Maybe my recent troubles may not compare to 
yours, but perhaps you might like to read about 
them and also the responses I received from other 
fellow collectors.  They are really great people 
and sometimes I don't feel like I'm worthy of 
being in their company:

My Sad Story

It may not be much, but I really toned down and 
purposely left out a ton of really dark incidents 
occurring in my life recently (such as a divorce 
in my family, being laid off for about 8 months 
now, a car already costing me hundreds in repair 
bills, etc.).  It's not only inappropriate here, 
but I don't want to dwell on my troubles more 
than I have to.

I've been through real depression (I was 
clinically diagnosed) back in college, but just 
try to keep things in perspective and never 
forget with all the things you have to feel lucky 
about.  If things get too hot around here for 
you, you don't have to stick around or you could 
just stay away for a while.  Find a place where 
you'll feel comfortable, and never think anyone 
is better than you.  Everyone is just different 
with different opinions.