I Have Been In a Mental Hospital Most of my life I had been pretty cruisy. Not too worried...

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Most of my life I had been pretty cruisy. Not too worried about anything. Then, about 7 years ago I experienced my first ever bout of depression. REAL depression. A place so dark I could see no way out. No hope. Nothing. This was new for me, and...

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Northrose · F

Im sorry you experienced all of that

snofan · M

@Northrose You are very kind. Thank you.

Lacemaker · 41-45, F

The nearest I ever came to clinical depression was when I lost my husband. I had three small children to bring up and can honestly say, without them to live and care for, things may have panned out very differently for me.
I'm so sorry to hear how far you plummeted into the depths of despair but so glad you overcame it. That takes real strength of character 🕊️

snofan · M

@Lacemaker You sound very strong yourself. It's great that you had your children at that awful time. I can understand how much it helps to have others that you need to support, but also their love. Continue to look after you, and make time for yourself when you can.

Lacemaker · 41-45, F

@snofan Thank you. My mother and brother have been wonderful too. But yes, my kids were my saving grace, and still are....two have left home now so I only have 'the baby' left 😄

ExtremeNext · 31-35

Did you come across Mona by any chance 😏 it's a joke
Glad things have worked out for you my friend

snofan · M

@ExtremeNext 🤭

Isthisit · F

How long were you in there for?

snofan · M

@Isthisit Only a few days, but it felt like forever.

WeighedDown · 36-40, M

I been a few times, it sucks but it's better than jail

Gangstress · 41-45, F

I'm so sorry

snofan · M

@Gangstress Thank you. As awful as the experience was, it has helped me to be able to talk with people who are in that dark place. With my meds I am pretty good now, but I learned many things during that time.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@snofan I'm glad you came out learning. I can imagine it was not a nice experience.

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