Still hanging in there depression really does hurt.

Yep Julie, I am moving at a slow pace right now but I am moving.

Carla

Sending positive vibes and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} your way. This too shall pass.

I'll be praying for you!

Nika

Nika you are so right.  I am in the middle of a storm and I know thru God this will pass.  I just have to hold on. 

Thank you for the prayers.
Carla

 I am thinking about you and if you ever need to talk please PM me. Big Hugs! 

I just might do that someday. ((((Hugs))))

Carla

I know your pain and I will assure you it gets better, Keep going forward even if slowly.

I am counting on it getting better Zuzu ((((Hugs))))
Carla

Carla- Sounds like life has been rough the last 6 months- I'm sorry life is working out this way right now.  You took a step toward trying medications and it sounds like you are adjusting to them.  It is unfortunate that we have to experience these hardships and sadness.  I know how depression rears its ugly head as I have suffered with it a great many years myself.  I'm glad you are doing things like staying dressed and out of bed all day- some days this is the most we can ask for.  If you are familiar with medications then you may know that sometimes the side effects subside with some time.  Keep your goals short term for now so as not to be too overwhelmed.  With my recent surgery it has left me with the blues a bit too and had to make some life changing decisions that affected some big goals of mine.  I learned that it's okay to put them aside for now and focus on taking care of myself.  I hope that you continue to nurture yourself and surround yourself with supports- as you have pointed out- there are caring people all around you.

Take care,
Sheilagh

((((Hugs)))) Sheilagh

Yep depression really sucks.  I am truly blessed with alot of freinds that love me.  My phone rang its self to death yesterday.  Everyone keeps checking in on me.  Gosh I knew it was bad but wow. 

They all said they could hear me smiling again thru the phone so some improvment has been made.  I did not have time to focus on me the last 6 months and thats ok cause my parents needed me and I was there.  I did not leave my dads side for a minute.  Watching him pass was harder on me than I thought.

Carla

 :(  (((((HUG))))))  I am proud of you for openly talking about it.  I bet you are helping yourself and others who wont ever post just by talking about this publicly.  I've been there in the past and I understand that dark place.  never give up on you!