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((((((((S_hopes)))))) When I hear the way people have treated you (and others in this forum), it makes me so sad! There are times I am embarrassed to be a man :( There is no explanation for why people do hurtful things to others. Having said that, it is clear to me as well that the world is full of ...

Hello ((((((((shattered))))))))) Thank you so much for asking. I am sorry I have been so quiet. The last week has been pretty rough and I have not been sleeping well. Hopefully this week will be better I spoke to the doctor and he agreed the dizziness was not good so he took me off the zoloft. I am ...

Hi Mich

You made me smile - thanks for that!

Unfortunately, yes, I am eating enough (and then some)

Hello ((((((((((S-Hopes)))))))), ((((((Mich))))) and (((((Monty))))) Thank you all for your advice - it has been a huge help for me. It is so nice to see so many people taking care of one another. For a long time, my personality would not allow me to accept help. That clearly has not worked for me. ...

Monty - Thank you for the welcome! It is so nice to be able to talk to people about how I feel - which I have never been able to do. SHopes really is a wise person. She has helped me so much in such a short period! (((((((SHopes)))))))) it is so nice to hear you call me a friend. I feel the same way...

SHopes,

You are such a beautiful writer - your voice is powerful. You do make a difference already. You inspire others with your words. Keep fighting and keep helping others. We all need each other

Be well

(((((((((S-Hopes)))))))) (((((((((Mich))))))))) Thank you so much for your messages! I am hopeful with the doctor, but also realistic. I have been down this road before... 15 years of this is a long time. I know I just started, but so far no side affects from the Zoloft so that is a good sign. I hav...

Hello (((((((((((((((S-Hopes))))))))))))))))) I want to suggest we rename you to "Sharing Hope" I can not express to me how moved I was to see how you shared words of encouragement while you were experiencing your own pain. Somehow I feel selfish... You have experience far more pain in you...

Hello again Shatteredhopes, Thanks again for all your help! You will be happy to know - I made an appointment and saw a doctor today! Believe it or not, in the first hour, he connected with me more than any other doctor I have talked to. He really had me figured out. I have agreed to see him weekly ...

Hi (((((((((((shatteredhopes)))))))))))) Thanks for the hug! I could really use one!! Thanks for the prodding - I made a call today to get the number for a doctor. I really don't like the side affects when you take the drugs (or especially what I heard about coming off), but I will talk to the docto...

Hi Shatteredhopes, Thanks for your reply! You have no idea what it means to me that you took the time to write such thoughful comments! I was taking medication for a while, but hated being dependant on a drug. I was able to stop the medication by doing regular daily meditation(30 minutes or so each ...

I have a good job. I have a great family. I have family that loves me! Unfortunately, that does not seem to be enough to make me happy. I am one of six children – we all remain close. I am married with three well adjusted teen children. I have a father that suffers from severe depression. I always t...