6, I have not been in here for a while (that's a story for another time) but I am really disturbed and saddened by your comments. You know, it wasn't that long ago that I posted something similar and you ALL came to my rescue by reminding me of a lot of things that the fog of depression had hid from me. Yeah man, I can relate to a lot of what you said and I have been the very edge on more than one occasion, but there is a rather pervasive thought that pulls me through; suicide is cowardice. Plain and simple. I don't mean that to sound as harsh as it does but you HAVE to summon the guts and fortitude to see life through-there are no promises that you're life will get easier or better for that matter. The only promise is that you know it won't without the effort.

From what I'm reading, you're a young man. Right? College aged? Dude, you can't contemplate ending something you really haven't started yet. (i.e. your life) You have no idea how many wonderful things (and yes, a few lousy things) wait for you out there and if you decided to jump ship now, you will NEVER know.

Cut yourself some slack, look further ahead in your life than the next week, month or even year and trust that you're here for a reason. To cut the trip short is irresponsible and hurtful to everyone who knows and cares about you.

Now, go pick up that axe and play! There is no better salve for a wounded heart than to tap into the great flow of creative juices that is cruising around the universe. And don't let any of the Great Blues Masters hear you say that pain, sadness and depression does not make for some killer music!!!!