I'm just an average guy who like a lot of folks has had some dealings with depression in my life. The primary cause was from traumatic life events over a short period of time. The suicide of a good friend, the death of my best friend from cancer, divorce and subsequent alienation from my daughter, my parents Alzheimers & death of my mom, etc. all contributed to feeling overwhelmingly sad.
I...
I am a divorced Christian female and just starting bi polar treatment. I struggled with depression for years, and sadly, no provider picked up on my bi polar disorder until an episode of extreme mania nearly destroyed my life. One thing that was not destroyed was my faith in God, and He has empowered me in many ways during this journey.
I enjoy a number of hobbies, from crafts to writing,...
At 38, my former husband was diagnosed with Fronto-Temporal dementia. This illness, for him, manifested in violence and multiple inappropriate behaviors. We had three minor children and life became a nightmare. I tried to work through the issues as a supportive spouse and informal caregiver, but life continued to bloom out of control. I was losing everything we had worked for, not just...
