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I don't believe it. You matter to us here.

Sorry about that. It sounds like you need some new healthier friends. Can you take a class, or join a gym, go to church or something like that where you could meet new people?

Good for you, David! Keep going forward.

I don't think depression can be your fault either and it sounds like you are doing what you can to get help. Depression is a feeling or an illness and not something to feel guilty about. Like if you had a cold but you didn't have the flu and thinking you could do something about the cold as if it is your fault. It just is what it is and if it is interfering negatively with your life, it is something you need care for and not something that is your fault I think.

Welcome to the Forum! Glad you reached out and found us. Thanks for sharing. I know how it is to live with feeling overwhelmed all the time. Can you find a program with a health coach to help you with a good health/wellness plan this fits you?

Welcome SydneyNicole! I so feel for you. I can relate to your depression. It can be so overwhelming and heavy. Praying that you can hang in there and get the help you need. You didn't cause this illness and you are not meant to control it. We will work at supporting you though this time. So please keep coming back, reading other's posts, responding if you can, and posting yourself. It will help. You are not alone.

Oh, so sorry that you are going through all this. Sounds like you have worked hard at holding things together. I admire your perseverance. I think going back to your family would be good even if you need to sleep on the living room floor for now. It will just be temporary until you get a job and can find your own place. It's okay to have your family take care of you for a while as that is what families are for at times. I think your ex has really been unfair and not very nice at all. So you have been through a lot and have done all you can.

Welcome ashK! That sounds like such a difficult place to be and so frustrating. Hope things improve for you in time. We will work at supporting you as well as we can. Seems like you are dealing with a lot of depression so maybe a therapist could help you get through this time. Hang in there. You are not alone.

Hi June! I think we all have some toxic issues in us. It just depends if we are aware of them and can make amends when needed. If one is working on improving themselves and they are safe people to share things with, then they are good friends. So I think we all can work at being a good friend to ourselves and others and as we get healthier, our friendship should as well. I learned a lot about being a good friend through how I treat myself and making some changes.

I'm so glad it's Friday. This job wares me out. Luckily next week is a short week and I get to get away for 5 days!

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Welcome trishhilton! I relate to how you feel. Depression steals life and takes lots of energy to live with. Glad that you reached out and found us. We will work at supporting you as well as we can. You are not alone in this struggle. Hope you have a good therapist and maybe a psychiatrist too. They have helped me a lot and this forum is great also. I have found it helpful to read other's posts, respond if I can, and post myself. It makes a big difference when others understand and care.

Today I feel overwhelmed and tired. It is such a long week and there are so many little things to take care of in my life. It never ends.

How about making smoothies to have. That has helped me and it is creative and a bit fun to do.