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Friday 13th do not resent your partner or friends for not understanding the illness that you and so many share.Arm yourself with knowledge dear we cannot fight what we do not understand,with knowledge comes power,the power to embrace the depression I DO NOT want to feel the way we all feel but i do ...

It can be a lonely time,the seasonal period as i am myself alone having lost my son and wife,this will be the first xmas alone but you know what,as in all life matters,it is how you think that will determine the outcome.I am alone but i will NOT be lonely,i will have no decorations or special food b...

Hi and hugs to lisa,mich and crystal the pain is awful we all know that and even when we vocalise it ,it seems like nobody understands,but they do.Breathing slowly counting to 5 when you inhale and 5 when you exhale will help you calm down,it will supress the adrenalin you feel in your gut.Self talk...

Mich your self talk is so negative,replace cant with can,you are the key hun,so what if your hubby goes training be pleased for him but remind him you love him that is all it has to be.You say you have no job and life is a string of meaningless activities,change your angle of viewing ,you look after...

I am new to this site,but have suffered with my "Dark Duvet" for over 10 years and you know what.....im still here,still fighting and so can you.It is not the weak that gets depression but the strong, we have to be to cope and YOU my friend are strong.You think no one knows how you feel bu...