Depression Understood Forums

Hello. I am new here. I have been stuck in a rut of depression and thought I should try to at least get some help. I don't have the money for professional help and I don't have a vehicle to get to any appointments if I did. So I decided to at least start by finding a forum where I might possibly get some help or advice that will at least point me in the correct direction.

So, here I am.

A (very) little about me. I am an artist and writer. I am middle aged and just now trying to achieve my dreams after a traumatic life experience that caused me to loose everything (family, reputation, all finances, everything). It is difficult starting over and, as a result, I have been basically spinning my wheels for the past three years. Now I am tired of it and want to move forward with my life. I'll post more details of what I am struggling with in another part of the forum as this part is for saying hello. So ... HELLO!

Hey Silver,
Welcome aboard! Yeah, starting over is rough. How did you lose it all? I hope you can find some hope and solace through people here. It is a help to know that others are listening; No judgment here! Ttyl. :-]

Hi I can relate to your story.I am new here and I am older and have lost everything . I have tried various "cures" and none worked
I am now trying to find an affordable place to live. Most of my friends now avoid me,never returning calls. They say" you are always negative"
the last time I tried medication I had a severe physical reaction that scared me. I pray every night to not wake up in the morning. I think only people that understand depression know what this is like.
thanks for listening and I hope you can find some relief