Ovidia: An Obsessive Need to be Loved--The Crux of the Matter

I too suffer from depression. I've recently startaed my own blog. What about starting a web ring for depression?
darrel
www.hopefordepression.blogspot.com

Frank i so understand where you are comeing from.If people would look past the outer appearance to the heart they would find some of the most beautiful people.But sadly we get judged by societies standards.Everyone should take time to realize that just a smile or kind word can make a world of differance in someones life.
Lonely in Ohio.

Susan, Frank, Marilyn, I can truly relate to what you are saying. If people would look in the inside and not be so cruel to the outside of someone they could really understand the love. I really don't want to spend the rest of my life alone and depressed, but I also need to know that someone is going to be there no matter what.

Hi All,
I hear so much pain in your words and I want you to know I too have been there and sometimes still go there. What comforts me is knowing that I always get through it. In other words, after the dark there is always a dawn. ALWAYS is the key. Even if you think you trust in nothing, you do trust that the Sun always comes up in the morning. It always does. And the same goes with your depression or loneliness. Believe that you will get better, know that you will get better. If you say you will not, then guess what? You are right. But if you believe you will get better or better yet, that you are better, then the universe has to grant you that. Just like the Sun comes up in the morning. It's the way it works. You must make your request and have faith that it's on it way. The universe always grants your wishes. Another thing I learned is that Jesus lives in each and every one of us. He is with you even in your loneliness, He lives in every one of us. So the way I like to look at that is to ask "If you saw Jesus would you take care of Him, give him what He needs, be a friend to Him, and love Him." For me the answer is of course. So then I have to face myself and say then what are you waiting for? Love the Jesus in you and you are loving yourself. The great thing is when you love yourself and trust yourself with all of your flaws others will too. You are a magnet for love. If this seems too much to feel right now, ask God to help you love yourself. Second, Be grateful for what everything you DO have. Focus on what you DO have, rather than what you don't have. You have an amazing way of writing that allows others to want to interact-Be grateful for that. You have the courage to open up about your deepest feelings- be grateful for that because not everyone can be so honest. You have sought out beliefnet and support groups for yourself-be grateful for the strength, and wisdom to know that you need these resources. The list can go on and on- List all that you're grateful for as often as you can throughout the day. Thirdly, go do something good for someone else. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. You must act out what you want. The universe (God ) responds to want you put out there.

May God Bless You, and give you peace and love.

Dreams do come true.

Ever considered Love and Sex Addicts Anonymous?? It is an awesome 12 step group that deals with this very thing. It is based on the 12 steps of AA and helps many people overcome this desparation. I was one of them before Oct. 2008
God bless you.
Kathy Griffiths