Giving up

[Dogsarethebest40]

I have anxiety and depression and have most of my life. It is the worst it's ever been now. I stay inside all day and night. My family is deceased and I have no siblings, children, or spouse. I am alone in this world.

[ghostandgirl]

I am very sorry. I wanted to reach out to say I understand and that I know it can be very hard at times. I am in a similar place–no family and most of my friends are married and/or have very full lives. I joined this today because my anxiety and depression have been really bad lately. I find my strength in animals and nature–but some days it is still hard. I hope you can find strength in something you love, maybe something that you haven't thought about in years. Sending love to you.

[Dogsarethebest40 in reply to ghostandgirl]

Thanks for replying. Seems like you are going through the same thing as me. Being alone. My strength is my animals. 3 dogs and 3 cats. I wouldn't be here without them. My friends also are married and have busy lives. I go to therapy and take meds for anxiety and depression. But its not helping.

[samack]

Just want to say I know how it is to be all alone. They say everything in our lives is impermanent. Let this be true for our aloneness by finding strength in renewal. P.S I'm your age.