Hello!

[MaraUT]

Just a brief intro...

I found this site via a web search, and it seems the friendliest community with a great deal of trust and support between members. I live in the state of Utah in the United States. I've been suffering from depression since I was a teen (20+ years ago)...I just never admitted it until several years ago. I've pretty much tried to take the tiger by the tail. I've taken ADs in the past, but they were just too numbing. I've done counseling which, overall, was very beneficial. Now I'm running into menopausal/pre-menopausal mood swings (usually just the lows). Ah, fun.

I've been reading other posts, and the community upbeat spirit is so welcome! Thank you!!!! yes.1

MaraUT

[suzi]

Hi there and welcome hunni
nice to meet you. We are a friendly bunch all with our own stories to tell....

[seaspirit]

maraUT hello221 and groupw it really is a great place to come and offload your worries as well as having a laugh.
I'm Ali from Cornwall biggrin1

[MaraUT]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! It takes a little bit of courage to go from lurker to poster.

MaraUT

[seaspirit]

Don't worry about it grouphug*, when you are ready we are all here to listen, like suzi says we all have different stories to tell but we are all in the same boat and need a listening ear. I myself find it easier to talk to strangers.

Take care

[lizzie]

hello and welcome

[jerseygirl]

hello221 Welcome clapping1234

Look forward to getting to know you soon!!

You just shout when you need someone ~ there is always someone here...... x

[suzi]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! It takes a little bit of courage to go from lurker to poster.

MaraUT


Thats fine!! Try to find the courage, no one is here to judge.. we are all here with our own stories to tell and things to share that may help someone else.. be great to see you posting more!!!! but there is no pressure!!!

[JaHa]

hello221

welcome ... i know what you mean about lurking, i looked at the site about 20 time before i had the courage to write anything, but these guys are great.

one of my big probs is worring about people judging me, but no such thing here, just good honest people, who will listen and advise when they can

GOOD LUCK

take care

JaHaxxx

[Bluebell]

Hi Mara and welcome

I think there is such a stigma behind depression it is often very hard to come out and talk about it to others. The nice thing is that on DWD we have all had experience of it in one way or another

Toni

[Onion]

hello221 and welcome to DWD. Glad you posted and you will find everyone here really great.