introducing myself *tw?*

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Registered: 01-14-2005
introducing myself *tw?*
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Fri, 01-14-2005 - 8:52pm
hi. i'm a 21 year old college student and have struggled with depression for the past few years. sometimes i feel like i'm really making progress...and other times i feel like i just want to die. i'm too afraid to kill myself, but i would really like to simply disappear. i'm tired of feeling like this. i'm tired of feeling worthless. i try to persevere for the few hours or the odd day that i might feel better...feel HOPEFUL...but it's exhausting. i just would like to talk to someone that understands.
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Registered: 07-01-2004
Sat, 01-15-2005 - 6:53am

Welcome to the board. You have come to the right place. I thought I had invented the "not wanting to be anywhere" feeling, until I came here. I now realize that we are all bonded in our misery of this illness.

But we do get through it. One day, heck sometime one minute at a time. Post more about yourself. Post on the roll call. Or post to someone whose post you understand a part of. Or simply "lurk" and read. You will find that in time you will get calm and solace from this place.

The people here know what you are going through. Please know that you are not alone. We all have unique experiences, but we know that depression has commone threads that bond us together.

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Co-CL Depression Support

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Registered: 01-27-2004
Sun, 01-16-2005 - 12:11pm

Amen to what Lisa says.