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May 07, 2007, 08:34 PM
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Hi all,
I'm new here and just stumbled upon this site hoping that it might help me deal with some things as i'm not really that good at helping myself. I'm going through a lot at the time .. well not just at this time, i have been for nearly my whole life. I'm a 26 year old who can't even cope with her every day little things that are seemingly easy for everyone else to handle. No one in my family understands and think that i'm just "bringing them down" and that I should just "snap out of it". My depression has gotten so bad that i've driven all my friends away, and I don't blame them - I wouldn't want to be friends with me either. To be blatently honest, I hate myself. I hate my life. I hate who i've become. And most of all I hate that i can't do anything but sit and cry. Everything is so much of an effort and I feel like a complete failure. And now i'm just complaining on here. To complete strangers. Who will probably have no more interest in me then anyone else in my life ever has. I'm so sorry ... |
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May 07, 2007, 09:06 PM
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There are lots of us who feel the same way. I'm feeling too incompetent myself today to give advice, but welcome to PC and keep posting -- someone is bound to be able to help! At the very least, we can all sympathize.
 Candy |
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May 07, 2007, 09:51 PM
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Hi Tracy !! WELCOME !!!
I am so v. sorry you are feeling so badly. But I sure am glad you happened to come across this PC web site. You will find a lot of wonderful, caring people here. Fantastic people who you can relate to your situation(s) & vice versa and we will help support you when you may need us. The members want to genuinely & very generously help you. And we can learn from you! You can complain here as you put it, & know that "we DO have the utmost interest in you" so join us & share with us in the Adventures of Life. So glad you're here. marian |
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May 07, 2007, 10:05 PM
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Howdy, I have not managed to go without crying for a whole week in over a year. So, I can relate to you. Do you have a T or someone else to talk to? Feel free to complain here any time you like. I enjoy "ranting" here. If a person feels depressed, he/she can't just kick it. A person doesn't just knock it off or "get over it." As for being hard to live with, you are probably right (I am at times. My sister got mad at me some for sharing some innacurate thinking today). However, I suspect that there is people who care about you. Some people just don't know what to do with us. I had a roommate once who could not stand it if I cut myself down but I just did it without even thinking. I hope you have someone like a teacher, T, pastor, close family member etc to talk to about all of this. Don't let others tell you that you shouldn't feel what you feel. It is okey to feel whatever you feel. I hope you find a way to start feeling better.
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May 07, 2007, 10:53 PM
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Hi Tracy
First of all, welcome to PC! You truly truly have came to a good place, and trust me when i say that it's okay to "complain" or talk about whats bothering you on here - thats what we're here for! I'm sorry to hear about your friends and family. That can sure put a person in a tough spot. Do you have anyone that you can talk to about any of this? A T or close friend or family member? If not, well you have us here, and I hope that you keep posting and keep us updated. ((((((hugs))))) Jacq 
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May 08, 2007, 12:20 AM
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Wow... thank you all for your support. I was not expecting that! Its really comforting to hear that there is a place that will welcome me like this, and i'm really glad that i stumbled upon it!
Thank you all for your hugs... much needed. Hopefully I will see you all around here Tracy |
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May 08, 2007, 11:19 AM
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I'm not sure how I stumbled upon the site - I am grateful I did. You will find lots of caring and supportive people here...
So Welcome!
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May 08, 2007, 04:07 PM
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Hello Tracy -- So many families misunderstand depression. My mother is in her 80s, and her philosophy is still "Snap out of it" and "Don't you see how you're hurting yourself?"
Doh, yes, Mom, I do. And I would snap out of it if I could. I do hope that you will find a therapist and a prescription doctor. A small amount of Effexor helps me avoid the crying jags, although it is not a "happy pill" by any means, and larger dose does not seem to help more than a smaller dose. It just takes the edge off. Having a therapist to talk with is really important for me. Coming to specific forums at Psych Central can help when I need it. Even virtual hugs feel good when one feels all alone IRL. Keep posting, Tracy. Hugs and hugs and hugs.
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