And I have been ill with depression on and off for over 30 years. Lately it's got worse, despite years of therapy and medication. I just feel all mangled and worn out. I can't cope with the slightest bit of pressure or stress, I feel all broken inside. I had some bad news about my daughter last week and it has sent me spiralling down. Then I applied for a part time job thinking that would help, only to realise I wouldn't be able to cope with all the responsibility it entailed. I feel like a big fat failure, as a mum, as a worker, as a person. I'm not really sure as to what I'm trying to say in this post, I'm just putting all this out there in the hope that one of you might respond, as I feel very isolated with it all. Thanks for reading.