Today

[Will1975]

I am feeling so lonely and joyless. I miss feeling happy and having love and affection from a significant other since my seperation. I am always depressed, stressed, anxious and filled with fear, I feel very estranged from my children because i am so miserable and I can't engage with them. i feel very hopeless today and about my future. I feel like I will never experience anything joyful ever again. This has been going on for years and i don't know how to help myself.

[heartofgold_]

Hey Will,

I don't have children of my own so I cant imagine how you feel right now, I can only try to empathize with you. Ive been in situations like the one you're describing and what's best for me is to close my eyes and try to focus on my breath. It. sounds like you have too much stimuli hitting you all at once, try to focus on one at a time. Sending good vibes you're way, you can always reach out to us!

[Freedom57]

You’re in a season in your life that’s difficult, you’re independent now. This is your time to discover & figure out you. What can you do to take the best care of yourself, be kind & compassionate.

I felt all your feelings but am getting stronger & more confident everyday. I left my Narcissistic husband 6 months ago & signed the divorce papers he sent & mailed them yesterday.

My happiness is slowly returning as I navigate life as a single woman. I’ve learned, I am my own rescue.

I highly recommend listening to RC Blake’s Jr on You Tube.

I hope you find peace & joy in your life again.

You must walk through the pain to get to the other side. You can do this!

Take care

[mvillarreal]

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through a really rough patch. Is it general depression or are you depressed because of the breakup? I take it you're raising your children by yourself? I wonder if getting some counseling will be helpful so that you can learn to manage your depression. Would that be something you would consider? I hope things get better for you soon and am so sorry you're dealing with this right now.