Depression

[AnimalLover123]

I don't have any questions just wanted to vent as I have no one to talk to. I've been feeling very depressed for years now and have no support. I am married but we have had problems for a few years now so he doesn't really care too much. Which adds to my depression.

[0175]

the best advice ever given to me was life to short to be with the wrong person so if your not happy time to move on and find the one that does make u happy

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

I'm sorry you aren't doing well. You will find lots of support here from people who understand

🐬

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. You have come to the right place to talk to people who understand depression and anxiety. There is so much support available here.

[Marysblue]

It's great we can talk here but if you want to talk to someone on the phone there are many warm lines or you can call 988 anytime you feel youre overwhelmed. It helps just to get it out and say it sometimes to someone that'll listen.

[LoveforAll41]

Hi AnimalLover, we are here to vent to anytime. Depression sucks for lack of a better word. I am so sorry that you have been depressed for years. I hope that hasn't been constant depression. I think depression is generally trying to tell us something, so I hope that you can find that message and do whatever work you need to for some relief from this depression. I wish you peace, strength, and hope on your journey.☮️

[Mohammad-341]

same here iam also alone and feel like connected to someone

[Teaching]

So sorry you are going through this. That is my situation too. Welcome to the community!

[Naturegirl60]

Remember this... without change, there will be no change ♥️

[catsrock]

I'm glad you are here. So sorry about what a hard time you've been having. I hope things get better soon.

[AnimalLover123]

I am going to start doing that thank you

[Indiegal]

I'm sorry your partner doesn't seem to care about your depression. Not an excuse for him, but I've found there are just some people who don't understand it. My parents don't. One time I called them overwhelmed saying that I was thinking about seeing a therapist (as an adult I should add). They freaked out and said, "no, they'll put you on meds and you don't want that." After that, I knew they weren't ones I could ever talk about it with so I don't.

Maybe try to find a friend or group instead that might understand and that you can talk to. Once I got to know members of my old book club, we all felt comfortable talking about personal issues, which included depression and past traumas for some. And I recently found a hiking group on Meetup that also has a Facebook group. I didn't realize it when I signed up that they aren't just a hiking group but were created as a support group for dealing with depression. I've only been to one event but I've participated in the Facebook group and that's been helpful. You just might find others that are in need of support to in unexpected places that you can relate better to.

I won't give any kind of marital advice as only you know if there are issues in your marriage you need to address. But sometimes it helps to have multiple people to support you in the different areas of your life instead of relying one person to be all of it.

[Noodlecatpiano]

I like animals too. They are the best companions.

[loveletters]

So sorry you are depressed for so long. I have been depressed for almost thirty years on and off. What helps me is that I pray a lot. Then I begin to feel better.