Dear Eric: I am writing because I don’t know where to start and how to begin getting out of horrible depression.

I can’t turn my mind off. I’m afraid of dying and what’s after death.

I’m afraid of being alone for the rest of my life (I’m 54 years old).

I go to work and come home, or I’m watching my grandkids (who I just adore).

I can’t lose weight.

Nothing is positive and/or worth getting out of bed for. I feel so blah, yucky and worthless.

Please, where do I start? And how do I start?

– Cure for Sadness

Dear Cure: I understand how overwhelming this constellation of feelings is. And even making a small start can feel like a huge task. So, don’t be hard on yourself and keep in mind that feeling better is a series of small changes, efforts, trials and practices that can snowball.

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