It can be crippling. I hope you can get help.

My door is always open.

I'm sorry I've been there. Talk to your Dr. And take care of yourself.

I am glad you are not suffering in silence.
Changing routine, exercise, socializing and prescriptions are all possible aids.
You're not alone.

I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully you will find this community to be somewhat helpful.

Hi Robert, I am sorry you are depressed. Hopefully you will feel better before long.

Depression is not fun. But not everything has to be, sometimes the little raindrops can be a gentle mood that brings quiet and eventually allows you to be yourself again. Relax, don't force yourself, and try to spend time on the things that bring you some good feelings. Like going to feed the ducks, or going for a walk.

did you know that over half of all long-term depressions are helped as much by by a regime of running and meditation than by antidepressants? Pills are often not the answer.

If you suffer from the types of depression I get from time to time, take solace in knowing it will pass. To speed up its passing, try to do the things that we know help depression. Even though you likely don't want to, DO get some recreation outside in the daylight if possible. Write out your feelings or have a heart to heart talk with someone who knows you well. If you're totally on your own, get out where there are people. Do a good deed, compliment folks, make someone smile... Hopefully you'll be feeling more like yourself soon.

Hi, Robert,

They say that CBD oil stops depression and also heals many serious issues, such as seizures.

Other stop gap measures..take a long walk at dawn to reset your thyroid for elevated mood and energy, eat fish, put a few drops of food grade iodine in your drink, also listen to upbeat favorite music since studies show it's as effective for raising the mood as antidepressants.

You can take 5-htp, magnesium, St. John's Wort-all found at WalMart, and cheap. Powdered Mexican Sarsaparilla (root beer powder) also raises the mood, and stimulates the body to produce more testosterone, if it's low.

Get a cuddly pet, watch funny Netflix shows, avoid highly processed food as the additives can affect people.

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...don’t know if you’ve come to the right place for advice.. But you’re not alone. Though, those of us giving personal suggestions can and may be ‘jumped on’ or ridiculed for describing what ‘works for us’ As we’ve only dealt with it, yet have no educational credentials..

Hang on, I’ve found it worth the effort. I’d just focus and continue digging. It helped having children, you’ve got to be there for them (whether it appears they want or need you).. If not, there must be an element of freedom allowing for as massive a change as necessary to shake it.

I’d describe my situation to professionals, they’d agree, and we’d both be sad! I’ll assume drugs of some sort can help. Well, if you’re here - you’re a worthwhile human being that I want to know remains among our ranks - so do all you can to recover and move forward, for the cause ~