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I am so sorry you have these negative feelings about yourself. You are a person in this world so you have tremendous value. If you give it time, you will discover your purpose, and the world will be a better place because of it. Have you considered finding somewhere to volunteer your time? Maybe a t...

I am very sorry you are going through this. From reading your words, it seems the impression of you feeling ignored is hurtful to you. I can see how it would be. Nobody likes to feel ignored, especially when he or she is trying to help someone through a bad situation. Have you considered talking to ...

I am very sorry you are going through this. Nobody likes to feel rejected, especially by the one they love. It sounds to me like you have a pretty good read on your wife's personality. If it is any consolation, you referred to her a strong person. So, it might not be that she is rejecting you, but i...

I am so sorry you have had to endure so much. How you've been able to keep it together is commendable. Really. It shows, whether you want to believe it or not, you have tremendous determination and a will to never quit. I'm not sure where you are spiritually, but have you considered finding a commun...

Definitely not too old! In fact, a few months away from my age...Depression is real. Admitting you have it is the first step in helping you overcome it. That is great that your told your wife. I'm fairly certain she was aware that something was a little askew. By you opening up to her, now the two o...

"Just getting out is a difficult challenge, I felt so safe alone for so long it's a scary thought to be around those I don't know. Even though I know I have to be around them to help me grow as a person, it's just unnerving. Working up the courage to go out and be social is something I need to ...

To be blunt, you're wrong. I can tell by your post you are a sensitive and caring person, and "the one" is out there waiting for you to find her. I'm fairly certain isolating oneself makes it very difficult to find that person though. Society places great importance on certain things, phys...

Boy that really stinks. Maybe you can get your doctor to write a note to your wife telling her that your therapy is part of a holistic approach to helping with your Lupus treatment. In the meantime, if your wife doesn't believe in a medical based couples counseling, perhaps she might be more willing...

I am very sorry you are going through this. I can tell you are very depressed, and since you are a driven person, I can see how your being sick can be very frustrating to you. But, suicide is not the answer. And I am certain that your perception of your being a burden to your family is just that...a...

Wow. It seems you have gained a lot of wisdom through that one defining moment in your life. From what you said, you were able to learn a lot from the mother of that boy who killed himself, and that knowledge gave you perspective on the huge impact suicide has on others. Have you considered finding ...

I am so sorry you are so depressed. Thankfully, you see how important you are, at least to your wife and kids. Believe it or not, you are important to more than that. As someone who has intimate knowledge of depression, I completely understand that it hurts and that nothing seems to matter or make s...