I Just Wanted Some Company

[UnorthodoxDinosaur]

Hi All!

I joined a couple of days ago so I figured I should introduce myself. You can call me Dino. I'm in my early 30's and have been dealing with depression since I was a little kid. I've also got some anxiety issues and a hard time sleeping. I’m kinda in a bad depression spell right now. No rhyme or reason for it, my brain is just a jackass. It’ll pass. I quit my job a few months ago (not sorry), and live alone so I've been experiencing a lot of loneliness lately. I'm usually up into the wee hours of the night when I know my friends and family are probably asleep. Loneliness amplifies my depression and anxiety tenfold, and that is how I found myself writing to others in this group. It’s helping me feel better. I hope it helps the people I talk to feel a little bit better, too.

[conquestofhappiness]

Nice to meet you Dino. I think communicating with people in this forum is a good way to release some stress we build up. I hope you'd feel better very soon!

[wannabeme]

Hiii dear! Talking to people is amazing, and it ll help you a lot. If u want and need, am here!!! 😘😌

[mtnee]

Hello Dino, I'm going through some depression myself right now and loneliness plays a big role. If you want some company, feel free to pm me. Maybe we can encourage each other.

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the group. There is a lot of support here. I don't sleep well so I'm up and down all night.

We are all here to offer support.

[Hidden]

There are people on site that will give you support here either from the USA or UK, depending on time of day. Do not feel unable to vent or insulate yourself when your concerns manifest themselves.

BOB

[Lovetravel737]

Same here- I can’t figure out why I’ve gone into a depression/anxiety spell in the last month and half. It’s been so hard living like this. Feeling so alone even though I’m “not alone” If that makes sense. I think the holidays really bring a lot of sadness and loneliness to many people out there. Not once have i gotten excited about the holidays this year.... anyways, enough venting on my part—I understand how you’re feeling!

[JMB1989]

You say you have had depression all of your life. I have been examining my life to pick out the signs. I know the anxiety and depression have always been there. I know when I had my first acute episode was in college. I come up with about 5 episodes including right now. What has changed is the last two I have no concept of hope. I dont see anyway out. I have thoughts about ending me. I am not diagnosed. I actually teach security and law enforcement. I am a mental health counselor part time. The education and experience do not help me in managing this. I know the routine therapy. It makes me more cynical and resistant to standard therapies. I hope that you find something that helps you. Talking on this site helps. Gives you a safe place to bounce ideas off of people who experience simular issues.