I once went through a bout of depression in my 30s that I felt that feeling bad was good. I know that may seem strange but at the time that was the way I felt. I survived and am now approaching my 76th birthday. So anyone having a hard time seek help, talk with you doctor, family, friends.

Depression is awful. I sympathize.

Lots of good suggestions here. I have done therapy, EA (a 12-step group for out of control emotional issues) and hormonal therapy. Still doing the last 2. Some days you may not feel like fighting but please try. You won't always be successful but everyday is a chance to be a better person.

Let this site be a source of communication. Such a hard place to be, Stay anchored as best you can. And raise the anchor when the tides are favorable

I was depressed this last weekend. The trigger was a fight with my sister over an inheritance. Seems like I had to accept the depression and choose not to obsess over the relationship breakdown before the black clouds could roll back. It also seems to me that depression is anger turned inwards. I had lots of anger one day and the next day depression rolled in and started smothering me.

Sorry to hear that ,I too slip in and out of this state of mind so I hope that its over soon for you wishing you weller.

I get that. I've struggled with depression on and off most of my life. Sometimes I need to take breaks. Do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. If it's chronic or serious though, please seek treatment if you're currently not. I'm concurring with many of the suggestions already made here.

Get Up from there... leave your depression behind. Re-invent yourself if you have to. And Go... you got a lot of life to live.

Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Are you in, or have you tried therapy? I've had episodic depression, not chronic, a couple times, so I sort of understand. I got professional help, through insurance, and even took anti-depressants for a period, and it actually helped. Then, I changed my outlook on life and left that behind. If you are not adamantly opposed to therapy, and haven't tried it, please don't discount it; with the right treatment, it can help.

I know with some forms of depression, it's a lifelong battle and requires infinitely more than simply consoling words and trite suggestions. I wish you well and hope you will move toward happiness, or at least contentment.

Hang in there honey, I've suffered with depression all my life and I just turned 67. you can get through this. have you seen a doctor and got on some sort of Med ?if not that's your first step.
if you can't afford the doctor appointment or the meds there are options if you're in a large enough City. whatever state you're in will offer some sort of Mental Health clinic. And some of the older antidepressant meds have become very inexpensive. you have a lot to live for it looks like with two children. don't let the depression win. if you need to talk my email address is dutchirish555@gmail.com
It really can get better.

I came to this site looking for a support network after a recent suicide attempt. Don't disappear on us. We'll help you through. They've helped me immensely.

How depressed is "very" depressed? Do you need intervention/help? Concerned.

We all need to connect ... don't let yourself drift ... stay in touch.

Sorry to hear you are not well. Have you lost someone?

I am sorry you have been depressed. Depression, or any mental illness, can be incredibly difficult to deal with. I hope you being back is a sign that you are getting better.