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Hello @gracemary,
I'd like to welcome you to Connect, and before anything else, let you know that you are not alone as you will see from the community here.
I'm tagging @tabi @amberpep @pamelacelia @georgette12 @dott @piglit @bettyann @athome @roxie43 @callalily74 @guener @lesbatts @iamkaren @quazar, who I'm certain will join in to share their stories and experiences with you.
I would also encourage you to look at some other discussions in Mental Health:
Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms
http://mayocl.in/2dcJB7p
Depression — Let’s snap out of expecting to snap out of it
http://mayocl.in/2i59kQf
Is counseling helpful?
http://mayocl.in/2g37guy
No matter how you experience it, depression is different for each person. Absolutely nobody wants to feel abandoned or lonely.
@gracemary, while we wait together for others to join in, what about starting with something really simple like coming to post on Connect once a day. You can say whatever you want. You can vent or tell us what the weather is doing outside your window. What do you think?
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gracemary I too have felt abandoned but I know that many here are wonderful people who help all of us get through this pain of depression. I was doing very bad when I came on at the beginning of the year, but I am now doing better just knowing that I have this outlet where people understand. It can be overwhelming after years of not being able to openly discuss with others how you are feeling without getting a negative response. Thank you for the courage it took to get on here and say something of your life. Feel free to come back when you can. We are all here in the same boat so we understand you gracemary.
@johnhans Thanks for your encouraging words! I'm glad that you are doing better now. Teresa
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thank you so much. I feel a little overwhelmed right now