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FLOUNDERING

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After having a lengthy period of "normal" living, I fin myself in that old familiar pattern of fear and tears. I can barely take a step outside my front door on my own. I feel so isolated, lonely and helpless. In addition to the above, I am also dealing with physical impairments due to MS and macular degeneration.

I am not looking for sympathy, just a safe place to share who ugly life can sometimes be. I know I am not alone in this struggle, and I want to connect to people with whom I can learn how to get beyond this and find my missing joy. I know it's out there, and I want to find away to get it back and share it with others.

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jkl5500

This is a safe place for you to share how you feel. We're all here to support each other.

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Thanks. I've been looking for a soft landing. :)

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:) xx soft and caring

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just what we need.

Hope705 profile image
Hope705

Well you are not alone , what do you use to do that did cause you joy ?

I like nature so I try to takes walks in the park the most I can it really helps me when I feel a lot of anxiety and depression

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jyeun

I think your current life is quite bored and there's nothing new. Fear and loneliness isn't good feeling , try to be involved in various activities and please do not stuck in home .do sport , cook , go to shopping and read a lot

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Forestina

You sound a lovely person. It is so hard when you think you have left these feelings behind and they come back to haunt you again.

Many of the suggestions here are great, but very difficult to implement if at times you can barely make it past your door.

I have felt the same and it is so hard. I have found it helps to just stand outside and fill your mind with what you can see. Then go back in. Then the next day just go a little further, just a few steps. Repeat this daily or even twice a day for several weeks if necessary. I found this helped. Hope it does for you too. Good luck.

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