I so identify with "alone in the world." Now I have a question on the same theme. I am afraid to reach out to my children - they are older and understand my pain, but I do not want to burden them with my serious problems - they have their own lives. My wife has had it with my depression and lack of progress. She doesn't want to talk about it. My pdoc has tried every medication and combination cocktail under the sun, and very little works for me. I have no friends. Who is left to reach out to? It seems hopeless. Are there any answers or is it just "grin and bear it."

Hope you feel better, "alone in the world." Hope we all make it through.