[kmd0022]

Hello all,

I, like most of you, are depressed. Just admitting that is hard for me. However it is true. I am very depressed it takes a lot out of me just to get myself up every morning and come to work. No one knows how bad it really is… I have shut myself off from almost everyone and it has cost me a few friendships along the way. I am here for help and guidance. I would like to lead a better, happier life. I hope that I can be helped and help someone in the process.

[Rohag]

Welcome, Kmd0022. My regrets over the recent passing of your grandmother. Has grief played a role in pushing you deeper into depression? (Feel free to ignore the questions.) Have you ever been treated for depression?

Please try to make yourself at home.

[oliamble]

Hello KMD0022, welcome to PC and dot feel like your the only one with depression or that peoe like us will not understand you as we all here have suffered from depression one way or another, have lost friends along the way as we'll.

You are not alone, feel free to PM me anytime and welcome again to PC.

[pegasus]

Hello kmd0022, nice to meet you and welcome to Psych Central!

You'll find the depression forum to be a very supportive place, we understand! Please keep sharing with us.

[chromegirl]

Hi kmd...

I am glad you are here. Reaching out in any way is a good step to take. Other than coming here, what have you done to cope? I know exactly how you feel when you say how hard it is to get up and get ready for work. It is like walking through mud.

I am going through a similar thing right now and one thing I find that really helps is to simplify my life as much as possible, just focusing on the basics- food, clothing, shelter. I don't take on anything extra that I don't have to and I allow myself some extra indulgences to make life a bit easier (a few more prepared foods in the kitchen for example, rather than cooking from scratch all the time, which I would normally do). Schedule lots of rest and little things that are good for your soul- a walk outside with a friend, a pedicure, whatever does it for you.

Take care, and keep posting

Hi kmd0022, you're right - - you're in good company with lots of people who suffer from depression on here as you do. Glad you found us. I'm sure you'll find the site to be very useful and supportive. Welcome aboard!