SICK N TIRED OF BEING SICK N TIRED... BUT, I KNOW NOW IM NOT ALONE IN THIS.

Angel,

Please know you are not alone.

We are listening here,

I am listening and am interested in helping in any way I can.

My husband has lived with depression. He was helped with meds and a lot of TLC.

So, by your sharing your story you help me, all of us here and ,

hopefully, you.

God loves you and hears you. When you feel alone and cannot talk to anybody, maybe you can talk to Him.

I truly feel He our feels our pain.

And he wants us to heal ,knowing it takes time.

I hope you keep sharing here.

Peace from a friend,

debj

Angel,

   Honestly, I don't believe your experience is gender specific, although I can appreciate that you may not find other males who are open about being depressed.  Men are brought up with the "Macho myth" and it stifles them from reaching out.  I feel you.  I am female, but everything you describe is everything I live with as well, and yes, in our times of need there usually isn't anyone or anyplace to turn to.  Our society is not well-equipped to deal with depressives.  But know that by reaching out, even here, you will be heard and eventually responded to.

   Other depressives understand because we've all walked in those shoes. 

Take care of yourself as best you can