FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

a life of tragedy and pain

HamNew Contributor

a life of tragedy and pain

every day my family suffers with depression

we have had a lot of tragedies in the family, so many that its like something unbelivable just when we things were starting to get better another major tragedy happened the worst tragedy of all.

two of our Adult children suffer from severe depression every day I live with the fear if they are going to be here tomorrow

me and my wife also suffer with depression from when we were very young and still today due to lots of tragedies that have happened to us.

three of our adult childrens have tried to take their lifes previously its very difficult livng with fear every day

I'm tired of living with fear every day, every day its like a sadness that never goes away.

I find it very hard to sleep at night

me my wife and two of our children have ended up in mental hospitals.

3 replies

1 - 3 of 3
1

In response to: a life of tragedy and pain

AppleblossomSenior Contributor

Re: a life of tragedy and pain

Hello @Ham

It is a most terrible fear to fear our family might die suddenly.

I do not believe the world is a level playing field. Some people and families do suffer more than others. Some tragedies are more to do with unequal distribution of resources than genes. I also come from a family with a lot of tragedy and mental health issues.

I hope reading and posting on the forum helps lighten the load.

Take Care

In response to: Re: a life of tragedy and pain

s-jaySenior Contributor

Re: a life of tragedy and pain

Hi @Ham - so glad you found us and hope to keep seeing you around. How have you last few days been?

In response to: a life of tragedy and pain

destructiveSenior Contributor

Re: a life of tragedy and pain

Hi Ham

I am so sorry to hear your family has suffered so much. It sounds like you all love each other very much and I hope that connection brings you some comfort.

D x

1 - 3 of 3
1

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.