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Hmm so that wasn't the word that got captured.  I wrote a post designed to share my experience with severe depression.  It was intended to be life affirming.

Thanks Anhaga. I was a teacher and the very worst part of that was when a young person in my school committed suicide which happened too often.

I know it is not what many people understand it to be....depression.

I came to realise that you needed to have a breakdown or suicidal ideations to comprehend what depression actually is.

I guess you cannot expect people to understand what they have not experienced so I now count myself privileged to have gone through something dark and debilitating.

i like the 'r u ok' idea to check on people close to you or even acquaintenances to make sure they are alright. What I did notice is that you cannot reach out when you are in the depths of despair. 

I had a friend recently lose a baby full term and when I reached out she was so grateful because people did not know how to reach her.

I know what you mean.  I'm a very shy person (woudln't think it to read my posts would you?) and find it really difficult to reach out.  But as I get older I find myself constantly surprised when I do reach out just how grateful others seem to be that I did so.  I think in some ways I consider myself rather worthless and incomptetent, and it's always a pleasant surprise when people show that their opinion of me is more positive!

darn tyos. 

With age comes wisdom. I hear you. I find I am more able to express myself on here than face to face. It is like I am writing under a pseudonym and can bare my soul. Maybe too much sometimes!

I also know I came alive in the classroom in front of kids no are much easier as an audience than adults.

When I go to the pool though now I make a point of talking to at least one person each time. It probably helps me more than them but you never know.

We live in very amazing times with the Internet!

Hi Kathleen and Jean,

?You are both so right - especially when ppl are feeling very down they go inwards.  I'm the same.  It is like I am retreating into my shell so to speak lol

?Yes, with age does come wisdom, and you are so right that the internet has opened our worlds.

?I am going away for a few days to Cornwall, so if further posts pop up, please don't think I'm ignoring anyone, it is just I won't get wifi!!! lol 

?I am very tired at the moment coping with everything and hoping that a few days away might help

?Do take care, always reach out, as you say Kathleen, it helps even if only talking to one person, to smile and acknowledge them, as sometimes, it just might make their day  

?Kind regards Carrie

Enjoy your few days in Cornwall. Hope the weather is lovely for you.

Hi Kathleen,

Me too!!  And thank you   You have a good weekend too.

?kind regards Carrie

Oh I do envy you.  I've only been to Cornwall once and it truly is one of those magical places Have a wonderful restful time!

Thank you Jean   I haven't been in a long time, so will be nice to make a return trip   Staying at a friend's chalet so hopefully some nice R & R

Enjoy your weekend too

?kind regards Carrie

Hi Carrie, Kathleen & Anhaga.

I believe that I echo all your sentiments when we are out on our walks and when I'm at the gym. I see many people walking along or exercising and looking as though they have the cares of the world on their shoulders and if I smile and wish them a "Good Morning", usually their face lights up and they reply in a similar vein. If we pass someone who we have seen on a previous walk, often, they will initiate the greeting and some even stop to chat. I find that I have become more communicative as I age. I'm not sure about the wisdom thing since I still put my foot in it but am happy to apologise if I make an unintended error. I try to not make intentional faux pars (not sure of spelling). I'm obviously in the groove again. Sorry about that, I get carried away

Best wishes to all

Colin

Hi Kathleen, what a great thing to reach out to your friend, I too lost my first child during labour,At the time I was so worried about my family,my father had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and after all the excitement of my going into labour the outcome was devastating for all of us. I felt that I needed to be strong for everyone so that we could care for my dad. I knew he just needed to know I was ok. Also my best friend went into labour with twins at the shock of the news it was touch and go for her little babies, such tough times but we got through it I went on to have two handsome sons and my friends beautiful twin daughters survived with a flourish.

We needed to reach out to each other.. my guilt at putting my friend in such a precarious position and my friends guilt at having two babies when I had non. Sadly my dad didn't get to meet my boys or my friends girls but we sure he has watched over us since that time. The bonds of friendship are a wonderful thing X 

?We all put our foot in it occasionally Colin - it's being able to admit it that shows the wisdom! lol  I know I do too!!

?kindest regards Carrie