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Depressed in ny

By Changeisnear Wednesday, February 24, 2010

ihello all. id like to share the fact that i have 3 children and 2 baby fathers in which are both currently residing in jail....its very hard with me to get over this depression thing that ive had since i wqas 15...alot of it comes from insecurities and not being able to like the person that i am inside...i was 15 when i first cut myself..on the wrist to be exact. i dont know...i realized that would make my pain go away and as far as me living...i wouldnt...i still have the scar today and i hide it because its embarissing for people to see it. i struggle with judgement issues..i care too much about what others think of me and it makes me feel unworthy even if i thought i was for that day.i need consistant conmpliments everytime i go outside to make my day better..and god forbid no one compliments me.>

2/24/10 10:13am

Hello, there.  It sounds like you are feeling very sad; it must be difficult to have the fathers of your children be in jail.  Are you getting any kind of treatment for your depression?  You could probably use a good therapist and perhaps medication.  Your county probably has a mental health clinic you could check into, or if you need help finding one, let me know.  We can even tell you how to find help if you don't have insurance or can't afford it.

 

Also, please feel welcome to write here any time if it helps.  There are a lot of good people on this site who are willing to listen.  It's important to take care of yourself, at least for the sake of your kids.  I wish you all the best.

2/24/10 11:40am

Hi Changeisnear,

 

I am sorry you are feeling depressed.  It is hard....Is there anyone you can ask to compliment you sometimes?  I know I ask my boyfriend to say five good things about me when I feel down.  Then I also write lists of what I like about myself, good qualities...have you ever done that?

 

sending good wishes,

 

Marishka

2/24/10 10:29pm

The subject of your post intrigues me: change is near.  Do you feel change is near?  You don't really mention that in the body of your post, but you must feel it is near if you wrote it down.  It is good to give yourself little messages of hope.  This site is a good place to start -- I welcome you.  You are accepted here just as you are.  I wish those 2 men in your life who are in prison were on the "outside" and able to help you.  Having children is a brave thing to do -- I am not that brave.  I hope you find this site supportive and decide to tell us more of your story.

 

Donna

2/25/10 5:30pm

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I don't have any children of my own yet but i know how depression feels.  Change is near, just keep telling yourself that and it will happen.  Don't bury yourself and keep your head above water.

2/25/10 5:31pm

sorry that reply was for the main topic

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By Changeisnear— Last Modified: 09/21/10, First Published: 02/24/10