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For anyone who suffers with depression and anxiety on here, I am in touch with several people on here who do and know it is a huge national problem,

As someone who suffers I offer my hand in love and friendship,there are many reasons;life situations, past, medical reasons but everyone who knows how it feels will understand,


All my love,


Caz xxxx

What a lovely thought

Can I add mine too please

Jan x

Love and friendship from a fellow sufferer.

Mandy xx

Thanks Jan, off course you can,

I know so many family members and friends, in real life and cyber whose life is affected, I just wanted to show, people are NOT alone,

Caz xxx

what a lovely thought caz

we often think we are alone and that no one understands.

this thread is a lovely idea.

love susie,a fellow sufferer

Thanks Mandy, the less taboo, the more help and understanding,

I didnt find it easy to post but care so wanted to for everyone, me included,

xxxxx

I know Caz

Have been there myself

Nice to know there are people that will listen if you need.

Jan x

Susie, love,

I will reply lol, but want to think and reply in depth,

Caz xxx

I have a very close friend who suffers badly from depression, and is just recovering from her last bout. I am fortunate, I just get low and anxious, but have seen how much it knocks her back each time.


(((((hugs))))) and caring thoughts, plus a shoulder should it be needed.

Love

Daff xxx

Don't suffer myself but will always lend an ear for anyone, as know people who do.
Helen

take your time hun,i know how hard it is

love ya
xxxxx

Another sufferer, although usually for relatively short periods of time, thankfully. My hand is here.

Sheila

I make a point of telling people I'm prone to depression, that it's a physical illness and that I've had to have time off work for it and needed anti-depressants a couple of times. Why should there be shame attached to depression? It's amazing when you mention it how many people will tell you they too are fellow sufferers.
You don't get people too worried to admit they've got arthritis or migraines or any other physical ailments do you?
My thoughts and empathy to anyone currently suffering with anxiety and depression and well done Caz.
x

Ladies, thankyou, I want this thread to be there for people I know suffer but do not want to say, I was brought up by a wonderful Mum and Dad but Dad suffered depression and still does, his medication has helped so much,

My grandma was sectioned for it in the 1930s, my OH suffers and has tried to overdose once before,I may be laying my life bare but if I help one person it is worth it,

I hide my depression for my 5 kids, my job, my parents but know on here I can be me and always know there is a hand to hold,it should be seen as an ilness as much as any other,

Love to you all,

Caz xxx

Straykitten sends her support to this thread, thanks love,


Caz xxx

Caz

we are always here if you need us babe

As I said have been there.

Sometimes someone to listen helps so much

Love and hugs

pm me any time

Jan x

Frances as you know I added and understand,

Jan, thanks, I cope because I will not let it beat me and i know I have too,

Caz xxx

CC this is a great thread and after talking today I know I am not alone after all. Thanks for noticing me (((((hugs))))) to you and all who suffer.

LOVE AND HUGS

to all

Caz, your such a sweetie ((((((hugs))))))

lynn x

CG I noticed because i could see me, i care and want to help,

Lynn, you are a lovely lady and one who could help anyone who is low,


I am up and down, but wanted this thread to allow anyone to speak who has experienced the pain and bleakness, there is help, there is friendship and there is sheer human love,

Caz xxx