Depression Understood Forums

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.

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.

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

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.

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".