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It's hard for myself at times to enjoy life without prescription medicine. However in the past few years I've been on it and off them. I do go to support groups which help out a lot. It's important to have a good support groups. Going to groups who also suffer from depression I am finding very important for myself.

I probably do not get enough of support groups, lately because I have been hit with a major depression recently. My girlfriend and I have been on the skids and it has been difficult recently to deal with my misery! Suicidal thoughts have crept up severely at times.

I find that my anxiety combined with low self esteem and fears have led to severe depression. When I pray deeply the Lord answers my prayers sometimes too slowly because of the suffering can be very overwhelming.

Affirmations also help out a lot, although a combination of different techniques are the key difference it combating my major depression. Having faith and a good set of friends help out a lot as well. It is important to have a positive attitude. For example I woke up this morning thinking that things are going to improve for myself. Some times I tell myself things are going to get better.

I still need room for improvement! Saturday nights are the worst for me. When I don't communicate with at least one lady friend either by phone or by physically spending time with them I feel at my absolute worst. Some times I go to to a bar without having any alcohol. I usually can meet a lady who is there alone or with a female friend. I just smile and click with them pretty fast. These types of relationships haven't worked for me long term. However they are a temporary cure.

I read married men usually live much longer then single men. I am single and hate it. I need to continue building my self esteem as well as other social qualities. I am Jewish who got caught up in the semi orthodox way of life and I find very few women want a man like myself. although I believe in some of the principles I find it very difficult trying to marry. I find many Christian women who are more interested in me then Jewish women. So it is very difficult to commit to a Christian woman.

Any way this subject is about overcoming depression, and not my love life. But by understanding more about myself and statistics I have hope.

Some books and tapes I use are "What to Say to Yourself When You Talk to Yourself," "Inner Joy." Subliminal tapes I use are 'Overcoming Anxiety,' 'How to Attract Love,' 'How to Attract Money,' 'Peace of Mind.' A good set of tapes are The Psychology of Winning by Dennis Waitly.

It is a never ending chore to stay afloat combating depression. But constant learning and reapplying certain techniques is important. Also understanding that depression is anger turned inward is important too. Although I am not a doctor I do not recommend going without medication without discussing with your doctor first.

Life is a challenge and the more compassionate people you have in your life the better. Good luck and happy trails.

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