Hi, It's bumpy_road.

I was going to leave this site because I don't really know what questions to ask, and I'm in no position to give any advice. I'm dealing with major depression, anxiety, painful nerve damage, mostly in my legs. I've been living like a hermit for years now, avoiding everyone I can.
I know that I need to get out more, get more active, get a life. But I just can't right now, I'm having trouble just being able to cope with what I have. I'm a man who's also lonely and bored.
There may be some here who don't like me, and I don't know how to talk with them, or If they wan't nothing to do with me. It's ok if they don't. I am hoping to be able to maybe make a friend sometime, just to talk with at times. I'll do my best to be uplifting,outgoing, and honest. I still don't know what to say or ask, I guess It will take some time.
Thank you......bumpy.

Hello, Bumpy_road!
That's familiar to me!

To the best of my knowledge, neither asking questions, nor giving advice, nor being uplifting, nor being outgoing are conditions of participation here. I feel obliged to be honest (that's also in my best interest), but I do not feel compelled to share everything or anything I don't want.

Make yourself at home, Bumpy_road!

Sounds like you are getting a little better because you are reaching out here. You do not have to give any advice...maybe some day you'll be ready...it doesn't matter though....You are here for you and I hope you will enjoy reading the posts and may want to post more when you feel like it...No demands here, no pressure.........
I have struggled with major depression a long time and have been on meds for over 22 years.....by the way...I am lucky because they work now....
Glad you're here..........stay and hang with us!!!

Welcome to PC bumpy road. There many wonderful members who are willing to listen and help raise your spirits. I would be happy to be your friend and listen. Life is a bumpy road sometimes which makes the smooth road so great.

Hello and welcome to PC! I think you will find that you will be listened to and accepted here for who you are. I am always happy to listen. Thanks for posting this.

Thank you everyone,
I hope you all have a great day, we're having a nice rainy day In Vancouver. I love the rain when It's warm.
I don't have any expectations here, just hopeful for some polite small talk.

Hi,
I had to change my avatar,It was making me more depressed. I hope everyone's doing ok. I'm the same as always, just trying to cope day to day. Still raining here in Vancouver, bad start to summer I guess, I don't mind it. My last couple of posts never made it to the new posts page, that I could see anyway.Even when I replied to someone else's thread, oh well we'll see this time.
My two cats are now on an official diet, they're indoor only, healthy but getting too big. I do play with them everyday, I feel guilty that with my physical issues and my depression, I'm not doing enough for them. All the cats that I grew up with were in/outdoor cats, but too many predators out there. It's strange but I think my depression has rubbed off on them. More guilt. Their brother and sister, six years old now. Due to unforseen circumstances, in a few months, I'm going to have to find a new home for them. This is killing me inside. Right now, they're one of the only reasons that I'm still here.
Anyway, I needed to get that out.
I have a sister, three years older, and doing pretty good in life. They've been filming a low budget movie at her house over the last few days, no firm title yet. I'll let you know when I find out more. I've worked on a few movie and TV show sets, years ago now.
I guess that's It for now,...take care.