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Hi Jeanie! Glad you are feeling better - does time really heal all wounds? I wonder... I am doing well. Happy in most avenues of my life... liking my job, loving my family, and in love with my boyfriend. To tell you the truth, after so many years with the ex, the abuse, the estrangement he caused wi...

Hi Jenna! Don't think we've met...good to meet you! Isn't this a wonderful site? I too have been a member of the chat room for a while, and just started using the forums. And there always is light! The world is full of it - I've been able to see that myself lately...
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Why thank you, Jeanie! (((((((((((Jeanie))))))))))

You're welcome! And you are right... How are you, Jeanie? Long time no chat...

Lily...it really sounds like although you are depressed, you definitely have the right, positive attitude about making yourself better. Good for you! Keep fighting, Lily - with a great attitude like this you will overcome!!!!

Hi CJLsky. I'm sorry for my long delay here, but I'm relatively new to the forums here, so I just got an opportunity to read your post. Firstly, Jeanie is right. Relationships are a major factor in life, so please don't feel badly that you are missing it right now. A desire to connect emotionally an...

One more thing, Monty. I've actually had a close male friend for ten years, and sex never did get in the way...I actually believe it is possible if both people are committed to the friendship. Having a friend of the opposite sex can be very rewarding, in my experience, and they can give you a differ...

Here's another hug... (((((((((((((Monty))))))))))))) I hope you are feeling a bit better, but loss is never easy, I know. Here's good thoughts going your way...and I'm very very sorry for your pain and loss.

Hi Andy - welcome to Depression Understood! Hope you become a regular, and to perhaps talk to you in the chat room as well as the forums... I'm Amy. 32 years old from America - nice to meet you!

welcome to depression understood Zalent! Four/Five years is a long time to be dealing with depression, but I'm glad you venture out now - you should be proud of that! I hope you visit the chat room affiliated with this site if you have not already, because there are a lot of kind folks in there who ...

Hello there and welcome to DU! Don't ever feel that your life is not important enough to feel stress about, ok? Also, please think about, if you have not already, joining the chat affiliated with this forum...nice supportive folks in there!

Hi footballfan. Didn't it feel pretty good to get all that off your chest? And I did read the whole thing. It sounds to me that you are probably trying to discover who exactly you are. Which, I can promise you, is common at your age. The only advice I can give for that is...go with the flow. Take no...

oh, DyLaN, I'm so sorry for all that has happened to you. I believe the first step in healing is forgiving yourself. I know, I know, easier said than done, but you and your family will never heal unless forgiveness happens. It seems that you have wonderful parents. They love you! Although they miss ...

hi...I can't say I've taken those particular drugs, but I can say that I am on Paxil and drinking in moderation doesn't seem to harm me. I would encourage you to let certain, close family members know about what's going on with you...it's nothing to be ashamed of, and you may be surprised by the res...

Oh tiger...I am so sorry you are dealing with this! Please remember that none of this is your fault. It sounds as if your mom is not only suffering from depression, but perhaps an alcohol problem as well. There is nothing you can do, I'm afraid. You need to take care of yourself more than anything. ...