ALONE AND DEPRESSED

I have been depressed for so long now and it seems to get worse. I have been through so much and still do. I lost my sister, r**e, my mom is an alcoholic, I suffer from an eating disorder, was in an abusive relationship, etc. I have panic and anxiety attacks, mood disorder, social anxiety, and severe depression. My family does not really bother with me because I wont accept my moms alcoholism. I really dont have anyone to turn to. I did do therapy but I cant afford it now. I tried anti depressants but I cant take them. I am tired of crying all the time. I am tired of being alone in this world. Nobody seems to care how I feel. I reached out so many times and nobody reaches back. What do I do?

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All I have done is changed the post from BLOCK CAPS to Mixed Caps. (See rule #14: https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=46&m=106997) There is no change to the wording at all except I added the word "mom" in the second sentence since it seemed to be missing and it didnt make sense without it.

Post Edited By Moderator (djdaz_1985) : 6/28/2007 2:27:33 AM (GMT-6)

Hi 27 Roses

I am so sorry you are having this experience. I am also new here but I want you to know you have found a wonderful place to hang out, get information and support. I have been here only about 2 weeks and have already made some wonderful friends, done some serious sole searching adn even made a little progress. I have learned so much, I would really encourage to read around on the site, at the recources. I have some of the same issues you do, I dont have access to medical care and have an incredibly disfunctional family - I have depression, constant pain from arthritis and a few other fun problems.

But please dont give up, be encouraged - better days are out ther for you...

Can you seek assistance for medical care? Many programs base the fee on your income.

peace be with you....

 Welcome 27roses~

As you will find this is a great place to find support and acknowledgement of what you are going through.  As you have obviously have observed, we all experience depression in different stages and everyone understands that our own depression is not less or more than others here.  depression is a horrible thing to deal with and we are all in this together.

 

Keep the faith and know that we are here for each other.

If you can't tolerate prescription meds have you tried natural remedies like St. John's Wort, SAM-e, Rhodiola Rosea, and 5-HTP? I could not stand Zoloft so I quit taking it and have had much, much better results with Rhodiola Rosea! Give it a try if you can. Check out this thread for more info:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=19&m=831192

 

roses,

saying that you "have done" ads but "not taken" them is like saying that you always shower fully dressed and wearing a rain coat. a agree with the other posteers here, there undoubtedly is some remedy, drug or organic, that will help, but you have to take the steps to get you there.

this is a great site and a wonderful forum. you will always be accepted here with love and healing. also try the chat rooms - just find one that is occupied and walk right in. you will always find someone to talk with.

warren

Hi Rose, I just joined this group and saw your post. My heart goes out to you as I also deal with these type of feelings. I found a church nearby and now I don't know what I would do without the people I have met there. I wish I could give you a big hug. Hang in there.