Tired

[01harley]

I joined yesterday and texted with a few members. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but it has just gotten bad in last month. Feel terribly lonely. Does anyone else feel that way? I'm kind of a keep to myself person.

[Agora1]

Hi 01harley, the fact that we are a "keep to myself person" makes us lonely and yet the anxiety makes us keep to ourselves. A cycle that is never ending. That is unless we break that cycle. In stepping out of our comfort zone in baby steps, we will see that we can have the best of both worlds. Living the life that we were meant to, but also learning that we tend to need more "me time" to wind down. Our over sensitized nervous system doesn't allow us to have too much stimulation from the outside world, however we cannot barricade ourselves from living because of our fears.

Finding the answer in what works for you is the way to go. On the days that we are like the energizer bunny (and I've had them on occasion) embrace that feeling and enjoy. As you talk with others on the forum from day to day, you will know you are not alone in how you feel. Unfortunately, with any emotional disorders comes loneliness. But know that now you no longer have to be alone. You can share your life's journey with others who totally understand and care. One step at a time. I'm glad you're here Harley xx

[01harley in reply to Agora1]

I really like it that I can feel comfortable enough to join a group and them be so nice and understanding. It means so much to know there a people who understand. I feel blessed to be here.

[Hidden]

I totally do. I only have one friend that I really talk to. I am a single mom and have not been with anyone since she was 4 1/2 mths. She will be 7 in June. Days and nights can be very lonely even with her and my mom at home. It is a while different feeling of loneliness.

[01harley in reply to Hidden]

Nights are bad and waking at 1 or 2 in the morning and not being able to go back to sleep.

[Hidden]

I am one of those that will sleep and sleep and sleep when it hits me. I wish you some rest and peace of mind Harley. One day at a time.

[01harley in reply to Hidden]

That's what I tell myself. Does it help you?

[Hidden in reply to 01harley]

Sometimes. I write down my feelings a lot when I am in a funk. It is really hard. I live with an over critical, OCD mother and my daughter has ADD, OCD, Anxiety and ODD. So add all that to a daily life of my own Anxiety and Depression it really makes me want to SCREAM.

[01harley in reply to Hidden]

That would be alot for one person. But it looks like your making yourself handle it somehow. I admire people that have the will to survive, one way or another.

[Delora]

I feel this too. The fact that I live on my own makes it very easy to isolate myself, sometimes without intending to.

Please know you are one not alone, and two not lonely, as part of this community we are here for each other; to support in the bad days and rejoice in the good. If you're ever feeling alone you're very welcome to message. Even the most introverted need someone to listen.

[01harley in reply to Delora]

Thank you. It will be nice to be able to talk to people who understands. Lots of people you do talk to don't really.

[Hidden in reply to 01harley]

Some have the same issues as us, but deal different too. Those are the ones that will drive you crazier than you already fill

[Mine564]

I feel the same way. My Anxiety has gotten out of control and the stigma of mental health keeps me from sharing out loud. (since i cant seem to find the right words to explain how i feel) and now my alone time is feeling lonely and sad. I don't even want to leave the house.

[01harley]

When I do get out I just do what I have to do and try to do it quickly. I try not to make eye contact with anyone I'm afraid they will notice how miserable and uncomfortable I am. It's hard to hide. At home trying to seem ok for my husband is useless. He knows me to well. Trying to say it's not because of him or our life together, which it isn't. It's just something on the inside that I have suffered with for a long long time.