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Apr 20, 2009, 01:50 AM
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Hi Im new here and I deal w/ depression, lonliness and hopelessness. I am so tired of isolating myself and feeling like Im a nobody and I hate feeling that nobody cares. Im 42 yrs. and female and I use to love life and could never stay at home and always looked nice.. Where did that person go?
I have a real hard time understanding why I have reached this point in my life, I've been dealing with this for about 4-5 yrs. I did many yrs. of various counseling and Im a recovering addict, got 8 yrs clean. I am on ANTI-DEPRESSANTS, I feel they dont help, tryed a few and I get very frustrated and begin to feel hopeless. I have been trying to take baby-steps and try to motivate myself more, today I cleaned my Arizona/game room, I cleared my hockey table off of clothes, kids toys, papers and junk, its been 3 mos. since I have cleaned it, it felt good to get something done rather than laying in bed all day long Today I have commited to myself that I will get at least one thing done a day, I want to be and feel better. I have 2 kids 6 and 7 1/2 and I feel guilty at times for not being more involved, Im working on that one as well. Im just seeking to have a life and live again and it wont happen over night But I know Im heading in the rite direction.iI have a boyfriend of 11 yrs. and he is not very understanding of my depression, he calls me lazy, he has no clue to how I feel, I've tried to explain and let him read up on mental illness, but still doesn't comprehend.(sucks) Im hoping that this support group will be helpful in my recovery and I look forward to meeting some of you. Thank you,luvboxers 
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Apr 20, 2009, 09:53 AM
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hi, luvboxers, welcome to PC!
You've definitely come to the right place for support. There are lots of people here who understand what you're going through because they have too, or are still going through it now. I'm glad you've decided to accomplish something every day, that's an EXCELLENT idea. Remember not to be too hard on yourself. Depression is a legitimate illness and you are NOT lazy! Depression is also a highly treatable illness, once you find the right treatment(s), so don't give up hope. Again, welcome. 
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Rebecca "If you're going through hell -- keep going." - Winston Churchill It's better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection. - Elizabeth Gilbert Bring on the wonder, we got it all wrong, we pushed you down deep in our souls, so hang on. Bring on the wonder, bring on the song, I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long. - Susan Enan http://igetupagain.wordpress.com/ |
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