness_ to be a group pretty darn authentic. A question can get a straight answer, if the person posting keeps pushing.

good luck in everything,

Thank you. No, I don't blame anyone. I know we all have our things to deal with. It's just....bad timing. The stuff I talked about I was really ashamed of and I'm always scared of opening up and losing people. The dumb thing is it's like I argue with my brain, but I can't make it stop. It's all "See? They think badly of you now and you're gonna be all alone again" and I'm like "Shut up, brain. You're overreacting so, so much"

Hi Luna: I equate many people to gerbils on the hamster wheels---always running. Some have spouses and kids, some have dogs that have to be walked throughout the day, some have jobs too, some work varied shifts, and some are involved with their parents and other family. Busy day, busy people.

So I tell myself that I don't require an immediate answer and it's okay. I also know that sometimes I read a post and I think about it for a day or two because it presents something that I have to really think on before I answer. Then I give my answer and I can give an answer that is my honest answer and sometimes mentions things that no one may have thought of.

And sometimes a person posts and they have already answered their own question/query and they don't need me to answer. I'm so glad they came to that point. And I usually feel good that they saw through their entire problem and were able to find the answer.

Many, many hugs.

We must be careful what we believe about ourselves because what we believe becomes our identity.

Don't feel bad about putting your feelings on here. You're feelings are yours no matter what others think of you! To me, if other people judge you, they aren't worth keeping around you.