Hi, new to this or any support groups.

[ManUtd7]

Hi, been depressed most of my life. Turning 51 in a few days and seems like things will never get better. Some days I feel great but it quickly turns to sadness with just a simple bad thought. I'm introverted and don't have many friends to talk with. Can't remember the last time I made a new friend that I can trust. Wife is supportive but she's extroverted and doesn't always understand. Hopefully can help myself and others on this site. Thanks for reading.

[gogogirl]

Well welcome, and you are in good company.

[ManUtd7 in reply to gogogirl]

Thank you.

[dee_bells]

Hi ManUtd7,

Welcome to the group!

My birthday is next week and I am not too happy about it because it ends with a 0. So Happy early Birthday!

I think people who have never had depression have a hard time understanding how fast it can hit you and when. I think its fabulous that your wife is supportive of you.

I come on here when I feel sad, anxious or depressed and it makes me feel good if I can help any one. You’re in a great place here.

And post any time. 😁. If you want to chat I’m a night owl.

Take care. 😁

[ManUtd7 in reply to dee_bells]

Thank you. Happy early Birthday to you as well!!

[dee_bells in reply to ManUtd7]

Thank you. 😁😁

[keeka]

Welcome! I am new too. I am introverted also. I don’t have very many friends but I have a bunch of acquaintances. You are blessed to have a wife. I am sorry she doesn’t understand as well as you wish she did. I can relate to feeing like it’s never going to get better. I have a few mental illness diagnosis that I’m told I will always have I just have to learn to adapt to them. I’m sorry you feel depressed, i hope you can find something or things to help brighten your days and make the depression not quite so heavy and overbearing.

[ManUtd7 in reply to keeka]

Thank you!

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Hello and Welcome. I hope you find this group supportive and find some relief from your depression. I wish you peace.

[ManUtd7]

Thanks.