Of course you're not the same, in a lot of ways I think you're better. We all go through periods as we grow up and experience new things in life. You might be depressed now, but you need to keep perspective and find the happy moments in each day. Talking about your life certainly does mean something! It allows those of us who would normally not know you find you and develope some type of bond. It also allows you to document your life, the changes good or bad and provides a way to learn from the mistakes and relive the cherished moments of the past.  Talking about your life isn't nothing it, like you is something wonderful.... it's your life.

-smiles- I thing this comment just made my day.