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Thanks, Strength. I really needed to hear that. I tend to think that when he sees my number come up on his phone he debates whether or not to answer it. The fact that he usually answers right away or calls me back a little later tells me that my thoughts are just a product of the depression. Thanks for making a connection with me.
First of all, welcome Rebbie! You have come to a really great place.
Secondly, don't feel guilty about leaning on your son these days. He is in your life for many reasons, and to help you, because there is no doubt that you've helped him many times along the way. Try not to beat yourself up about it. Here for you!
Thanks, Six Flags. It is difficult to be this way, especially in regards to family. My family has been very supportive, but I really hate to have them see the set-backs because I feel like they'll become exasperated with me. I have two grown sons to whom I've always been the strong one, the person they go to when anything, good or bad, happens in their life. I really hate for them to see me this way. I want to be that strong, wise parent that they've always been able to depend upon. I've really been leaning on my oldest son a lot lately and I feel so guilty for putting him in that position. But, I'm going to try to get through today without beating myself up about it. Thanks again for the kind words.
hey rebbie... i am too new at this, this is a wonderful place not only for support, but answering questions, and just talkin' to others that are goin' thru the same things as you. as with all of our loved ones alot of times they just look at what we go through and say get over it, not knowing that it's as hard as it is. keep your chin up, and keep marching, not plodding, or shuffling forward... MARCH! take a step day by day, we can all make it!
I have found that people are in the forums at all times of the day. It has helped me to log in often, as I get a chance to just check in.
From what I understand the IM feature is not working at the moment. Hopefully they will have that up soon. Posting in the forums is helpful, but sometimes some instant feedback would be nice.
We are here and we are listening (reading...haha).
When is the best time to be on the forum to have open discussions or to talk with someone through IMs? Does everyone IM very much? Thanks for your kind words guys. Hope to see you around.
Hi Rebbie and welcome! As Pete and Samantha wrote, I, too look forward to seeing you around the forums and hearing about how you are doing. It's a great program and a great environment to say what you want and not be judged.
Welcome to our wonderful support community You have come to a great place.
Please take the time to read through the program and to explore
the tools and resources that are available to you through this site. It
is great that you are being proactive, and that you are actively trying
to pull yourself out of the funk that you feel you're in. You can do
this. Also, please read through the forums, and post often! There are
many members who have and who are going through the same thing as you.
Please stay close, and please keep us posted on how you are doing. We are here to help and support you in whatever you need.
I'm new here today. I've been suffering with depression for almost 20 years. Currently, I live alone (except for my two adorable pugs) and have recently gone through (and am still going through) a difficult divorce. I have two grown sons who live very far from home and my entire family lives 1,000+ miles away. Very lonely, struggling financially and looking for some support.
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