I went numb today at an accusation made against me, no apology as it was false and then told to stop being so defensive and that I am digging a hole for myself. Then people ask why I dont go to church. Please help me out here.

i am having a problem with my roommate she calls me every name in the book she dose not respect my space she does not understand my disabilities and the things i struggle with. i am asking this because communication is so hard for me . with my disabilities it is very hard for me to get my point across without her lashing out at me i need some advice please. thanks in advance.

I wouldn't care if I had someone here who didn't really love me, she could abuse me and spit on me as long as I wasn't alone anymore .

Background info: I've been depressed for over 25 years, was married, and had 2kids. I have been alone for over 16 years now, and can't believe that someone would even want to be with me. For all my shortcomings, depression and lack of self esteem. My kids mean the world to me, but they are older now and moving on with their own lives. I'm scared, terrified and afraid to even want to get close to someone male. I don't want just sex, i want a relationship. One that isn't one sided, on my… read more

I'm not dealing with it at all. Just sleeping don't hurt when ya sleep

All of my friends, every single one, is married, has children and grandchildren, yet at 62, I've never had that "family" connection. Dysfunctional family, married and divorced, with a son, and never remarried, at 21. Now at 62, my best friends and connections have had that "white picket fence" life. So, being that they are my best friends I am with them very often, all holidays, birthdays, etc. Ever feel like you're on the outside looking in? Ever ask why didn't I have any of that? How do… read more

Does depression sometimes convince a person that they are condemned and that they have reached a 'point of no return' where there is no hope left of eternal beatitude?
I hope this doesn't happen to you, but if any of you are familiar with this experience, please respond.

In the past 2 weeks I have lost 3 friends here due to non support. I will tell you when I joined MDT 4 years ago there were so many who jumped in continually supporting me. Amazed me others felt the same way as me. A miracle group! Do I feel that way now? No I don't. And others agree and hope they will step up with comments on how they feel and suggestions.

Someone asked me why people commit Suicide when they’re going to hell all I could say from my own life is that not really thinking where your going but person still didn’t understand and even thinks I’ll dying people shouldn’t take there life that’s a sin too so how would you answer that to someone who’s also old and religious ?

Hi everyone I'm in the middle of reading my bible from Genesis to revelation and sometimes I struggle when I relate to things or I understand it my mood lifts and now I'm reading proverbs I'm little bit down not sure if it's my depression or what's going on maybe I want to live up to the people in my church and I know I struggle with certain things has anyone else any thoughts or struggled I really would like a bible study group and had posted before so when I get settled in my new house will… read more