You already know about my journal/blog, Therese!

But (not a commercial for me, you've already kindly mentioned me; I mean EVERYONE in BB) as more BBers start to use their Bnet journals, it would be fun if you did a BB entry about BBers' own scribblings. (IMHO.)

In particular, I've noticed some semi-regular BBers (who spend more time on the Bnet depression support forums) actually use their journals AS JOURNALS, not as blogs. It seems to be calming/soothing/comforting, as a diary often is for women (and some men). Again, something you might want to explore.

You are, as always, my absolute favorite holy whackjob in the world :-) Larry

Thank you for sending me roses, you have given me hope.

I AM NEW TO BELIEFNET. BUT I HAVE BI-POLAR AS WELL. BUT I AM USUALLY MORE DEPRESSED THAN MANIC. I FIGHT EVERYDAY TO LOOK FOR SOMETHING TO CLING TO SO I DO NOT TAKE MY LIFE. I GRASP FOR ANYTHING TO MAKE IT THROUGH ANOTHER DAY. BUT I AM STILL HERE.

THERESA, HANG IN THERE FOR ME AND I THINK HER NAME IS TRISH. THE BEST SITE I HAVE SEEN. PLEASE STAY WITH US. THANK YOU

Therese, The more I read of you the more am challenged to be the kind of person you are. you set a wonderful example for us other serious people of faith out there who try to reach otthers with the hope God has given us. If you and your family ever get up to Maine hope to get the opportunity to say Hello and get/give a warm hug. :) Have a great Son filled day.
Respectfully,
Dick

I have learned many good things from Beyond Blue but feel compelled to point out a comment I found quite distressing. "If depression had no termination, then suicide would, indeed, be the only remedy." For those of us with treatment resistant depression this is a very depressing thought indeed. Not all depression is temporary and/or treatable. After years of searching and trying and many medical experts I am still depressed. Please respect those of us whose depression is treatment resistant. Thank you.

You are a wonderful teacher- practical, real examples, humerous. I taught for 2 decades, you're good. Thank you, David=Be Thou My Vision

Therese, I am unable to find another place to contact you so I hope you can find this. I suddenly started getting emails from beliefnet and had no idea why. I hadn't signed onto anything. I deleted all of them until I got one titiled 15 ways to stop obsessing.
I am a 54 year old woman. I've been divorced for 4 years. my marriage was loveless and sexless for 10 years. 7 years ago, I lost my mom to breast cancer. My only sister died suddenly 6 months later and my father 2 years after that. After my sisters death, I took up with one of my daughters male friends. It started innocently enough as golf here and there. The friendship lasted about a year and then turned into a full blown love affair. We spent every minute together and I had never been happier at any time in my life, ever. I considered this to be my first love. Neither one of us cared about the age difference. I knew this couldn't be permanent because of age and always knew it would end someday. It lasted 4 years. It was always passionate for me and I always got a chill when he touched me. Early this summer, he met someone his own age and is in a relationship. We tried to keep our friendship but, I am unable to do this. I have been in an unexplainable depression for 8 months, unable to move forward. He is in my head every minute.
I was thinking last night the worst thoughts and I convinced myself I can't move forward from this. I screamed at myself STOP! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU??
Then, this morning I found your 15 reasons to stop obsessing. I never imagined that I could be clinically depressed. I've been through so much and I guess I never dealt with any of it.
I am going to seek professional help. I can't do this to myself and I wanted to thank you.

I need to step in , Let me Get this correct, you suddenly became depressed, after you& your male friend went on seperate ways..
you no longer are intimate but during the 4 years you were Blissful & happy..No Signs of Depression.. Am I correct??
So basically you answered your own question.. you were madly in love & in lust and attracted to your male friend..both physically and emotionally.... you don't this Depression, So why worry over it or why manifest it to something So Big that it consumes your very Breath .. May I ask what are you seeking to bring back your peace & your calm...???

Goddess Blesss
Mille

Mille, I don't think I 'suddenly' became depressed. I think I may have been depressed for a long time. I was in a bad marriage for 10 years. I was emotionally battered.
If I wasn't depressed, I don't think I would have become involved in that way with my young friend to begin with. I probably wouldn't have become involved with him at all.
I've been thinking that I may have been hiding out with him so I wouldn't have to deal with the death of my family and my failed marriage.
Being with him, I didn't have to think about any of it. Now that we have gone our separate ways, I think I'm being challenged to do that. Maybe this is why I'm obsessing over his loss. I don't know. I could be wrong.
I guess I need closure for all of it. I've decided that it won't hurt to get a professional to talk to and go from there. thanks for your post.