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[Beth Oh]

Talking is difficult, but a short introduction would be a polite thing for me to do if I'm going to be a member here.
My experience with depression began with a temporary depression that eventually lessened with time during the '80s.
Recently I've had that numb feeling: lost interest in things I once enjoyed, sleep disruptions, and weight loss. I haven't done much right in about two years. Talking is difficult for me.

I've been taking whatever temporary jobs I can muster since 2006 and my husband is supporting me. My insurance company is self contracted and it gives a wellness discount if no illnesses are diagnosed during the year. It's the one that is known for cancelling plans if it can scrounge an excuse. At any rate, I can't afford to be diagnosed with depression.
Sharing with fellow sufferers will save me sooner. Thank you for listening.

Beth Oh

[AndreaCoe]

What started your depression?

[dandelion]

((((((((((((((( Betty Oh ))))))))))))))))))))

Welcome to the forum Betty Oh, glad to see you here. I hope to see more of your post here. Sorry that you ve been having those feeling lately, i ve been feeling like that myself and its hard to brush off the feeling, and i understand how frustrated it is to not be able to enjoy things that we used to be enjoyed doing. Take care of yourself betty Oh and i hope you will find what you are looking for here, welcome to the family Betty Oh

Love
dandelion

[Mich]

Welcome to the forum Beth Oh. We are a supportive group here and can relate very well to your experience of depression. Hope to see you post some more. Michele

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

(((((((((((((( Beth Oh ))))))))))))))))))

Welcome to the forums, the support is wonderful. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Warmsoul

[shatteredhopes]

(((((((((((((((((((Beth OH)))))))))))))))) (that's a cyber hug) Welcome to the forums!

I am so sorry you are in a situation where you cannot seek professional help. But I have found the people here to be very caring, kind, and often offering good suggestions and insights that help.

I understand how depression can paralyze you in a sense and affect things like your sleep, weight, etc. Its hard. But we are listening as much as you want to share...

Wishing you peace and light in your day...