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[CR50]

Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a good day. I am new to depression forums/chat rooms but thought it might help me. I have been struggling with depression and anxiety pretty much my whole life (I'm 50). Over the years, I have tried medications, counseling, exercise, meditation, and journaling and nothing really seems to help. I think what I am really needing is understanding from others that are going through this too. I do not have much support from my family because they do not understand depression and anxiety. I don't really have friends either, they are more like acquaintances. I feel alone all the time.

[Prycejosh1987]

Have you tried prayer. Meditation is a relaxation method but prayer coupled with practical faith produces a better outlook and more focus, which is what you need and what we all want.

[bevis0405]

It’s completely understandable that you’re looking for connection and understanding from people who truly get what you’re going through. Worldle

[martruly]

Welcome, and thank you for sharing. You're not alone—many of us here truly understand how you feel. This is a safe space, and we're here to support you.

[Tom57]

To CR50 - You posted about two years ago. How are doing now?

For what you posted, I feel the same way. I can't offer any suggestions because I don't know either. Yesterday I made a post on a thread on here - "It's Destroying Me Being So Alone".