[Brian37]

everyone who has suffered depression has a story to tell

Im no different having battled it most of my life....after being on PC for a few months I have gained a better understanding of mental illness and all the stigmas attached to it....I also feel lucky because I do not suffer like some others here....just depression, anxiety, and that constant feeling your life isnt what it was supposed to be.....

I was recently terminated by my therapist.....I am starting to think about her a lot lately....I miss having someone to talk to and someone who has answers.....outside of my wife and my 69 year old part time employee here at my business, I have no other friends

I spend most of my time working and when I get home I battle my 3 year old son and wife who has CFS/Fibromyalgia.....she has a Bachelors of Nursing degree but cannot work as a nurse.....Im the sole provider for my family and money is always an issue

I took up guitar to occupy any free time I have left....Its hard and I dont practice near as much as I should.....but I do enjoy it

my physical health has suffered as well......overweight, high b.p...cholesterol.....and sleep apnea ( mostly due to me being fat)

Its hard to be positive when you feel like crap most days, but somehow I function day-to-day....

like I said everyone has a story to tell........I guess thats why this website exists....im just glad I found it and found a few people who understand .......

Brian

[nowheretorun]

you're a good guy Brian

[nightbird]

Dear Brian,

I agree, everyone has a story, but they aren't the same, that's for sure.

What is happening to us, is painful. No one is less important or more when it comes to depression ... just sometimes we get temp. relief realizing it 'could' get worse, but hope it doesn't.

Most depressed people are overweight that I know.

That's where we can chose to do something to aide our health and over-all sense of satisfaction, even if the world is crumbling around us. Self care.

Please find the strength to add self care back into your life by finding another therapist, maybe a Guy, or an older woman ... someone who the set-up is not there for transference of you-know-what.

The health issues will mostly disappear when you return to a healthier weight.
That is how it works. South Beach has something new and improved and Weight-Watchers is now on line, and for folks who like meat, and lots of it, Atkins rules for them.

You have much on your plate Brian, how can you not be affected.

I can hear you. I hear how you miss a therapist to help you sort things through.

Bless your heart, Brian, and I will send comforting positive thought your way ....

You need them just as much as the other Guy, or me, like you say, everyone has a story.

I hope yours will improve 1000 times because you also bring joy and laughter to others.

Don't forget your gifts... You are one in a million!

love and healing,
night