Need someone to talk to/Listen to others

@Nikkim390 I have not talked to anyone about it but I've been thinking about it.

@AnnaRandall Talking about it along with medication can help 

i really need someone to talk to i have been dealing with really bad depression and that is leading into alcoholism and i just dont know what to do. it makes me feel like giving up all the time cuz i just dont know how to cope with things at all 

@mando99 

You need to stay strong don't ever give up, everyone has a cross that they have to carry us we got a disease but we're still here so make life the best you can, I know you want to drink when your depressed try to get into a craft that you like. I spoke with my doctor about my depression and they put me on canibis and cbd due to me not wanting to take pills, it really has helped with both my depression and my pain levels.

I'm here if you want to chat.

Threasa

@mando99 I too used alcohol to deal with depression. It worked to numb the serious pain of childhood traumas as they surfaced; then it quit working and made me more depressed. It is a depressant after all. Before I became an alcoholic, I would not touch alcohol or any depressant when going through loss but with this stuff, I was overwhelmed. I have been sober 3 years and things have slowly gotten better. Pills don't work on me anymore (i.e., antidepressants) so the spiritual approach made the difference. Just consider it, AA, but no pressure. Bless you!!

@shaelynkutis I had my first bout with depression in college when multiple negative things intersected. You know like a break up, death of my father, car accident, poisoning. Sorry you are down. Try to be around uplifting people. It also helps to help another even if its just calling to see how someone else is feeling. It gets us out of our heads and our negative thoughts and into productive action. I feel for you!!

@AnnaRandall 

I finally got off Prozac several months prior to Covid and was elated. Then about 4 months in to Covid I had to give in and go back on it and was devastated and no one to talk to. I do understand Not wanting to take anything believe me. I lost my son on Thanksgiving 2015 and sometimes it seems it will never get easier. I do feel for you losing 3 people. That is extremly hard. If you ever need to vent or chat I am here. 

I am so holding on desperately that this next year I can go visit my sister in Kentucky, I saw almost no one in 2020

Joyce

@mando99 I understand giving up. I have felt suicidal many time thinking what is the use but I keep fighting I guess. This site seems to be pretty good so far for me so stay with us here an talk to someone when your down.

@shaelynkutis Im new here too. This site seems for now to be really good and finding others that share the same issues. I have depression too and it is a serious struggle. Please let us know when you need us

I'm new too this group.... Have been looking for someone who understands...