I really don't feel like living - need support and to talk

I dont blame people who have never had severe depression for making suggestions based on their experiences bc they really will never know what its like to lose hope and will to live. In any other disease or human tragedy the person always has a will to fight and overcome the affliction but what happens when there is no fight left? What happens when the inner spirit of a person is void and empty with no connection to this world?  To say this is a matter of being strong vs weak is what is keeping us in the dark ages when it comes to truly understanding this horrific disease. Science has already proven it is hereditary and it exists.  Let's not oversimplify this by just saying you have to be "strong" or "move on". I know you wouldn't walk into a cancer center and tell those people to just deal with it so why do it here?  Depression is a life long battle that as of today has no cure in sight. The struggle to the depressed person is not to get ahead or constantly be happy. The struggle is to find some shred of motivation to even take your next breath. Try living every second of your life with no hope for tomorrow or no hope for normalcy. You feel alone, isolated, and on the sidelines while everyone else lives their lives with purpose and meaning.  People who live with depression our true warriors bc we fight for meaning in our lives, to stay connected with loved ones, and to simply get out of bed, etc.  

@tamara1 I can understand and feel your pain. I have to many times felt and have attempted to take my life more then once. But there is something I realized that I never understood. I am here for a reason. So are You. I know life feels bleak or even worse like a  bird in a cage hitting against the  Hard cold bars with broken wings  bleeding. But You Are here for a reason. You are loved

It's the excitement and thrill that's all. That will where off. Then he will realize the kids are the one who got hurt. Mean time he is sleeping with many partners. There is always a price to pay.. I feel if you are going to do that at least be honest so you can protect you from diseases and the financial burden. This is why I don't get involved my wife influenced me into the military and the union. Payed for her x funeral 

When we are at this point. We never think we will get better. I know I won't. Iam 48 just waiting to die. Been waiting along time. It sucks. Is selfish to want to be out of this pain. Its hard when you have people that love you and don't want to lose you. And you just think you will never get out of this depression .

It's tough indeed.  Sometimes I have days where I do nothing but sleep.  Just lay in bed not wanting to get up or do anything at all.  My worse days I too just want it all to end and try my luck in the next life if reincarnation is a thing.  

This site helps a bit. Has some pretty good advice and a place to voice our thoughts and struggles.  Everyone is welcome to hit me up if they just want to talk.  Loneliness is a pain and doubly worse for those of us with depression. Sometimes we just need a sympathetic ear or set of eyes as it were.

I know I feel I sleep most of my life away. 

Find a purpose. One of the key things that helps me with depression (and most of the time it works) is finding something to do ... Helping others can make you feel good. Volunteer somewhere. Find a hobby where you can find people with similar interests. Sometimes I have to force myself to do things I normally like doing (as well as those things I don't like doing) but it keeps me going... Being around people (the right kind of people) helps a lot. 

That's good. It's just a losing battle with me . I have a lot to do. Just can't get myself to do it sometimes. 

@Hidden username That's why you should "force" yourself to do it. I don't know how to better explain it. I have to do it myself sometimes. Otherwise I would stay home and lose my job.

To late for that lost many of jobs .That's great it works for you. Maybe Iam not that strong