I'm tired....I feel I want to give up now.

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I agree, we must find our own way, not the path of somebody else. I have also been on the brink to give up, but there is one"inner me" who never gives up. I feel we must give what we can, when we come across people that struggle this hard. But all we can do is simply to give some kind words, point the direction and share whatever we have done to become strong within ourself.
The actual steps must be carried out by old soul himself.

nocturnalquilter has a crisp and pragmatic voice. He contributes something that is sometimes missing.

Old_Soul, IMO, was gathering information and I hope that he picked up some useful ideas to keep in his hopper.

He should take advice, but also sometimes people store advice and think about what people say later, offline, as I do, when it doesn't appear we are paying attention at the time.

So, IMO, everyone is right on this thread an no one was "wrong".

I have given a lot of thought to what each of you said to me. I felt that almost all of you were very kind. And I ignored a rude comment by one. I also realize that sometimes I say things that are insensitive and in reality do not mean what it appears I meant to say. I spoke to many of you via e mail. I have 4 messages yet to read. I have met some very kind souls here...even one from England that has his own horses ! I feel better lately...although I still sleep a lot and am up all night long. I am trying to recover from this very serious bout of depression.

Old Soul

I am sad to hear that you are going though a hard time right now, please try to keep your spirts up. If you feel down then try to think of something jolly or amusing, it is better to think of something happy rather than think of nothing. I am hopeful that you will feel better soon.

Well done old soul! Get back into things, grasp each task and do it well. Reach out to new things. Make your mark.

I also feel it is really very important to take people seriously when it comes to depression. I know that other people can often misinterpret communications about their state of being in these situations as maniulative cries for help. and i beg to differ on that count. My personal experience leads me to know that actually communicating it is of vital importance and may be the beginning of some kind of very significant bridge to the world again. IT is the beginning of a logical and imprtant process that allows other opinions in to counter wthe self-deprecating spiral of thoughts that one is in the grip of. THe mere gesture of communication can be of utmost importance in the cessation of the downward spiral. and it can begin with a small whimper or expression. If others hear and respond, their input and compassion can be the antidote to the depression....a small and significant beginning of change.It is a very logical process actually. Given that many of us are in fact quite socially isolated, the import of an expression of severe depression is even more profound. I take it seriously and hope that anything i say can be of comfort and help.

Take it easy OLD SOUL. good luck on your journey. here are some cool emoticons to help you on your way for the day.

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millie - I agree precisely. i try to be the listening friend i never had.

Thank you everyone. And one on here... Annette even is hooking me up with a friend who is a theropist. I am going to e mail him. But I am afraid of him. I am not sure what to say to him at first. I fear what he might say to me and I fear life if he changes it. I told Annette I would contact him and I have been sitting her afraid to type him now for an hour


Old Soul