Hello everyone

[lostgirl]

Hi everyone,
I don't quite know how to start. I have had depression for nearly 10 years now, I function with anti-depressants but I still have those days where staying under the duvet is preferable to going outside. As it seems, with others whose entries I have read, I have few friends and even fewer that understand. I am aware that I don't suffer as badly as others and sometimes I feel as if I am a fraud. However, right now I feel desperately alone and sad and just want to hide.

I hope the people here are as friendly as they seem and will provide some understanding and support, as right now I really need a leg up.

Thanks for reading
lostgirl x

[darren_71]

Hi Lostgirl

 ^&*

You are not a fraud. Severity does not come into it.  We are all going through the mill emotionally at the moment and try to help each other with support and understanding.  Is there anything particular that brings on these feelings where you want to hide from the world?     

[swimfan61]

I know what you mean by feeling a 'fraud' I go out once a fortnight to a social club and see some friends. I stopped talking about my depression a long time ago with them. I could see what they were thinking, 'he seems all right to me' 'If he can come out for a drink then he can't be that bad' They don't see me crying or miserable because I hate my life. They don't feel the hopelessness  I feel most days. I try not to take notice of these things but you can't help it. You are NOT a fraud.