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Posted 2/20/2013 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, I'm not sure where to begin and I hope this doesnt just sound like the ramblings of a mad man, I know i suffer from depression, I did go to the doctor for it a few years ago and he put me on paxil, it seemed to help a little but still had problems and never went back to try anything else, then the insurance company didnt want to pay to pills so i quit taking them, I would like someone to talk to but I dont have anybody in my life that I think could help. I'm 47 years old and I really just hate my life, I hate my job, I got divorest in 2001 and havent been able to have a decent relation ship since, I hate coming home to an empty house everyday.
I feel like i'm sliding into a bottomless pit, I reach up for help but theres never anyone there. it gets so i just want to let go and let the pit take me, not sure where I'm going with this. just sick of the whole darn thing. I know I need to do something soon.
Posted 2/20/2013 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lost in the shuffle,

You will make friends here and find that posting helps. But you need more than that. Talk to a psychiatrist, there are a lot of generic meds that you can take now that are cheap or that your insurance will pay for. You need to start somewhere. Look into counseling too. It really does help.

Welcome to the forum. I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/20/2013 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi lost in the shuffle,

Just saying hi and welcome to HW!

Hope you feel better soon.

UA
Posted 2/20/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what your schedule is but you could also get a dog or 2. they are they best thing in the world to come home to. Excercise is must When you have dogs, many plus's are added to ones life.

Karen also gave you great advice on your issue. If you are church goer you may find pastrol counceling through there' If not alot of companies now have an 1800 # employees can call to get a councelor at a low cost or for free. Check it our with your HR department.

Stay strong
Peace
Trina
Posted 2/21/2013 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys, I already have pets, I hope my dog outlives me because I dont think I'll can handle loosing her, I have 2 cats also.
Posted 2/21/2013 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Have you looked into volunteer activities? I volunteer with my local humane society. I love it. I get out of the house, spend time with people with similar interests, and I feel like I'm doing something worthwhile. It's a big mood lifter for me.
I also visit a local nursing home. Before my health got so bad I worked as a Cna and I loved my residents. A lot of people in these residences don't get many visitors and enjoy company so much.
The first step definitely needs to he therapy. No one can function well with no hope. There are so many different medications available that I'm sure between therapy and an antidepressant you will soon start feeling like a new person.
Posted 2/21/2013 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
If you go to the NAMI website, or call their 800 number, they have a wealth of info and resources. You can google it. I found a depression support group through nami. Also joined a meet up group for crochet. You could join a meet up group for something that sounds fun...like hiking or chess or woodworking or even crochet. ;-) Have had wonderful interactions with people there.

The pit threatens to swallow me at any moment, too...we just have to keep fighting for now.

Thinking about you

Julie
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