dear lonely, keep reaching out for that glimmer of hope. I too am depressed, and come back to this site to pick myself up off the floor. I found some compassionate people here who have reached back to me to give me hope. I am not sure I could have survived without the soulfull comments that have lifted my spirit. One thing mentioned, I have tried to do. At your lowest, do one thing kind for yourself. Make yourself do it. Eat a piece of chocolate, drink a warm cup of tea. Hug yourself, come here to talk. That one thing will lead to another, and then maybe you can see light in that dark tunnel. I don't want anyone to feel the depression I have felt, and there are alot of people who struggle daily with it. Eithor due to medical problems, family problems, or emotional problems. There is a community here. I have never heard anyone being mean or unkind or uncaring. There is hope right here, that people care, and will talk to you. I have not been left alone, to wallow in grief, friends write back now, and my worst nighmares are going away. This depression can lift, if you just slip open that window just a bit. I wish for you a better day today. I hope you will do that one act of kindness to yourself, and for yourself. I care, because I have felt your pain. ginnie