Oh dear woman I definitely identify with that -- there are a lot of ignorant and inconsiderate people out there, and even if they're TRYING to help by saying something like that - it really doesn't! It just devalues what YOURE going through!!

I'm sorry about all the recent losses in your family, compounding issues is not something fun nor enjoyable. Life throws us far too many punches sometimes.

Here's to hoping that your SSI comes in for you sooner rather than later -- because getting help NOW is rather important. Sucks that you're allergic to something in antidepressants, that's not fun at all!! I'm rather fortunate that my most severe allergy is latex and can usually be avoided -- not necessarily so with other allergies out there!

Having "sheer willpower" to overcome depression on top of all the other crap is hard... And it also sucks that your only support network is full of older people. Not that I'm knocking older people, but when you're at different points in your life it means your perspectives are drastically different and not necessarily are you ever going to see "eye to eye" about life issuess.

I wish I could be of more help and wisdom, all I can say is that I'm here if you ever want to chat. I can listen.