New here...and lost

@Downdowndown I am sorry you are feeling so lost. What can we as a community do to help you help yourself feel better?
We are all here to support you. Much love to you. <3

@Downdowndown

I've been struggling with depression for awhile now, and I know it can get really overwhelming. There were times I wasn't sure how I was going to make it to the next day, or for years ahead. Getting up every day is one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I know now that it was worth it. There are a lot of things out there you could try--therapy and medications are usually recommended, but I know people who have found that being out in nature heals them, or finding a purpose gave them the motivation to keep going! Just know that you don't have to do this alone. We're all here for you--a problem shared is a problem halved, right? <3 I can't fix everything, but I'm always here for you to talk to, if you need to get things off your chest. Please know that there are always people here for you! Take care and stay safe, because the world would be so much less without you in it <3

@Downdowndown. I am sorry you are feeling depressed and lost, please know there are many listeners on 7 cups that are available to chat with, they are very compassionate and kind, I hope you can find one that can help, I too have been very depressed and lost at times, it is a horrible place to be.

@Downdowndown

I understand the feeling, and to be honest it's hard. We're all here for you!

It's nice to meet you, @Downdowndown! I'm Celaeno, I have a long history of struggle with depression, so I can imagine how hopeless and trapped you are feeling right now.

This is a disorder which makes us feel like we are the only one experiencing this pain, but know, lovely, that you're not alone. In this community you will find so many threads of similar stories, of pain and loss, but most importantly - of recovery, of coping. You will find kindness and support and understanding. We are here for you, lovely, no matter how bad it looks like. We will always have time to listen to you, a strength to share it with you.

I hope you will let us know how are you feeling lately. Also, I moved your thread from the daily check-ins category to the welcome threads within our sub-community, so more people could say hi to you.

Sending you all of my hope and hugs!

@Downdowndown I'm also sorry you've been struggling with depression :( I hope you'll find all the support you need on 7cups. I'm sure there are many members/listeners who can relate and help you out. Stay strong. <3 Never think that you're alone in this fight.

I am sorry that you are going through this.

@Downdowndown
How are you feeling these days?
I hope, much better.
But, if not, we're still here for you.

@Downdowndown

Im so sorry to hear that you feel that way. But please dont give up. There's a light at the end of this loooong tunnel and it's gunna be worth it. If you need anyone to talk with, please pm me. Take care