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RE: my mum - 5/14/2008 5:38:20 PM

Vicky

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Hi Sharon,
Sending you and your family prayers & blessings.

Vicky

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RE: my mum - 6/12/2008 6:24:40 PM

sharon

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I don't know what to say anymore or what to think anymore I shouldn't be on here and why I am I don't know you are all probably sick of me I wouldn't blame you I'm sick of me. I just feel worthless useless a waste of space that the world would be better off without I serve no purpose to anyone and never will do so I don't know what the point is anymore I've just had enough of everything I just want to hide away and die. I'm sorry this post is so depressing just ignore it and me forget me
sharon

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RE: my mum - 6/12/2008 6:57:03 PM

Hildegard

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Dearest Sharon, I am sorry you feel so low. I am NOT about to forget about you. As a matter of fact I think of you every when I light a candle for you in your group SH. I think you are very worthwhile, good human being who is depressed but still cares about others as I can see in your other posts, and I am not about to change my mind!
Please, don't apologize for coming here. It is good to have a safe outlet for your feelings. Everyone here roots for you and wants to support you in your darkest hours!

Much love and many warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: my mum - 6/12/2008 11:51:08 PM

Marie M.

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Hello Sharon, I am not sick of you nor is anyone else, you are welcomed to be here and wanted. Just take the day and the feelings and leave them as yesterday. Tomorrow always starts with a new beginning and hopefully with the sun to start with. I realize depression is not something anyone can talk you out of, but having someone to understand and that cares for you helps and expressing those feelings is good.

Many of us here are reaching out to you in the forum. We are here good or bad. You are not judged by your emotions. We want you here and care how you are feeling and pray regularly for you. You are important. We all have bad, down days an emotion we all carry.

When I am having a down day, I do something to distract my mind, reading a good book, taking a ride or going out for lunch with someone or just taking a walk outside. It can clear the head and be refreshing.

You are very in touch with those down feelings. Maybe try doing something to counteract them, they don't have to stay permanently. I am just trying to help you, I have had those times too.

What fun things do you like to do? What makes you smile and feel good? Do you have hobbies?

God bless you
Marie

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RE: my mum - 6/13/2008 4:14:17 AM

GraceLil

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Many Blessings to You, Sharon.

I have sometimes felt as you do now. It is good to express how you really feel and this wonderful forum seems like a good place to be honest and receive the support of good and caring people.

I was reading AJ Cronin's A Thing of Beauty about an artist and his struggles. The title is from Keats and sometimes reading Shelley, Keats and Wordsworth and other nature poets can really lift your spirits. They also had their depressive moments which they sometimes put in their poetry.

In a novel The Child From the Sea Elizabeth Godge wrote of old English folk songs that sadness is transformed to joy in the singing about it, putting it into words. Russian folk songs are often like that too.

I am looking forward to hearing about what things you enjoy doing or reading about or photos and paintings you enjoy looking at or TV shows or movies.

God bless you. I will light a candle for you.

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RE: my mum - 6/13/2008 4:43:26 AM

J1937

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Dear Sharon,

Please take a little time and go to "Grateful Living Practice" and the "Please share your wisdom" thread. What I have posted there says how I see you. It is sad that you should be feeling as you do at the moment, but it is not YOU! Sharon is so precious, so please try to treat her gently!

I am going to light a candle and I keep praying for you.

Love,
Juliana
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RE: my mum - 6/13/2008 1:32:51 PM

buttington

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Dear Sharon,

Everyone here has said what I would like to say. The Sharon you are today isn't the real one. It's the depression talking.

I think I've told you before that I have 2 dear friends who suffer frim depression, which is an illness like any other, and I regularly hear the same sort of things from them that you have said in your post, so anything you say does not put me off you.

You don't seem to be getting enough support from your doctor I feel, and that can make you feel very lonely.

Don't give up on yourself, and do please keep dropping in here to unload your feelings. And go to the thread which Juliana suggests.

I will light a candle for you too.

Much Love, and hugs, Jude

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RE: my mum - 7/7/2008 6:11:29 PM

sharon

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I don't know what to do anymore I've had enough of fighting the thoughts in my head.
sharon

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RE: my mum - 7/7/2008 6:35:16 PM

Hildegard

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Dearest Sharon,

I am sorry you feeling that poorly. Perhaps you might try not fighting your thoughts, but letting them go by like a boat down the river. You know they are not you but your depression speaking. Hang in there. We are here for you. I so wish I could wrap my arms around you to comfort you. I keep lighting candles for you. You are always in my thoughts, prayers and in my heart!
Keep coming back here and read all the many beautiful posts in the other forums. You'll see that you are not alone in having a hard time!

Much love and warm ((((hugs))))
Edda

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RE: my mum - 7/7/2008 6:38:13 PM

buttington

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Much Love and Hugs from me too Sharon.

Keep coming back to talk to us.

Love, Jude

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RE: my mum - 7/8/2008 7:37:10 AM

J1937

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Dear Sharon,

Edda has said it so well: let the thoughts go by, they are not YOU! Try to put on "giraffe ears" (remember?) listening to yourself and speak "giraffe language" to yourself, gently, lovingly... You need not fight like a wolf, the giraffe with its big heart will lead you on

. I, too, wish I could wrap my arms around you!

Much love,
Juliana
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RE: my mum - 7/20/2008 3:05:55 PM

Judy Williams

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Sharon, I am so sorry for what you and your family and dealing with. I know my mum was sick for 15 years. She had strokes and alzhiemers, so I know a bit of what you are going through.Dad was the major caretaker, and he is 81 now. I want you to know you have support here. I have found being here is a blessing. are you all alone at home being the caregiver? If so, have you contacted your mom's doctor to have hospice to help come in? I know I am asking a lot of questions, and not meaning to pry, just trying to help. i send you love and strength, and will be praying for you and ur mum.. sincere, Judy Williams

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RE: my mum - 7/28/2008 11:14:36 AM

sharon

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Thank you all for your kind words but I really do not deserve them. I don't know how to begin to say how I'm feeling at the moment except that I feel like I'm falling deeper into this black hole I'm in and can't find my way out and don't think I want to anymore I just want to give up. I am sorry love to each of you
sharon

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RE: my mum - 7/28/2008 1:49:30 PM

buttington

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Dearest Sharon,
You have been on my mind today and I'm delighted to see your name on the forum.

Don't ever apologise for how you feel.

I do hope you will soon get the help you deserve.

Love, Jude

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RE: my mum - 7/28/2008 2:51:08 PM

Hildegard

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Dear Sharon, I am glad to see a message from you here and kind words in other places. You DESERVE EVERY KIND WORD EVER SAID TO YOU HERE!
Even the deepest holes have bottoms, and then there is only one way to go - up! Let God's love and the love of all who care about you help you to climb up and out! I do hope you are still seeing your counselors and physicians who look after you. Please, hold on to hope no matter how dark everything looks.

Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: my mum - 7/29/2008 3:51:07 AM

celtic star

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Hi Sharon, we all care deeply about you and you are unfailing in your prayers and support of us. One day at a time Sharon, it's the best that most of us can do a lot of the time.
Sending you love and tons of positive thought and prayers
Glenys x

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RE: my mum - 7/29/2008 4:13:55 PM

Marie M.

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Hello Sharon. I am sorry to hear you are feeling down, but emotions can be changed. I have read in one of your past posts that you had been in a walking marathon. What a great thing and a wonderful personal accomplishment for a good cause. It must have made you proud and feel good.
Remember you will feel good again, it may take some effort, taking a walk when feeling down can be refreshing especially walking with a friend or excersise. Let your doctor know how down you are feeling and your Mum. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very important person, God had decided that in his creation and plans for you!

God Bless
Marie

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RE: my mum - 7/29/2008 6:35:22 PM

buttington

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Sharon, that is good advice from Marie. Apart from the exercise being good, sunlight boosts your serotonin levels, which helps with depression and 'low' mood swings. A 10 minute walk outdoors every day will help. My friend who has depression tries to do this as often as he can.

Keep looking up for that little speck of light in the darkness.

Love, Jude

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RE: my mum - 7/30/2008 6:22:30 PM

buttington

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Dear Sharon,
I just checked in before going to bed and saw you were logged on too.
I hope you are feeling a bit better. You are in all of our thoughts.

Blessings, Jude. Goodnight

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RE: my mum - 7/30/2008 6:24:05 PM

sharon

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Dear Jude
Thank you for kind words as usual. They do say that exercise helps with depression I was going to the gym and went swimming at one time but haven't done either for ages. I got bored of the gym and keep meaning to go swimming but haven't been able to manage it. I used to swim loads but these days I'm just so tired I can't be bothered to do anything sometimes its a right struggle to just get out of bed never mind anything else. How are you and hows things with your son I hope that things are improving between you both
love sharon

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