I have been coming here for less than a week and it has helped me very much already. The vulnerability that others of all ages and stages share helps me to know I am not alone. Thank you everyone for sharing. I am sorry that the reason we all understand each other is mutual struggle and pain but tha...

John, I guess your original post was some time ago and you have found support here and with others and that is awesome ! Recently I felt tempted to start drinking again ( I stopped my “ problem” drinking 10 years ago out of love for my family and God helped me.) because of family pressures. The wint...

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry for all the feelings stuck inside and that your family is unable to truly listen or be of support. My Dad died of cancer and my mom was unable to listen because she was dealing with her own grief. I think it is really good that you are reaching out for help...

I use Daily Essential Nutrients through Hardy Nutritionals. I add omegas and choline and if I need I top up with CBD oil, which is non -addictive and non-psychotropic .

Thank you for all the replies - validation is so therapeutic. Not feeling so alone after reading them. Amaya I appreciate your reminder that our worth is in being and not doing. Thank you all and may your burdens be lighter this week.

I’m sorry it is hard. Are you able o get out and do anything for yourself in your community ? I go online and look at vacation prices and feel discouraged too. I have seasonal depression that makes it hard to get up and go for much of the year where I live. I have been in the habit of being very cri...

Posting here is part of my comittment to improved mental health. I have felt alone for so long. I have suffered for 27 years, hiding what I really experience . It is a miracle I am alive. I can’t consider myself as successful anywhere in my life except staying alive. I am a mother to four children a...