It never rains...

[Bigneil1]

Been told that when my dad passes away I will have to leave the house as it is 2 bedroom house and unless I go private I am only entitled to 1. Amazing how things pile on top of each other. Trying to be positive is very hard. Christmas isn't a great time for me without many friends and a small family. Going to be a long few days. Got my sertraline and probably start tonight. A few offers of help with counselling, housing etc have made me feel a bit better. Don't really like change or my routine interrupted

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Yes, live in half of house and rent other and you should be able to manage. Do you have interests you enjoy? Art, cooking or music? Try looking at any subject youtube or pinterest like inspiring or positive or motivational quotes

[Bigneil1 in reply to Hidden]

Like music, sport etc. Reading, watching tv. Just will miss talking to someone. Don't think i can handle loneliness

[Hidden in reply to Bigneil1]

I now keep Journal - youtube videos on it but it keeps me talking or planning for myself and is a release of emotions - as I do abit of Art therapy in it - but draw or right for my dear life - to keep things going - a life saver and then there is this site and replying to people giving them hope or belief

[Bigneil1 in reply to Hidden]

Definitely need a way to release emotions

[FearIsALiar in reply to Bigneil1]

I know the feeling of loneliness. Perhaps you could join a church group if you believe in God? Also could always join some clubs/groups you’re interested in! I was thinking about signing up for the gym and with one of the fitness trainers they have. Exercise definitely helps getting out all of those negative emotions.

[Walneywanderer1979]

Sertraline wasn't very good for me i changed to venalfaxine which is helping a bit