I'm both. Depression Sufferer AND can advise others some too
Old guy here. 55, 30 years of bad depression.
Farm kid who's transferred to town.
I like travel, family, church, friends, outdoors, work, etc.
I'm worse in the winter nowdays.
I need more friends.
@Pete333
Thanks for sharing about yourself with us. I can see the community will benefit from your help and support you can offer. Friendship can help us when we're battling depression and depressive episodes! What things have you tried to make new friends? 30 years is a long time to battle depression and I'm very sorry you've had to live with it for so long. What advice would you give someone who is battling depression to get through their worst days?
@Jenna
I have to use antidepressants nowdays. And low stress, high activity, walking, sloooow jogging, keep moving.
Yes, people run like hell from depression. I think they don't want to think they could have it.
My only sibling has both gypped and abandoned me. My wife of 26 years left. My mom passed away, my dad is in nursing care. My two sons are very good too me. And my ex wife texted me six months ago and said, "sorry for ruining your life." She exploded our family. But, we're Christians and we don't hate. So, we still help each other out.
If your fairly young get active for a month before you think it won't help. It's subtle and slow, but definitely helps.
Please tell me about yourself some. I hope you're ok.