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Hi Everyone,

I am 52 years old. My kids are grown, I have been married to a man that never really loved me for 34 years. I am just feeling totally hopeless and depressed and alone. No one understands. I don't have many friends so I basically keep to myself. I do work a full time job. I am so afraid. Not knowing what to do. I can't get over mistakes I have made in the past, though I know I can't do anything about it. I never seemed to fit in anywhere. I have a lot of love to give. My life seems if I disappeared nobody would care. Can anyone give me any advice.

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Hi Maureen,

Welcome to the depression forum. I see you have already gotten some valuable information. I want to back up what Michele and Carl said. Do see a doctor. It really helps. And focus on living one day at a time.

Do not have regrets. That only deprives us of happiness. What you have done in the past is making you who you are today. It gives us character and wisdom. You are a good person, remember that. Take it one day at a time...

Hugs, Karen...

I am currently taken Zoloft, but it is not working at this time. Hoping for a miracle. I have tried all the different antidepressants.
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Try to give it another month Maureen. It often takes up to eight weeks to kick in. I really hope it works for you. And yes, the waiting is hard.

Have you ever tried a mood stabilizer with your antidepressant? I take abilify and it helps my pristiq work better. Plus it stabilizes my moods and it starts working shortly after you start taking it. It has really helped me. If antidepressants aren't helping you, maybe you should talk to your doctor about adding something. Though I still would give the zoloft some more time.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...