If you've ever been depressed you "understand" the thought of suicide.

[redstatebluegirl]

101. I hope nobody here feels the urge to make jokes about this.

Depression is nothing to joke about. I went into a serious depression after my first husband left me for a younger woman. We had not been married long but had been together all through high school and undergrad. I came home from a business trip and he had emptied our house of everything except the dogs (thank goodness).

I scared my family to death, I lost half of my weight within about 6 weeks time. They were ready to force me to be hospitalized when I agreed to get some help from a great therapist and our old family doctor. Between the meds and the therapy I got better, it was slow, it was painful and honestly my family wasn't happy with the outcome because it became obvious that my Dad was part of my issues. But I am so grateful for the help of my "family of choice" and my two siblings I can't speak. I would not be here if it were not for them.

Yes, I understand the thoughts of suicide. Haven't had them in over 25 years, have a 20 year marriage that is healthy and wonderful. I would hope if I ever got those feelings again someone would step in and help but you really never know. Depression is demonized as are all mental illnesses to the point people are afraid to get help. We need to lose that thinking!

Rest in peace Robin, I can only imagine your pain, having this for your entire lifetime.