Alone

[AK0424]

Been feeling kinda alone lately. Not wanting to bother anyone with my thoughts. I live alone and get in my head too much. But when I try to reach out, I feel like no one cares and I'm just a burden. So I keep to myself and it gets me down even more. My anxiety and depression have been very up and down with everything going on. And just saying "hi" to a friend by text sends me for a loop. My only safety net is my bf of 17 years. I just want to not feel like a burden and like people care. This whole "in this together" motto has even been a trigger because I feel quite the opposite.

[kenster1]

hi and a warm welcome to you sorry to hear of your struggles your not alone anymore coming here so hopefully you will get great support.

[Sprinkle1]

Get out of your head, get busy with things that keep your hands and mind busy. You made a positive move by coming on line here, most of us on here suffer with depression, anxiety, and other mental issues, and let me tell you We DO CARE.

I am by myself, will be 78 this month, my close friend died in Aug, so I have no one here to talk to. My friend in Calif is 85 and dying, I have another friend in Arkansas we email each other and talk on the phone. My Brother who lives in England swaps emails with me and I get him on the phone. I have so many things to do every day, I have planted a veg and herb garden on my deck, I love to see things grow, hope to be able to grow food for myself this summer and give some to my neighbors. I exercise, knit, read books, I do not watch the news or read the paper, I like to watch PBS it is educational and fun. Go on your computer, there are games you can play, lots of info on Google. I know depression is bad, having suffered with it on/off all my life, but I cope, I have a wonderful therapist, have you considered talking with one? I also take antidepressants they help keep me sane, talk to your Dr. you may benefit by a low dose. I wish you well, keep pushing forward, I send strength, love, peace and hugs......Sprinkle 1....

[Msteacher]

You aren't a burden. None of us are. You have a condition that requires treatment and coping skills. That's it. Those who love you have to be willing to understand your needs, your good days, and your not so good days. You are never alone unless you want to be. We are all right here for you.

[Poodie]

Hi AKO,

Welcome to this community. We are here if you ever feel like writing in. I hope you feel less alone being on here with the rest of us. I have had depression for a long time. I ‘ve been in therapy and I am on meds. This is a difficult time and it makes our lives more uncertain. I try not to think about it and stay optimistic. Staying busy helps me