I feel like no one cares

[florapeace]

I keep trying to tell the people in my life how bad I feel but it seems like they just brush it off. I don’t really have a great reason to be this miserable so I think they think I’m acting or something. I’m getting really frustrated with life I feel there’s nothing and no one for me here

[N-cole]

You know I really feel what you mean. I started suffering from those feelings during my first year at university. They would sneak up on me when I was alone, and I would feel so horrible and feel like crying and didn't understand why. Luckily then I was in a great relationship that was starting out, and my boyfriend would do anything to make me feel better. This other time he was at a loss for what to do and he just picked me up and swung me around like a baby, and it worked for that moment. I never really understood those feelings though. I am 29 now and realize that they didn't go away because I never got help. And past traumas have made them worse. So you need to get help now, and it's so good that you are here and you acted faster. You don't need to have a reason for feeling the way you do, it's normal and happens to a lot of us. As long as you can identify the few people in your life that matter, who can understand that about you, support you, and be patient with you. And also see a therapist and see how that goes you know, I wish I had done it a lot sooner.

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Hi florapeace,

I can relate to you. I've been married for nearly 25yrs and my husband told me he doesn't care a xxxx about mental health. If they haven't walked in your shoes they wont understand.

This Wednesday my husband dropped off our daughter for her first year at uni. Today we found out from our son that she's been crying from anxiety because it wasn't what she was expecting. She didn't feel safe, so tomorrow he's going to bring her home.

The operative word here is Safe. I agree with what N-Cole advice for you to seek help and find your tribe. I always say to people they need four things in place to help them -a good doctor , the right meds; if you feel you need them, a good therapist ,and a safe place to talk where there is non judgement. Many a time I've called on people to listen and many a time I've listened. All 4 of these components should make you feel safe, meaning if the doctor or therapist aren't understanding or not empathetic then change them. I did. - Also get in touch with mental health organisations and charities local to you to find out what services they have for mental health and wellbeing. They can recommend therapists if you decide not to go down the docter/ medicine route, but the feeling "safe" , comfortable applies to every situation.