Fighting the sadness/anxiety

[capeggy]

I have posted before, I am a senior, no family. As I sit here feeling low grade anxiety, sadness, I'm trying to keep at bay. I have had drugs (venlafaxine) and valium to calm the anxiety. Through years of therapy, I know to talk about it, write about it. Being alone is tough. Being a senior is hard to deal with, I also need to sto with (what might happen) as they keep raising my rent. I've let go of folks who gave me crap. So take crap and have someone? Nah. I have fought thru Cancer and a few other medical issues-Just tired. I call "dial a prayer" too. I can't just keep pushing myself to Sleep/nap.. I have a lot of bad dreams, wake up sad and scared..Pushing Through, again, thanks for a place to share.

[Feelingallalone98]

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through all this. All the things you've been through and are facing. It's terrible to be alone. With just reading your post. I sense such endurance and strength from you. I totally agree you should never let anyone treat you badly just to have someone around. It's awful that you're having problems sleeping and suffering from nightmares! I'm amazed by your strength and how you keep fighting and pushing through. I too suffer with anxiety and being alone and I'm so encouraged to also push through because of your post. I sincerely wish all the best for you. If you'd like to chat you can message me whenever you want. 💜

[capeggy in reply to Feelingallalone98]

Sometimes you just need an ear. I am so aware of the struggles we have. Not understood to most that never been in it. Thank you for your reply, You hang in too...♥

[Steadybutlonely]

I feel you. Not a senior yet but already lonely, been so most of my life. If we were local I'd say let's meet for coffee. I hate to think other people are lonely. There is an elderly lady on my street who i see out walking her little dogs. She seems so lonely and I try to go out of my way to say hello. I wish i could be her friend. Wish it wasn't so hard to make friends.