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Thanks for the replies. (Apologies in advance for the length of this but I am just delighted to have a non-discriminatory outlet to vent on, even if no body replies) Well I got an email from my friend today telling me how it upsets her to see me so down and that she wishes she could give me a shake ...

Hi Sorry you feel so closed off by this guy. Reading this post actually hit a nerve with me because I do the exact same thing to others as this guy has done to you.  Like others have said, I am not suggesting these are his reasons but here are some of mine for distancing myself I am often  overwhelm...

Sadist was probably the wrong word to use, but I get what you are saying. I think sometimes I feel like I have brought on all my problems myself and somehow made them worse so I'm not worthy of help. It's a vicious cycle when sometimes all u want is a hug but your brain is repelling against the idea...

Inward anger Am I a sadist or something?! It's not like I get some kind of thrill out of self-loathing, but I literally cannot help myself, it's like an obsessive thing, constantly hating on myself. One of my friends actually told me I scared her sometimes. I know she knows i'd never harm her but wh...

Hi Holly- thanks, yes I'm sure I will come across plenty understanding people. I was just browsing some of the stickies etc. Tried the chat link but not sure my old iPod touch works with it?! But there seems to be no shortage of reading material here so I look forward to browsing soon :) I hope ever...

I guess 'hi' is a good start. Like many of you, I've joined here in the hope of finding likeminded people who understand the torment of depression. I recently decided to burn most bridges with people I know. I'm not sure exactly why but it was building up for a while. I guess I'd rather talk to stra...