vj/denise: so understand the miscommuncation thing, I'm Aussie so we use a fair bit of colloquial sayings... the hang on / hang in there sayings are really common here, but I agree with the irony... its really hard when we all come from so different areas and experiences, so vj, I really understand your fears, but relax, you don't have to be perfect, none of us do, there will be miscommunication despite our best efforts - but its OK...
As for "hang in there", while I tend not to use it especially on forums, I really resonate with the idea - for me when I am depressed it feels as though I am falling off a cliff, I grasp at anything and everything to hold on to, sometimes they tear away like a shallow rooted plant or lose rock, but other times they stay firm, and I can "hang on" until it passes...
Lauru: you are not alone, we are here