HI all,

I just joined the forum today, so a little about myself, I am a 66 year old who has been diagnosed with chronic major depression. I have lived with this disease all my life it seems, at least as far back as I can remember. I spent almost 10 years in therapy, with many meds.( to no avail) I am pretty sure it something that will be with me the rest of my life. When I came to that realization, I decided to learn to live with it the best I could. The fact that I am still alive is proof that I have succeded somewhat. Because of the depression I now live alone as, my wife and kids have divorsed themselves from me. I don't blame them because a depressed person is very difficult to live with. I have a pet dog named Baby who is not bothered when I go into a depressed state and we get along great.

Hello Donoak and welcome to the forum. Animals can be the best theraputic treatment cause they will forgive more quicker then a human will. We of course will always be non-judgemental here at this forum. Karen and I have 10 cats and one sheltie collie and we are happy to take care of them like they take care of us. depression can show no mercy but we are in this together. Hope to here more from you soon.

MajorGuy~

Hello donoak,

Welcome to the depression guide forums. You have been through a lot in your life and as I can see you have lived your whole life with it. Its a tough task to be through this. But I hope you recover from it. You have come to the right place where you can share all your experiences with people like you.

The members here are too supportive and help each other in every possible way.

Welcome again.

Regards
Joost

Hi don welcome to our forum family People who dont have depression dont know or understand why someone has it all the time and I think some people are afraid to be around people who suffer from depression as maybe it may be contagious, when who knows maybe if they had been there to talk to you about it that may have been the 1st step to the cure, as sometimes expressing your feelings to someone who actually listens seems to be calming even if it is for a short while. Pets are very good company and they will listen to all you have to say, they dont judge and they dont tell other people either. Hope to hear how you are doing and I hope you stay well.