Depression Understood Forums

Hi everyone. I've suffered with depression for many years and I have my ups and downs! I've been pretty stable for the last few months - although the lack of sunlight over the winter gave me a bit of a kick down. Generally I was okay. Now today I really, really feel down - for no reason. Perhaps I'm tired, perhaps I need a holiday. I posted on here because I just wanted someone to talk to, somebody to vent at! I know from experience (only depressed people realise this) that there's not a lot anyone can do but listen and go, "There, There - you'll feel better soon" - it may not be true, but it makes us feel a bit better that someone is there, doesn't it? Someone who will make you a cup of tea and just 'be nice'. I'm at work now and forced to make my own tea and say "There, There" to myself - it doesn't work too well!

Anyway, I guess that that's enough of an intro - I suppose I had better give some vitals though - I'm 37, Male, Married with two cats, Depressed, pissed off, want to go home, but have two hours left, can't get started on anything er....

PM me if you want to say hello on the forum - that's nice too. Although I have a meeting in 10 minutes which may or not be interesting - takes my mind off procrastination though.

Hi netman! *hugs* There, there you will feel better soon! Sorry to hear you are having a rough time right now. Feel free to vent here as often as you like/need ....we are listening! And yes, I agree it does somehow make us feel better for someone to just realize we are down, and at least attempt to make us feel better. Hope to hear more from you soon, take care!

Hi Netman, Nice to meet you. I do hope it gets better for you and someone at work offers to make that cup of tea every once in awhile. This is a great place to vent and express yourself as you cope with the ups and downs of depression. Keep posting and know it will get better and we all care very much.