Hello all... this is my first post here. I overcame major depression a few years ago. The reason I am here now is to "prevent" depression from taking over my life again. I was in a relationship for four years with a terrific man - somewhat younger than I (but that's another story). He just ended it this week. The problem - distance and communication. He lives in the Caribbean and I am in Canada. Communication is very difficult - not because we don't want to talk - it's just physically impossible. I travelled 5 or so times per year to be together. It's not enough for him. (Please - I do understand this) He needs someone by his side and someone to talk to all the time not for a week every couple of months. Anyway, here's the hardest part for me. I have no family here in Canada except a brother in BC (I am in Ontario). He is married and moving to the Caribbean with his wife (who get this, is not only from the same country as "Guy" but was formerly married to "Guy's" cousin). Guy's family was my family - they loved me I loved them - his friends were our friends. Because of my life choices I also have no close friends here in Canada. So here I am fighting off depression - but I am so lonely. My BC brother is as supportive as he can be from far away. But here I sit crying, anxious and alone. I would welcome any words of support or whatever you feel you want to offer. For those of you are overcoming depression (and yes, you are, if you are here you are overcoming it) know that it is possible. You will overcome. Read the first part of message again. I am here because I overcame depression before - I will do all that I can to not let it rule me again. I will overcome it again - with your help. Thanks.
