Hello everyone

Good evening. This is my introductory post. I’m just a middle-aged man going through depression, sadness and loneliness—-and have never spoken to anyone about this. This forum seemed like a good place to start. All comments/communication welcome. Thanks.

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Hi and welcome!! You can share and vent to us, no judgment here. 😊

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Thank you, I appreciate it.

[Needtovent]

Welcome. Hopefully as you read posts, you’ll realize the importance of talking to someone. Do you have a friend, family member, or someone from a church or social group in whom you can confide? A therapist would be a good start, as well as here.

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Thank you. Unfortunately I don’t have anyone I can talk to. I don’t view this as permanent and hopefully I can take steps to change my situation. I am reading posts now. Thanks again.

[Jimdubu]

Welcome, Do yo have anyone you can talk to about how you have been feeling? a sibling, a friend or maybe a church pastor? if you find yourself in crisis you of course can call 911, or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. there is also a text crisis line at 741741. What I find that helps me is to count my blessings, then thank the one who gave them to me . I also am reading a really good book by John McAurthur Anxious For Nothing, and recently finished another ironically with the same name by Max Lucado . I am a Christian and these are both Christian authors. Prayers to you.