feeling lonely in winter period

[PeaceArie]

hello all,

i am writing to you because i feel a bit depressed. i am writing with my own nature. no punctuation, no capital, just as the words come in my mind. excuse my style.

one thing that i worry when writing these post is that i am anxious of the reaction of some people reading it. as if they will tell me consult a psychologist or so.

i am on medication and on top of that i follow with a psychologist. he is currently in holidays and i don't want to be heavy on him.

i just feel this is my community and it is safe to write here.

i am try to quit smoking. it is so difficult. i don't do anything of my days. i am a bit depressed because i feel lonely. i did not visit my parents in another country because i don't have enough money.

i sleep 13 hours and i feel guilty about it. i was so stressed the previous period that i was close to burn out. i feel so good writing to you about my ideas and thoughts.

i feel i want to do a lot to change myself. i want to quit coffee and have a healthier lifestyle and be more fit. i want to change. it is very hard.

i am aware of my thoughts and i feel i am doing very well. compared to other people, i should be proud of myself. life is so hard and i am doing already a great effort.

i know i should be compassionate and look at the things from the compassionate glasses. it is sometimes hard i have to say.

i feel guilty of writing to seek for help. i am so hard on myself sometimes.

thank you community for your support. i want to feel happier but sometimes depression and anxiety takes the advantage and come up on the surface.

thank you for your support.

Peace Aries

[_chloes]

Hello, i would just like to let you know that yes it’s ok to feel lonely during winter it’s completely normal you probably feel worse this year because of how much of a crap year it has been but it’s nearly over so think about how far you have come during this season thats something positive to look at!

[FifLove]

Hello PeaceArie,

I think it’s wonderful that you’re reaching out on this forum, that’s what it’s here for. For someone who is suffering from depression, you sure do aspire to take better care if yourself which is great. I think it’s terrific that you’re quitting smoking and you should commend yourself for it. If I may give one bit of advice, I’d say to take one goal at a time. First cigarettes, then coffee, and so on. Step by step...slow and steady wins the race😊.

[Hidden]

Hello! I'm glad you feel safe here; that is the idea. Yes, it is extremely hard to be self-compassionate; we are our own worst critics. I think that this goes double for those of us who set very high standards for ourselves. Remember that not every day is going to be good; we have to enjoy the good days when they come.

Please do not feel guilty for writing yo us; that is what we're here for🙂

[PeaceArie]

thank you all for your support..i had a call from my girlfriend and it made my day even happier ...love you all from my place

[marsdream]

Hi PeaceArie, I thought that you expressed yourself beautifully. In the winter months depending on where you are in the world, the sun doesn't shine. That's okay. Take one day at a time. Step out and see the beauty of nature, then write about it. Writing in the midst of pain can not only help clear your head but can help other people. Search for an online poetry or writing group where you can share your experiences and be yourself. Writing has a way of just emptying your soul out onto a page and gives you such freedom to write from your heart.

[PeaceArie in reply to marsdream]

hello marsdream. i was so happy with your post. i really liked the poetry idea. what i like about this forum is that i am not alone. we are all humans and we are supporting each other with our flaws and our weakness. it is a strength that we are capable of acknowledging what frightens us and to be able to express it. i feel we are supporting each other and it is powerful. the same goes for the previous threads or comments i received. i love you all. take care