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Hi sad, Remember what I said... depression lies! The rational side of your mind has to know things are not really that bad. And it's the truth- things are not that bad. Life can be good again! I understand that it is one thing to know that, but it is extremely difficult to really believe it. But you...

Don't give up that baby- not only would it be the wrong thing to do, morally, if you do, your depression will only intensify. Your boyfriend is no man, and not worth keeping anyway.

Hi sad, It might seem that you are the only one in the world like that- but believe me, you are not alone!! Depression has a way of shrinking our world down to a tiny, dark, lonely hell, and we are the only ones in it. But know this... depression lies! There are many of us like you, and we all inhab...

I think of it as faking it. It's necessary to function in the world, but it makes us all liars. When someone asks how I'm doing, sometimes I'm tempted to really tell them that my world is a living hell, but I never do. I just say.. fine. They would never understand.

Hi- I know exactly what you are describing... and to me it's devastating. At times, I feel nothing at all- not for myself, my kids, my girlfriend, or even my God. It's a hell I would never wish on anyone..

Welcome!- and you shouldn't feel shy.. everybody here understands your issues, since we all suffer from the same thing, to one degree or another. It helps to tell you story and hear about others- you are not alone!

I've been a depression sufferer all my life, on medication that has helped a lot but I still have a ways to go.. hoping to find some friends here!