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52. If you need to talk with someone who can help

Sun Jan 1, 2023, 02:44 AM

Jan 2023

988 is the crisis line and I think they can hook you up with someone near you to talk with professionally. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER. YOU MATTER!

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Having a hard time here [View all] ybbor Jan 2023 OP

You have friends here. Please feel free to post as much as you want. We will listen. Ocelot II Jan 2023 #1

you may want to move your post mercuryblues Jan 2023 #2

I didn't know that existed ybbor Jan 2023 #3

me either mercuryblues Jan 2023 #6

There isn't a move function but you can repost there. Ocelot II Jan 2023 #10

Just copy and paste. niyad Jan 2023 #28

Or start hanging out in the "Loners" group. KS Toronado Jan 2023 #33

I love the gif ybbor Jan 2023 #49

If you need to talk with someone who can help nvme Jan 2023 #52

See? Learn something new every day! calimary Jan 2023 #57

I'm so glad you posted and are making friends with others Hortensis Jan 2023 #71

Hang In There SoCalDavidS Jan 2023 #4

Thanks ybbor Jan 2023 #5

You do have friends here, ybbor. brer cat Jan 2023 #7

Have you tried doing something for the benefit of others? vlyons Jan 2023 #8

I was a high school teacher for 8 years ybbor Jan 2023 #38

that is actually very good advice and helpful nightwing1240 Jan 2023 #75

There are so many amazing people here. We will listen. onecaliberal Jan 2023 #9

So good that you can communicate how you are people Jan 2023 #11

Can you tell us about your daughter? 3catwoman3 Jan 2023 #12

She's incredible ybbor Jan 2023 #16

I bet she is loving being your chauffeur! Hope22 Jan 2023 #31

What state do you live in? ret5hd Jan 2023 #13

I live in Ann Arbor, MI ybbor Jan 2023 #36

I think part of the problem might be ecstatic Jan 2023 #42

You just reminded me of me of my favorite quips. calimary Jan 2023 #59

European vacations are a kind of conspicuous consumption. hay rick Jan 2023 #44

Hey I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2023 #14

I really appreciate your reply! ybbor Jan 2023 #40

I'm glad you shared this instead of going it alone Saoirse9 Jan 2023 #15

Inwish you the best! I hope.. Happy Hoosier Jan 2023 #17

Yale is offering free "Science of Well Being" course SheltieLover Jan 2023 #18

Ok, old gal here.. Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #19

I really liked this advice above for you, ybbor Jarqui Jan 2023 #77

I'm reading your post and the only difference between you n me Deuxcents Jan 2023 #20

You are very brave ybbor Jan 2023 #41

Happy New Year ybbor..look, you have a great daughter..so from the greatness asiliveandbreathe Jan 2023 #21

I love Siwsan's posts ybbor Jan 2023 #47

That right there is what I am talking about.."I love Siwsan's posts" asiliveandbreathe Jan 2023 #51

Not to be too simplistic.... rubbersole Jan 2023 #67

I didn't know something happened to Carys. peacebuzzard Jan 2023 #70

Just so you don't worry - Carys got spayed without complications... 3catwoman3 Jan 2023 #78

That is what I figured ybbor Jan 2023 #85

Siwsan has the ideal pack of cats peacebuzzard Jan 2023 #92

We all cycle through life with highs and lows. Bluethroughu Jan 2023 #22

Depression sucks but it passes. I wish you the gift live love laugh Jan 2023 #23

After all the wise and insightful posts above, I can only add reassurances that you are not alone. alwaysinasnit Jan 2023 #24

This is a community. You are a part of it. We care. TygrBright Jan 2023 #25

I wish I had some words that might help. But do know that you have a whole niyad Jan 2023 #26

You didn't ask for advice, but I'm going to give some. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2023 #27

Been there. Shitty marriage, wonderful kids. Take care of yourself. And find Gaugamela Jan 2023 #29

I know one thing grantcart Jan 2023 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Tbear Jan 2023 #32

We all have so much in common. You are among friends. usonian Jan 2023 #34

I wish someone here would start a zoom room to be open at whatever times you want Maraya1969 Jan 2023 #35

That BeerBarrelPolka Jan 2023 #64

ybbor, might I offer some help MagickMuffin Jan 2023 #37

Dear Ybbor Bayard Jan 2023 #39

I am sitting here with my Rosie and Murphyb849 Jan 2023 #43

Thank you ybbor Jan 2023 #54

I'm not sure you all will see this, but ybbor Jan 2023 #45

Please BeerBarrelPolka Jan 2023 #65

Hugs to you Meowmee Jan 2023 #46

My daughter and I do share my interests ybbor Jan 2023 #48

Aww that is great! Meowmee Jan 2023 #73

Become an employee catchnrelease Jan 2023 #89

I'm sorry life is difficult right now cate94 Jan 2023 #50

Sounds like the depression meds need to be adjusted. Tell your doctor what all you patricia92243 Jan 2023 #53

Was going to suggest this. Better living with chemistry is out there Arazi Jan 2023 #69

You have great courage to share your journey with us.. Permanut Jan 2023 #55

Hey, ybbor! It's good that you've posted this. calimary Jan 2023 #56

The Most Important Thing I've Learned to Manage my Depression cactusdave Jan 2023 #58

Great advice and good for you! nightwing1240 Jan 2023 #81

You need to talk to your wife Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author cally Jan 2023 #94

If you can't afford to pay for travel abroad, it sounds like you have valuable skills that could get diva77 Jan 2023 #61

So sorry that you struggle with depression. rainy Jan 2023 #62

... markie Jan 2023 #63

I was in a situation like that up until a few years ago Victor_c3 Jan 2023 #66

I hear you, and many others here do too. LuckyCharms Jan 2023 #68

My suggestion: find out if there is a Sierra Club in Ann Arbor FakeNoose Jan 2023 #72

My house burned down Thursday night... druidity33 Jan 2023 #74

Oh my gosh! ybbor Jan 2023 #87

Everyone is okay... druidity33 Jan 2023 #91

Oh no!! I'm so sorry cally Jan 2023 #93

I'm living in a hotel... druidity33 Jan 2023 #97

I am so glad you have support around you cally Jan 2023 #98

I'm with you, brother PJMcK Jan 2023 #76

Your post tells us you want to get better. TNNurse Jan 2023 #79

For What It's Worth P-Nutt Jan 2023 #80

I too am lonely and have some of your issues jimlup Jan 2023 #82

kick for more exposure. Find a place to volunteer to put you in the company of others BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2023 #83

Ybbor. I'm sorry you're feeling so down. Beacool Jan 2023 #84

Some ideas IbogaProject Jan 2023 #86

Hey, I used to live in Ann Arbor! Wednesdays Jan 2023 #88

Do what you enjoy or try something new on your own catchnrelease Jan 2023 #90

Keep going out to hear music, hike and camp, and have a drink. SYFROYH Jan 2023 #95

It's that time of year when all the bad things past and present seem to dominate the mind. Vinca Jan 2023 #96