Am I the only one that feels this way?

[Sadmama]

Started the day off crying again. I don’t know what will make life more bearable. Why does everything have to be so hard, such a struggle?

[Hidden]

You are not alone. I am also having a very difficult time right now. Everything feels like a chore and I find it hard to get motivation to do the most basic of things. I struggle to get out of bed most days. It's very hard. But all we can really do is get a routine in and keep working on self care. Building up self compassion is what will help us the most. I am sorry you are suffering but you are not alone.

[Sadmama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. That means a lot. I don’t have any friends and my family has basically abandoned me. It is nice to have someone reach out.

[Hidden in reply to Sadmama]

I understand. I don't have many to reach out to either. It is a struggle but during this time the best thing for you is to work on self compassion and self care. Build yourself up during this time. I know it's not much comfort but it will help. A routine is good for this. It won't be overnight so you have to stick with it but you can do it. Best wishes to you.

[Hidden]

I totally feel like that too. I feel sad, then I feel angry, then I switch back to sad because I feel like I'm not allowed to be angry. I feel trapped in a life I don't want. My only escape is sleep and listening to music. Don't like living like this. What gives me hope anymore? Trying to find my way, these are rough times.

[Sadmama in reply to Hidden]

You are so right. I feel like at this point in my life I should have more stuff figured out.

[Hidden in reply to Sadmama]

I'm 50 and the more I know, the less I understand. I haven't worked in a long time, but it helped me a lot to get out of the house today. Just take baby steps. Doing small things really helps, better than just lying in bed, which I do too much.