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I am 62 and depressed. I would like to hear from older others with depression. How do you cope with being depressed for so many years? The suicide of Robin Williams really hit me hard. He was my age and could not live one more day. I have been thinking a lot about suicide recently. Can I live one m...

sorry to hear about what happen between you and your girl. i know how it;s hard for you to cope up, but stay strong and keep hanging on.

does anybody else have a problem with an alcohol? Yes, but not anymore. I'm alcoholic 3 years ago, but I manage to cope with it. I've already shared my story in another thread so I will not say it anymore. But if you will ask how I manage to recover, I will tell you how. (Here’s how it goes) First,...

Thank you for appreciating my post, I thought nobody will make time to read my story. I adore you for being strong, hopefully, all the people suffering from addiction are also strong as you are. Always remember that no matter what happens, God is always with us. God bless you all.

Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate in some ways. I had been depressed and stressed out when I was drinking a lot and became addicted to alcohol. Just like you, I had considered committing suicide many times. Sometimes I get sober then drink again until it made me worst. I was lost and could...

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Hi Shybugg.. Good thing that you've come to this site and let your thoughts get out. People here do listen and help. I would just like to share my experience and thoughts, hope it could help you in some ways. I was an alcoholic few years ago. I drank a lot almost every single day, I would just stop ...

Hi, welcome to the forum.

I'm suffering from depression too.
Good thing that you've found this site. Folks here do listen and help as much as they can.
I have been feeling better since I came here, so hope you'll make feel better too.

He's very cute. I bet he's now a grown healthy boy and a very playful one. Take care of him. Wish you all the best.

Sorry to hear about your situation.
I can feel you, you're not alone, we are here for you.

Try(you or your parents) to talk with her and find out why she's acting strange, if she has a problem or something like that. Then you could tell if she feels depressed.

Thanks for sharing. It's really nice. Well done.

Proudy wrote:a man was walking across a desert and when he looked behind him there were no foot prints in the sand, it was perfectly flat and undisturbed. It wasn't windy or raining, it was a calm day.

How is it that he wasn't leaving foot prints behind?

I think he's a ghost that's why no foot prints.

You could seek a counselor, he/she might be a big help for you. You're young, make yourself free from anything that goes you down. I hope you'll feel better, I know you will.

Hi.
I'm struggling with depression, but reaching out here helps me feel better, and it prevents me from thinking too much.
Surely our folks here would share ideas with you. I just hope we could be a big help for you.