One day at a time....

Just thought to myself, I can't be the only one who goes through these roller coaster rides of emotions. Tired of feeling down ,overwhelmed, anxious etc & no one to talk to or yet who can understand. Mother of 7 beautiful children, been through a lot in my life, traveled the world, met many people from all sorts of life...rich, poor, famous, not famous... people are people. I respect everyone no matter the background, my mother taught me this and therefore creating this open minded,down to earth loving person with everyone I meet. But lately I just have isolated myself from everyone, lost interest in so much, no motivation for anything...I am not me. I am aging by circumstances. My mind, body & soul hurt. I am here like everyone seeking help and in return I hope that I can help as well. Problems, yes always there. Learning to cope that's easier said than done. So for now I am trying ...just trying to take it one day at a time. With all that being said, I want my heart to feel again like it once did.

[Agora1]

Hi Livelife2day, You have certainly had a blessed life with family, friends and travels. What you are describing sounds like what happens when our lives start winding down some. We lose interest, we lose motivation. You know that's not the real you reacting like this. Have you reached out to your doctor and/or a therapist. Times change for us in the different seasons of our lives. A little help right now can put a different perspective on your life. Whether it be a little medication (short term) or talking with a professional, it's so well worth taking care of yourself.

I'm glad you found this forum where you have a place to come and share your journey with life. Don't give up, don't stay stuck, you have just taken a very important first step forward.

We welcome you to the forum, where you are never alone. xx

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Thank you, I greatly appreciate that.

[bridder01]

"I have not yet begun to fight!" -- John Paul Jones

We're here for ya, Live. If you need a little extra oomph to get you through this, we've got some oomph to spare.

"Look to the sunrise...For all the best parties are happenin' there" ---Anonymous (probably some idiot from the 70's)

Brian

[pink83737]

You are not alone don’t give up

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Thank you, I appreciate that.

[Hidden]

Hey and welcome! We seem to have a few similar issues.. and I’m sure there’s a lot more on here that do too. It helps to not feel so alone and is comforting to have understanding people that listen .

Hope you’re able to find the support you need on your journey. Feel free to message anytime .

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Thank you, I appreciate that & I will take you up on that offer! ☺

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[Marz21]

hi there, it's good to meet you, and I hope being here can help you too.

[fauxartist]

First I wanted to thank you for being supportive on my post. I appreciated it.

I understand how your feeling, and sorry your going through that, it's such a shock to all of a sudden start feeling like a different person, and it's so unfair when you have had so much joy in your life....there could be a few different things going on, and yes, therapy and meds have helped my life tremendously, if you don't mind me asking...are you at the age of menopause, please don't misunderstand me, why I am asking is because as much as about 6 years before menopause started for me, my personality really started changing. I became very tired, un-motivated, which was totally out of character for me, I used to get up in the morning and was on the go, had my own business that I did physical hard labor right along with my guys all day long. And out of the blue....I just changed....it was because my body was changing....not to soon around the same time, I also had some great losses in my life personally, and there was so much so fast, I just got overwhelmed, and my depression kicked in full blown. Within a few years, it got worse....you should also maybe go to your GP and get a physical check up to see if you need hormone replacement therapy, I did the all natural route with my pharmacist actually making the compound so it was regulated dosage.

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Funny you mention this because I thought the same, I was doing some research so that may be one issue but there is so much more that I have been facing. Situations in my life that still are unresolved, there are some solutions but still awaiting for them to happen. I have grown tired of a problem that keeps occurring and I am just giving up. Every time I think about it, it brings me back to this dark place. I try to hide it because I do not need any more confrontations. I am at that point of my life, where I am tired of being blamed for , I have tried to please everyone and I can not anymore. I have a 10 yr old, 6 yr old twins, 5 and 4 yr old at home. My two older ones 23 & 21 are in college, I still help them with some matters that I have been dealing with since they were 7 & 4. My family is blended so therefore it has created much friction. I am overwhelmed by taking care of the bills, house, children, just so much.

[fauxartist]

It's a lot of kids to care for and they are young ones two, your really a busy women.sounds like you need a break in every way. We have a 20yr. old living with us while in college, We have to drive him to and from everyday, as well and two little ones we mind 40 hours a week, we pick them up in the morning and drive each to their own schools., one of our girl's has moved out but still calls home for this and that, and a 30 year old that won't move out cause she just is afraid of life, etc., she's at her fathers in town while she works. Then for her days off we have to drive in and get her and take her back. At our age we should be drinking lemonade and watching the grass grow, not being mammy taxies and minding babes.

Can I ask if you have thought bout talking to a therapist about this dark place, and getting in touch with dealing with it and getting some closure or coping skills. I got started working through my childhood issues way to late, I have to say that I regret that the most. My life could have gone smoother, but I can't live in regret. I have to accept my choices good or bad and do my best for right now.

You can talk to me anytime about anything that your dealing with, I got one good ear and an okay ear to listen with, and I'm bit older, I can share what I've learned. As well as learning from others here. It's a mixed bag of people coming in with many stories of their own, and I find I can relate to quit a few. I'm glad your sharing here.