I am becoming discouraged in life again, but this time seems so much worse. I feel like I have met and interacted with a few genuine caring ppl on this site. I get a lot of response for general stuff, but it just seems when I'm struggling most with something and I post about it, I spend time looking forward to responses and I get 0-5. Yet, 150 ppl have looked at it. Don't get me wrong, everyone who reads my thread does not necessarily have a reply or know what to say. But I just feel so ignored and alone in this world and this site is kind of my last hope for getting my life together or losing it and I feel alone here too!

Maybe my posts aren't clear enough in my rambled thoughts IDK. I obviously need therapy or something in addition to meds. I can't seem to find my way or even where to get started. This is just a rant and it prob won't receive replies either and I'm not sure that it needs a reply. I guess if there's something to say to this feel free.

[Leed]

Hi Dearheart --- Is there anyway you CAN get therapy? That would be the best thing for you. Here we can listen and suggest, but we certainly can't cure. LOL I wish we could.

I know how you feel hon. I have NO friends, other than the ones here, and I cherish them. I know it's hard to be alone.

One thing is your meds may not be the correct dosage, You seem a little TOO depressed to me. Have you talked to your doctor about this? You should be feeling better than this if you're on medication. I'm on meds, and I feel pretty darn GOOD. Are your meds for depression? I hope so. I'm taking the maximum dosage for Cymbalta, plus he added Abilify to it, and it works GREAT! I feel really good -- so perhaps you'd better talk to your doctor about how you feel. Like I said, you should NOT be feeling this bad.

Talk to your doctor, and then let us know what he says, ok? Please? I'd really like to know. Hugs, Lee

[CandleGlow]

Originally Posted by Tru_Butterfly

I am becoming discouraged in life again, but this time seems so much worse. I feel like I have met and interacted with a few genuine caring ppl on this site. I get a lot of response for general stuff, but it just seems when I'm struggling most with something and I post about it, I spend time looking forward to responses and I get 0-5. Yet, 150 ppl have looked at it. Don't get me wrong, everyone who reads my thread does not necessarily have a reply or know what to say. But I just feel so ignored and alone in this world and this site is kind of my last hope for getting my life together or losing it and I feel alone here too!

Maybe my posts aren't clear enough in my rambled thoughts IDK. I obviously need therapy or something in addition to meds. I can't seem to find my way or even where to get started. This is just a rant and it prob won't receive replies either and I'm not sure that it needs a reply. I guess if there's something to say to this feel free.

Hi there, I think many read, and don't always reply - for a number of reasons. Some don't know what to say, that's why I like the 'hugs' feature So many are dealing with their own illness, and truly want to encourage others, but don't have the strength to do so. Actually, reading about others 'issues', helps many people, to feel less alone.
Anyway, saying Best wishes....

[smilehopeandlive]

I agree with what GAbby has to say TB....most of the times when i read the posts I don't know what to say....I feel overwhelmed or just lost for words...sometimes inexperienced and sometimes thankful that I am feeling better... I would love to say come on get up life is going to be better but its not applicable at that moment everywhere, sometimes life just gives you s*** always and you have to take it but can I say this when someone is hurting....no....so virtual hugs is all i can give and thats what i give ....love always TB

[Hatter08]

I've been trying to post more responses to people's posts and the reason I often don't reply (like what Gabby said) is I'm just too insecure to feel like I'm capable of making anyone's lives better. But I can relate to how you feel. I'm so alone out here but in the few days I've been a member on this site, I have seen some of the most caring people in the world. I hope you're feeling okay, now. I'm working on receiving access to a therapist at the moment so it's something that we can go through together if you're willing. I think it would be good for us. Sorry, wish I could help more.

Originally Posted by Leed

Hi Dearheart --- Is there anyway you CAN get therapy? That would be the best thing for you. Here we can listen and suggest, but we certainly can't cure. LOL I wish we could.

I know how you feel hon. I have NO friends, other than the ones here, and I cherish them. I know it's hard to be alone.

One thing is your meds may not be the correct dosage, You seem a little TOO depressed to me. Have you talked to your doctor about this? You should be feeling better than this if you're on medication. I'm on meds, and I feel pretty darn GOOD. Are your meds for depression? I hope so. I'm taking the maximum dosage for Cymbalta, plus he added Abilify to it, and it works GREAT! I feel really good -- so perhaps you'd better talk to your doctor about how you feel. Like I said, you should NOT be feeling this bad.

Talk to your doctor, and then let us know what he says, ok? Please? I'd really like to know. Hugs, Lee

I have a follow up appt. with doc next week. Currently on 50mg Zoloft. I will be asking her about finding therapy or counseling. Someone to listen and help guide me. Help me find the inner strength that was once there. My rant was based more on the fact I feel so watched but no one comments. Yet, game forums or random questions get loads of input. Just adds a little more aloneness to the loneliness ya know. Anyway, I appreciate all those who responded. I hope to find direction soon.

[gma45]

I get to feeling that way too, sometimes when I post. If something I say can help someone though as they read it and don't reply I guess that's a good thing. I have been feeling so alone myself here and in real life, guess it's just my depression setting in again. I wish I had a magic trick that would make us both feel better but I haven't got one at the moment. Just know you are not alone, people do care and I am one!

[Emotionally Dead]

I do know how you feel about loneliness. I don't really have any friends at all. I have one person that I hang out with. He's a guy, just a buddy. After I lost my ex I just have become a loner, so I guess you could blame myself for that.

I don't really ever complain about being alone, because my ex was such wonderful company that I couldn't settle for anything else, if that makes sense.

I am here to mostly give my advice. When I was younger I had a few things I needed to get out. I think my purpose in life is to help others, because I have been through a lot of things in my short life (lower-20's).

I can't speak for everyone, but I do try to at least give a reply to someone even if I don't have much to say. ESPECIALLY when I can tell they really are crying out for help or if they have not been replied to yet. I also think I can give rather adequate advice because of all I have been through. Obviously, I can't get to everyone. I do try to read most threads, but there just isn't enough time in the day to read and reply to every single one. I also reply to things that are in my "field", if you will. Things I feel like I can give an accurate response to. There are certain threads I don't reply to because I just haven't had experiences in that, and I certainly don't want to give the wrong advice. I reply to general cries for help and to things I can relate to and/or have a helpful response to.

Just know that just because you aren't being responded to doesn't mean you aren't being heard. We may just not see your particular thread, or perhaps it is a day where our time is even more limited. I know it doesn't feel good, but as you can see by the posts in this thread we DO care. I also sometimes read a thread and then wait to generate a response. I am human and sometimes forget to go back to the thread, other times I reply later.

Anyways, it is just an explanation from the other side haha. I do apologize though, and I hope the fact that you generated some heartfelt replies here will help . Please do keep posting, we do care and your voice will be heard!