Depression Recovery

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p/e You’ve always been there for me.. even when I was uncommunicative, you always let me know that you were available to me.  That’s meant so much to me.  And it’s helped me through some weepy, teary times. I care so much for you.   With much love and caring, moppet ps:  i’m glad you posted this.  it gives me a chance to give back a bit of what you’ve given to me.   hugs… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve been very fortunate that I haven’t really been in the dumps for a >long time but this weekend I am. It just seems like all of a sudden I feel >very sad, like crying a lot, and guilty and frustrated, and *all alone* >even though logoc tells me I’m not. ><P>And of all the weekends, I have received almost no E-mail when i am >used to talking to quite a few people every day. Just adds to the lonliness.&nbsp; >The only thing I can think of that might help me today is if some of you >that know me would just tell me you care about me. ><P>I feel so ashamed for having to ask for this. ><P>Stan

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Stan I dont know you , but I do know depression TOO well. This group is a wonderful source of help. I can remember getting an awful almost panicky feeling on Sundays when I was out of my weekday routine. Maybe that is some of why you feel as you do. Hope things get better. Be well. Bob

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Stan, You have friends here who care.  I’m one hugs, mourning dove You don’t need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:

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t this weekend I am. It just seems like all of a sudden I feel<BR> >very sad, like crying a lot, and guilty and frustrated, and *all alone*<BR>

oh boy, stan.  i don’t know you either but i’m feeling the same way. i have felt this coming on since wednesday. i HATE it….there’s no reason.  it was actually a good week…won a new account. but here i am feeling down…though not as bad as my last crash… i have been cranky and snappy all weekend.   i made quite an impression at the supermarket…complaining about everything…not sure that that’s any better than crying. anyway, here i sit…1 phone call all weekend…no e-mail; not even from someone with whom i thought i was building something, — i’m sure he’s just busy — but you know how these moods exaggerate everything. all we can do is hang on until the mood lifts.  try to do something nice for yourself.  i understand exercising helps also — i’m wayyy too lazy for that though so, for what it’s worth — you’re not alone stan.  if we all stick together we can make it through christine

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Hi Stan,          I just wanted to let you know,  that I do care. We all need positive attention;  so don’t feel ashamed for asking for it.   You know even when you feel  lonely,  you are never truly alone.  But sometimes knowing that God is beside you is not enough,  we need human contact.  And the only way to get that is to ask.         I think people who are perceived as strong – don’t often get a lot of support – cause people know that they will survive,  or they don’t see the cracks that you can fall into. I hope you start to feeling better soon. in faith, Cyndi When God sends the dawn – He sends it for all. – Cervantes    

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dear Stan, I’m sorry you’re feeling so alone. I know it must feel terrible. And depression can make you feel lonely even when you’re not alone. Please don’t feel ashamed. I haven’t talked with you much, but I care. Hugs if you would like them- Please take care, Lindsay > It just seems like all of a sudden I feel >very sad, like crying a lot, and guilty and frustrated, and *all alone* >even though logoc tells me I’m not. >And of all the weekends, I have received almost no E-mail when i am >used to talking to quite a few people every day. Just adds to the >lonliness.&nbsp; >The only thing I can think of that might help me today is if some of you >that know me would just tell me you care about me. >I feel so ashamed for having to ask for this.

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> It just seems like all of a sudden I feel >very sad, like crying a lot, and guilty and frustrated, and *all alone* >even though logoc tells me I’m not. >And of all the weekends, I have received almost no E-mail when i am >used to talking to quite a few people every day. Just adds to the >lonliness.&nbsp; >The only thing I can think of that might help me today is if some of you >that know me would just tell me you care about me. >I feel so ashamed for having to ask for this.

I don’t know you, but I wanted to answer because I often feel this very same way.  Logic has nothing to do with the way I feel.  I can have a hundred people tell me I’m great and popular, but I’d still feel ashamed and awful and alone. Yet when I hear that feeling from you, I want to tell you that you’re not alone, and that you are strong, not shameful, for asking to hear this.  I’m often too scared to ask for help and support.  I think you’re really brave to do it. Maybe this doesn’t help how you feel, but I still wanted you to know. Holly Renee

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Stan, I am sorry to hear you are so sad and lonely.  I get sad with empty email boxes too, especially during weekends and vacations when I have a lot of time on my hands.  I just want to hear one person say he or she was thinking of me — so I would’nt feel so alone. I heard you.  I care.  You have sent me such wonderful support through email.  There is no shame in asking for a gentle word or two from people who love you when you are hurting and finding it hard to love yourself.  What you posted took courage and I hope this reply eases the pain, at least a little. Holly p’d/e’d

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>The only thing I can think of that might help me today is if some of you >that know me would just tell me you care about me. >I feel so ashamed for having to ask for this. >Stan

Dear Stan, need some positive reinforcement from time to time….but we also get self-absorbed and that sometimes lets others down….(who need us, as much as we need them)….I know I do it…it’s just life…sometimes it gets in the way of being human…..well, methinks that now you know you can come here anytime you want…I’ve missed reading your very supportive posts…stick around a while, OK…we do care very much….be well, CelestialSurvivor — "When reality is too harsh, the ridiculous often becomes the sublime." :me "They’re not problems, they’re just solutions we haven’t found yet.":also me

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