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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)75. I know it's hard to see right now, but you'd be better off to stay where you are
because even though you're not feeling anything right now, being on the street would just make things 1000 times worse. Maybe see about getting on some meds? I know they don't always fix the problem, but you won't know unless you try.
I speak from experience, I've suffered with depression since the age of 14 or so (42 now). I finally had to admit a few months ago that life wasn't going so well with me off my meds, so I've gone back on. Things are marginally better. I also was against therapy for the longest time but finally succumbed to a good therapist and that has helped as well. Just learning to cope with some of my issues that add to the depression has been good. The problems will always be there but the coping mechanisms are new.
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I've not lived on the street but have dealt with depression. Please stay positive. I can relate to
Lint Head
May 2013
#2
I admire you and your will power! Hope I can be that brave when I have to face something like you
Lint Head
May 2013
#8
Wow, that was a lot to take in. Probably the wisest post I have ever seen.
Live and Learn
May 2013
#12
I'm 70 & I'm tired. With the exception of 3 good friends, a nephew and a niece, virtually everyone
Booster
May 2013
#58
I feel so much better now. I don't feel so alone after reading your reply. I was beginning to
Booster
May 2013
#81
We're on a similar hamster wheel. *hugs* I think many of us who are mentally ill still
GreenPartyVoter
May 2013
#29
no one 'deserves' it. who is judging you but yourself? i seriously doubt your parents would
HiPointDem
May 2013
#25
'embarrassing messes' = everyone has them. make amends where you need to & move on. they
HiPointDem
May 2013
#28
I wish I oculd share your experiences with some of my uncaring hateful coworkers
rustydog
May 2013
#55
"Living on the streets" is my mental backstop, and I may be flippant about it sometimes...
hunter
May 2013
#42
If it had not been for a very nice college professor, I would have been very close
liberal N proud
May 2013
#56
I know it's hard to see right now, but you'd be better off to stay where you are
justiceischeap
May 2013
#75