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It does not sound like you are a failure to me, you have a wife and a child, There are alot of people in this world that do not have those kinds of support available.

Even the closest members of family can be unsupportive or not understand how you are feeling. There is someone that will, you have to keep trying and fighting for that change. Dont give up but pursue a good relationship with family, it could be a misunderstanding or how you are coming off. Its like ...

You need to address the underlying issues. There are always suicidal triggers, have cause a person to want to self harm or overdose, etc. There is a reason that is causing you to feel suicidal, do not take it lying down. See a counsellor or therapist to help you through issues. Talk to somebody arou...

Seek help and never give up. You will find that the help you receive will put you on the right path. Good luck.

Amen to that, friend.

You have to stress the point that her life is important and has value. She has you for example.

I do not think you should hide your feelings. I say always be open and honest in your feelings with others. There is always someone that will be there for you, and support you. Most of the time people show support and encourage coping methods, their are others that you help you on the road to recove...

I think the most important thing is your finances, money isnt everything but it makes the world go around. Explore options on what you could do to change this issue. Explore loans, or overdraft or some sort of benefit that can help you. Seek and speak to a money adviser. You cannot go wrong. Your on...

Find your motivation, and find your purpose, the best but most elusive thing in this world is purpose. Most people don't believe there is a purpose, those that do would say its something superficial. I ask God myself and found purpose over time myself. It wasnt always like this, i became extremely s...

It is sad to say but just remember that you have comfort in moving on and finding new friends, i have had more friendships and lost more friends than you and i have had hot dinners. Worthless friends are easy to tell, mainly because of self indulgence. Good friends will generally care for you and gi...

The best thing you can do is bear the suffering, i think giving birth to children is the least of a persons worries, the harder part is helping them grow up. The best thing is once they become independent, because they start supporting you, and can really help you in your life. Unity in family is th...

Hello everybody. I am a new member I have been in depression for nearly 10 years. In that time, I lived with it maybe because it was not too serious. Until now, I go to work and have financial burden, it goes much worse than I think. I start to think about the reason why I exist, I feel isolated ev...

That is not a good position to be in, simply because friends are supposed to be there for you and provide a secondary support system. Your family will be the primary support system, Your online friends and other people will be the third support system. You have to exhaust these options in try differ...

It is okay to feel blank sometimes, the problem is if you let these thoughts and feelings take over you. Negativity will always affect you and me but we should not give it room to work.

Hi everyone. I came across a book called Your Body's Many Cries for Water (2008). Protocol: Sprinkle salt on your tongue & drink water (1/2 body weight in ounces) daily. Salt I'm using is coarse unrefined sea salt, NO anti-caking agents. **I've been doing this & my mood has improved a great...