I feel the same, but I’m sorry, it’s NOT ok. It’s a chemical imbalance in the brain to feel like that, just existing and not feeling happiness out of life. Pls seek help. I definitely am. It breaks my heart to not be able to enjoy my kids.

I do enjoy my kids. I breathe in deepevery moment we share. I love my family. Doesnt mean I'm sick or depressed. Just means I've not had enough time for hobbies or alternative fun. People need to toughen up. I don't need to seek help, I need to get my arse into gear. That's it.
All u wankers need to stop flying the mental health card and rely on your own self to make your own happiness.

^^ absolutely this.

Ok maybe we aren’t on the same page so I’m so sorry for reaching out and sharing what’s going on in my brain and hey mate there is no such thing as ‘flying the mental health card’ if you had any idea what it is like to ‘exist’ in the world with loving families and kids to enjoy but still can’t take in how good it is, maybe then you’d understand mental health ain’t a card to be playing.
Have a good day

If the rest of you don't have a clue about mental illness and what it's like to live with it or know someone with it, then you best shut the fuck up. There are too many judgemental assholes who are so ignorant to the real world.

BE HAPPY YOU ARE ALIVE!!!!

Wow really that easy? Then you have no clue what mental illness is and shouldn’t be here giving real easy advice!!

I have no family support, Im the black sheep I also have depression so completely understand how it feels to be completely alone with no one to lean on yourself while caring for others. Sometimes medication and counselling helps, other times medication and "sucking it up" helps me, however it doesn't take the pain and mental fatigue away nor does it stop you from feeling what you feel. You cant control these feelings its not like you just go "oh I'm going to feel great today" and you do, that would be great! Everyone has different degrees of depression and everyone deals with it and responds differently. To tell someone to be grateful for what they have or to be alive is unnecessary because deep down they are grateful however they cant help feel how they feel due to chemical imbalances which is not their fault. Sometimes life gets too much it's okay to ask for help and it should be given. Also getting a job or working doesnt help many of us do work. Think before you comment

Totally agree!! ^
I still can’t get over the other responses. I’m not doing well and to read stuff like that has made me feel really awful. That people can be so insensitive and demeaning toward others when they have no real understanding. Anyway it just shows it’s time to get off this site

Agree, these people have their own problems with getting satisfaction from others misery. Nothing we can do it about except hope everyone can do things to improve their wellbeing

Thank you. I’ve tried with friends. I’ve asked to make plans with 3 individual people but every one of them didn’t follow up or flaked on me. It really hurts. I did go to the classes with women but no one is interested in making friends with me they’re established already

Well don't go to a class hoping to make friends. Got to class for the class. Once you start getting out or putting yourself out there a bit friendship might start happening.

Exactly, I agree with this. I originally responded and I meant find a class that interests you and go by yourself. After a while you will get good at it, be happier and become more confident this is what attracts people. I should have said it takes time too.

Thanks I was going for myself. Will keep trying.

Yes but remember you might not make a very best friend who you spend all your time with. It might just be a friend you chat with each time you go. There's all kinds of different friendships.
Also think about joining a community group in your area. Great place to connect with people