Depression Understood Forums

I just joined and was randomly browsing the "about me" files and came across yours. Boy, can I relate to that feeling! I, too, would bet people would be shocked to know of my depression. I was a teacher for 20 years and an active participant in my church. Despite that, I felt smothered by ...

I just joined today, because I'm looking for a place to go when depression hits and I don't want to sink as low as I have before. Nice to be with a group that knows what I'm talking about. I like to sing, play guitar, play with my dogs at agility, take walks, read, and enjoy my 6 year old son. Looki...

I've been there too. Maybe the best thing to do is just ride it out. Keep moving forward, no matter how hard it seems. Talking to a therapist can also be really, really helpful. The best thing to remember is that even though it comes back, it also goes away. Live for those times. Best to you...

sweety0528, maybe it's too late to respond to this, but I wanted to anyway. It sounds like you're worried about what your T thinks/feels, which is nice, but it's really not your problem. You don't really know what she's thinking or feeling. If you're feeling stuck, you need to let her know. I you th...