the cynic in me says it's all about more money for eli lilly and the rest of the drug manufacturers. "where does depression hurt - everywhere" "who does depression hurt -everyone" even the dog looked bummed out in that commercial. but then again i take lexapro and am grateful for it. wish nami or some reputable bunch would put out awareness ads. hopefully, when obama is elected we will be in better shape, i read where he wants mental health and treatment put on the same level as physical health.
hi fubar, that was a very succinct paragraph! depression didn't creep up on me - it always was there. but stress and triggers and worrying about others can slam you down even harder. hang in there......get a diagnosis! and if meds are in order - take them!
thanks everyone! yesterday was truly one of the worst days of my life! but seemingly i am still alive.....telling my son through a video screen that his grandma was dead was hell (they had a chaplin there also to talk to him) and then my older son lost it at the funeral. seems he has a drinking problem that his wife and i were unaware of. i feel like the worst mother on the planet! both sons with drug and mental problems, but neither see it or want help!!! what do you do? again, i feel like it's russian roulet every time i open my mouth or do something. seems i always make a bad situation worse. that's why i embrace my agoraphobia - safer in the house keeping my mouth shut and staying busy with the busy work.
hi stardust - are you sure it's the big D and not menopause or thyroid problems? delusional is such a great word isn't it? don't be afraid of meds though, they help if it's really depression. i love peppermint tea and probably am addicted to that
hi mom - missed you around here, i feel like you're the glue..... i think i'm in the same place you are. very dark and hopeless. very guilt-ridden and helpless. sometimes i wish i had never married, never had kids - i can barely take care of myself! wishing you happiness, me too, dammit!! or at least contentment, i'd take that gladly
dear diva - he is an addict and you can't reason with addicts. i'm trying to do that now and have been for years, you can't do it on your own. it's too big! i've been thinking intervention and tough love today, the more i am writing here this morning, the better i am feeling. i'm not going to give up!!!! if you can't find a counselor, try this: unplug! unplug the games, the tv and talk to each other. write letters to each other. that helps me, i think?!@# of maybe i am just making things worse. men don't want to talk it seems, some men, i don't want to generalize, but they have to! if not, you're just talking to yourself you do have a wonderful sense of humor, i am picturing the peeing in all 4 corners
i love vacuuming - it's the instant gratification. all those straight rows! OCD? i love pressure washing, too. i guess i'm just a cleaner in general because i feel so uncomfortable when things are dirty or undone. good job - you'll feel better for it but the depression remains? yep - it sure does. think it's time to boost my mgs..........maybe 2 walks a day instead of just 1. sure do need to reread a book or 2, feel like my brains are evaporating somehow.
thanks faryal, but i doubt my abilities to be supportive. i wonder if my support is support or only making matters worse. i have no self confidence and feel like i'm sinking. i've been so bombarded by "enabling" and "tough love" and "sticking to your guns" - i think i've forgotten how to just listen and be there. what is support anyway? a hug? advice? ultimatums? must have a thick skull- really have no clue sometimes
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you do have a wonderful sense of humor, i am picturing the peeing in all 4 corners 
from a stranger goes a long way. welcome. 
commercials in general are pretty stupid -love the cavemen though.