A Confession ( might be upsetting/disturbing to some)

[saddlebag]

I am proud to read how strong you are. Depression sucks a$$. You are very lucky to have the friends you do. People always say if you need to talk I am here for but often are not. Getting the right medication is often very hard. The loneliness of depression seems unbearable....but you are never alone. Please always reach out for help. It's always closer then you think.

[beckie.c]

Thanks for "letting us in". I understand how isolating this illness can be and how hard it is to share it with someone. I've watched my mom fight Depression and PTSD for at least the last 15 years and more recently, I've been encouraging my husband fight in his battle with depression as well. Good doctors and psychiatrists are hard to come by, and even more so with the wait times in our health care system, so keep searching they are out there. I hope you continue to reach out when you need it. You are worth it! On those days when you feel weak and helpless, let your friends in, lean on them and remember that you are strong for simply fighting. Take care!

[Anna_]

Thanks for sharing this

[redhdlois]

All the best to you on your road to good health....

Excellent resources for PTSD/Trauma (which are often causes of mental illness and disease) ~

Dr. Robert Scaer
Peter Levine PhD

Both have written many books on this subject.

[gryphon]

Thank you all so much. It means a lot to me to know you are all here.

[Skippy]

for sharing something so deep and personal with us.
Unfortunately depression is a disease that is rarely spoken of,yet it affects about 1 in 4 of us,myself included.The health care system is indeed lacking,I'm so sorry for all that you have experienced.You are fortunate to have a family doctor,I hope that between the two of you,the right medication(s)/solution(s) may be found.Usually it is a matter of trial and error,I'm still a work in progress too.
You are blessed to have a support network,use them.
If need be, contact the Ontario Mental Health Helpline http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/ 1-866-531-2600
Indeed as you said,you will get better.

[oscarandme]

We are here for you Gryphon. You are a strong, handsome (yes I wrote it-we saw the photo, can't remember where but we did), intelligent obviously from your new job and young and so much going on - and your little foggy-turtle needs you too. I know of what you are suffering you can kick this thing in the behind.

Your friends probably had an idea already just waiting for you to mention it and ask for help. You are never alone and never will be. Take care dear friend and looking forward to hearing about your progress. Thinking of you.

[Skippy]

From one sufferer to another,we will make it through this!
Remembering you in prayer my friend.

[gryphon]

Thank you

[Skippy]

Well my friend,it has been two weeks since you started this thread and I hope you are feeling better than you were then.To be honest,this week was a tough one for me,but I'm good thanks to the support and encouragement of others.
May you and yours be blessed during this time of Passover.

[Skippy]

Well Gryphon,overcast days suck,but there's some sun behind those clouds.I hope you find it too my friend.

[gryphon]

Sorry for the lack of replies, I've been sick with stomach issues

[Skippy]

Sorry for the lack of replies, I've been sick with stomach issues

No need to apologize,hope you feel better soon!

[gryphon]

I will feel better once passover is over. It murders my stomach

[Natalka]

Hoping you feel better soon, gryphon!