You are definitely not on your own in this @
Rose76.
We all need to vent / offload at times and this is a good place to do it. Where others will understand and hopefully make you feel not so alone with it all.
Unfortunately there are no time limits to how long a depressive episode can last. It's just a case of putting one foot in front of the other until it passes. It is one thing knowing what you should do, it is quite another actually being able to do it, so don't beat yourself up if you aren't able to use all your coping skills right now. You will, when you are ready.
Kind thoughts, E.
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