ok i just need to vent

[cassielvben]

ive been going thru alot these past couple weeks its got to do with my kids and my husband i feel sad all the time feel like my kids dont need me anymore just wondering if its depression or just sumthing im going thru cuz i have noone to talk to about these????????/

[joenash4lyf]

It could be deression.I too am diagonsed with it and have been for a number of years.I must say that I've been OFF meds for over 3 years while my man has been down ut I'm doing fine odf course I have my days but it's better than the side effects from the meds I was on.What works for me is the LORD everytime I got into prayer it refreshes me.I don't just do it as a relaxing chher p skill.He's real! and there are mirecals in him.I would have never been off my meds without it.The Lord is good honey..Try writting all your feels down and tying to find the casuse so you can elimate it from your lfe..Find some good people to be around and so soething nice for yourself.Take care and GOD bless

[cassielvben]

i really appreciate u saying that i have to go talk to a counselor tomorrow well i do nothing but cry most the time its just so hard right now with out my husband here and most of all the woman that would listen to me when i needed sumone to talk to thats my grandmother but i know she listen to me when i need her the most thanks again take care

[nimuay]

Cassiel - Have a good honest visit with that counsellor! And good for you for taking steps. Sometimes all it is is that need to talk, sometimes your body chemistry is going off, sometimes it's pre-menopausal symptoms. Sometimes it's that your life has just gone stale, and you need to go help someone else. Soup kitchen, battered women's shelter, mentoring young kids, animal shelter . . . anyone who might benefit from the skills you've developed through your life. Find someone who can give to you the thank you your heart may need.

The counsellor may be able to help you sort it out.

Peace.

[janegirl]

hey cassilvben,

I agree with joenash4lyf, I've been thru a difficult time too, I haven't seen my man for over a year b/c of the distants and no money to fly over. I was very depressed finding out he got a stroke back in nov. and I couldn't do anything from here, depressing feelings came up and first I couldn't handle it, but I prayed every single day for the strength to help me thru the day and for him too, that he may recover soon, which he did... God is great. I tell myself that I need to be strong for him and especially for my kids. make them see they needed me and put myself on the first place coz I can't raise my kids if I'm depressed. knowing they will be too at the end. I told myself to be strong coz I'm their source of strenght and they need me coz I'm their mother.
Don't give up try to be around people who can help you thru your day and tell yourself everyday that you're a good mother and you're irreplaceble and that you're needed.
I do take everyday a moment for myself to talk to the Lord so I know that everything I'll do that day wouldn't be without the Holy Spirit. at the end of the day I'll take a moment for myself to do something to relax. like taking a bath or just relax on the sofa with a movie or a book. anything is possible. whatever what pleases you to come by from the day.
Take care and God bless.

Greetz,
Jane

[California Sunshine]

I am going through a serious bout of depression myself right now.I just wanted to tell you to hang in there and know we are here to listen and support you
HUGS

[cassielvben]

why thx girls i really needed some advise and that was great yea i went to my app but she couldnt see me for some reason i dont know but i rescheduled my app so soon ill be able to see her yea its been hard for all of us that have there men in prison and none really to talk to so im glad u guys r here to listen thanks again, cassielvben

[Woody's Girl]

Yeah, honey, it could be depression. I went through a form of depression and did not know until I went to seek help, and she let me know it was depression and that it comes in all types of forms. Please find someone to talk to.

[1dayatatime]

Cassie,
It could be depression. Be sure and keep the appointment if you are considering meds you will need to see a psychiatrist or sometimes a family doc will prescribe antidepressants.

I hope you are feeling better soon!!

ONE