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I’m middle aged, and have been hit with depression so hard it shook me! In the recent few years, I have lost a parent, lost custody of my kids, gotten a divorce, lost a few loved family members to different illness! I don’t think I have properly dealt with any of these things and it’s creeping up on me! I’m constantly sad, always on the verge of breaking down and crying! People are noticing somethings wrong, but I always lie and say everything’s ok. I have tried talking to people but it doesn’t help! What can I do? I’m getting scared of my future! I’m feeling helpless!

Mental Health Services  
578-2400 in the Town Center.  
 
They will refer you to a professional Mental Health person, who you will probably get to see right away and it is free. They open at 8:30.

Sadly I think I know exactly what you’re going through. In a matter of an 18 month span I lost 6 people very close to me, and in the past year I lost my dad and had a lot of life changes. If you ever want to talk just pm me, I’ll listen.

Please contact Mental Health. This is why they are there.  
 
Talk to your doctor. There are medications that can help while you sort things out. I resisted medication initially too, but ultimately it was the best thing I did for myself at the time. And you don't need to be on them forever.  
 
And be honest with your family and friends. They ask because they care and want to help. Let them in. You'll be glad you did.

I completely agree with a lot of what is posted above. The first step is the willingness to let down some of your walls. There are a lot of wonderful helping people out there that would love to help. The downfall is that they can't be mind readers so you have to be open to accepting the help..  
 
If you are like so many others going through similar events, you are likely hard on yourself and feeling that you should be able to somehow "suck it up". Your next step is to go easy on yourself and know that everyone, no matter how strong they are or want to be, needs support from time to time.  
 
Then, yes contact Mental Health at the Towne Centre as mentioned above. But, also make sure that you feel you are able to "connect" with who they connect you with. If you feel there is no vibe, the helping process is not going to be as positive as it could.  
 
Thank you for reaching out, be kind to yourself and best of luck to you.

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