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I can relate to that stillwaters.. thank you. I will try to focus on the positive too. Hopefully I can keep on this positive path as well and see many better days. It's heartbreaking seeing your kid laughing and playing and I can't muster up the energy to play with her.

Having a rough day. It's one of those days when I hardly have the energy to talk, or walk, or function. It's hard to smile... I don't want to do anything. If it wasn't for that kid of mine.. probibly would not have gotten out of bed today. Don't know how I managed to cook meals, brush her teeth or d...

Thank you for the words of encouragement stillwaters!! Love the name by the way.

went to the doctors today... was ackward because my doctor is on maternity leave so talked to a physician assistant.. who I could tell was uncomfortable with the conversation and about the same age as me! She started me on zoloft so we'll see how this new road will turn out! I'm glad I went and got ...

I feel like that too.. like i would be wasting their time but your not!! Sitting on ledge is just as bad as taking a Tylenol!! I took just over the recommended amount so i wasn't even close to taking enough to cause any harm... your situation was actually more dangerous to your life then mine... nev...

Hi Beth! I completely understand how you feel too. I tried "offing" myself when I was really young.. maybe 12. I took a bunch of Tylenol and sat and waited to die. But I didn't take enough to kill myself... I never told anyone either. Then when I was 16 I took an entire bottle of sleeping ...

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Thank you for reading my post and responding... I was scared to put myself out there and have no one write anything. I'm happy I found this site too! It's helping already... it makes me feel a ton better knowing there's so many others that can relate and have so much to teach me. I'll try to keep an...

I seem pretty put together however I do really struggle at times. I try to stay very strong for my daughter. But sometimes I have thoughts of suicide which scare me. I feel like I'm happy with who I am and very fortunate to have my daughter and family but still those thoughts overwhelm me sometimes....

Hi, I'm a 28 year old female who joined because I feel like I have issues with anxiety and depression. I have a child and want to be a good example for her. I want her to have a good life with a mom who can laugh and give her everything she needs. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be posting this! I w...