I'm New Here

[Camaro68]

I'm new here and I'm struggling with my depression. I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in 2015.

In April I started the process of a divorce from a 21 year marriage in San Diego. I have since moved home to Massachusetts in August. I don't know if I've done the right thing, I'm second guessing my every decision even though my therapist of 6 years supported me.

I'm staying with my best friend, we've been best friends since we were 12. I'm greatful to have her and her husband. They've taken me and my 7.5 lb service dog in. I just can't seem to find my footing.

I'm in a dark place and can't seem to get out of it.

thanks for letting me vent

[Pugglesworth]

Hi Camaro.

Welcome.

Sorry you're in such a rough spot. Divorce is hard especially with depression to add to it. Most of us here struggle with depression and anxiety. They are two aspects of the same neurological condition. You're introducing a lot of change into your life right now, so your system is already going to be trying to regain balance. This will be a larger challenge with the depression. I'm glad you have a friend for support.

Feel free to vent anytime.

It's what were here for.

[EleanorRose]

It’s great to hear you have a really supportive friend so you don’t have to face this alone.

You’ve had a lot to contend with over recent years by the sounds of it so it’s unsurprising that you can’t quite find your footing. It will take time but you will get through this.

Divorce was a major life decision and I think it’s perfectly normal that you may have some doubts and start to wonder if you made the right choice.

You would have thought a lot about that decision though and by the sounds of it discussed it with your therapist. It wasn’t a decision taken lightly so try to trust in yourself that you are doing the right thing. It’s natural to feel we’ve made a mistake when everything feels like it’s getting worse - this is what you thought would be best in the long term.

[SuZQ154]

Welcome!

Sorry you are going through major life changes. Glad you are posting and reaching out! Your long time friends and your therapist are supporting your decision to leave, and yet, these are major changes and will take time to adjust to and heal from. Please be easy on yourself and allow others and the Lord to be there for you. We are here for you.