Support circle for depression

pondguy23 · Post by **pondguy23** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:57 pm

Hi to everyone in this forum. I just realized yesterday that this area existed and wow what a relief to find some people that I can really realate to. I have been depressed since I was a kid and have tried different antidepressants in my adult life. Now at 44 and going through my 3rd divorce I am finally finding out some of the things that I wish I knew so many years ago. Depression is an ugly beast and I really look forward to finding a way to overcome and contain it for good. It has cost me so many heartaches over the years. It is so good to know that I have others that are going through or have gone through the same thing. At times I have felt all alone and have just prayed to God that I could think normally and see the world the way others see it. The discussion about telling your own horror stories hits me very close to home and now with the help of good people like you and prayer I am finally starting to realize I don't have to keep replaying the same old stories over and over. I truly feel that when I saw the ad for this program that it was an answer to a prayer. I just can't wait to get mentally healthy. It will not be easy, but I look forward to it so much. Thanks for letting me ramble a bit.

MartiSue · Post by **MartiSue** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:32 pm

Glad you've found us! Realizing, & admitting there is a problem begins the path to recovery.

K.Denise C · Post by **K.Denise C** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:45 pm

Welcome pondguy23... you've come to the right place. Sounded as though you were describing my life. I had been praying that God would help me with my depression and lead me to where I needed to go. Within a day or so I seen Luccinda's program advertised on t.v. for the first time. I had heard it on the radio but never on t.v. I felt that was a God thing so I ordered it. I'm so grateful for the post and knowing I'm not the only one who feels this way.

New Jen · Post by **New Jen** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:28 am

Hi everyone,
I'm feeling overwhelmed right now and a little depreesion and anxiety is starting. The last two weeks I have not stayed on my routine due to traveling to my doctors that are 4 hours away we live in the outback. Plus I was feeling good and really hit the housework hard,but I have fibromyalgia and payed for it at least 3-4 days. So, now I have a lot of things to catch up on and I feel like my head is going to explode. I sat down and wrote what were the real priorities to be done to get things in focus.Also, during the two weeks I wasn't doing my Lesson. So,right now I need help to not feel so overwhelmed, so I can keep my depression at bay. Any encourgaement or advice would be stronly appreciated, I really need some.

debchance · Post by **debchance** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:09 am

welcome pond guy, you are in good company. We will be riding the ride with you and we do know your pain. God, the Universe or who or whatever you choose to believe in really does communicate with us often. The tricky part is being present enough to recognize it and having hte presence of mind to act on your nudges and intuitions. Congratulations!
New Jen, I hope you are taking every opportunity to listen to the cds and coaching dvd. Sometimes when it feels like I can do nothing else having them playing in my car, headphones or home stereo gives me a little extra comfort. You will come out of this little funk and start to feel better again. Two steps forward and one step back, or maybe the other way around but you will keep making progress if you keep coming back to the program and reaching out here. Don't worry if you don't work the program perfectly. I really freaked out at first if I wasn't doing it just right I would get Zero results from it. Not true. Work it to the best of your ability right now, you can do more on the days you are able and you can alaways go back and refresh. Just keep moving forward, even one small slow step at a time. And remember you are not alone. I am now a believer in this program where as two months ago I started a thread 'scared to believe'. You can do it, don't give up on yourelf and above all cut yourself some slack.

spudbush · Post by **spudbush** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:21 am

Hi everyone, nice to know there are those who struggle with similar concerns. I would like to participate in your circle, I too struggle primarily with depression, and at times feel others don't understand, even myself, I don't understand at times. I realize there are multifactorial reasons, and that with this program I hope to be able to really look at myself and eventually like myself.
Thanks

cws · Post by **cws** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:05 am

It is so nice to know that their are others out there that can relate. I hope that we can all break through this cloud together

Stressed Momma · Post by **Stressed Momma** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:52 am

My depression is getting easier every day. Once i started this program and realized it wasn't all my fault to feel this way and I can be happy again.

New Jen · Post by **New Jen** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:45 pm

Hello Debchance,
Thank you so much to responding to my cry for help. You are so right even if I take small steps and keep going forward I'm still making progress. I haven't been listening to my C.D's and coaching DVD's this week. You have helped me revaluate my situation and showed me what I need to do, and cut myself some slack. I have been to hard on myself, but it helps to hear it from someone else. Agian thank you so much for responding. You don't know how much I appreciate it.

Celion · Post by **Celion** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:58 am

I have had depression since 1989 and have been on meds since then. One that worked for many years was Paxil. Then I had a total hysterectomy and my hormones changed and boom right back in the big black hole again. My anxiety is getting the best of me too. I have no confidence and low self esteem. I started on prestique and it seems to be helping. I am on week 2 and can relate to Lucinda. Let's keep up the good work, we have nothing to lose.
Celion