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I recently went through a breakup, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it’d be (cause it was unhealthy and it was making dealing with my mental health harder and we had gone through that(breakup) about 10times already) it wasn’t up to a year but it felt like more(10months) because I wanted forever with this person or at least I thought I did. Recently realized I’m a tad co-dependent and I think that must have contributed to making the relationship harder than it was supposed to be, I took the expression “You’re my world” a bit too literal, Cause now it’s almost like I don’t know how to exist without them. It’s been two weeks and talking to other people (not even romantically) feels draining but I feel so alone, so lonely.... I’m not sure if I miss them because I know I don’t miss how they made me feel or if I miss the familiarity and comfort of knowing I have somebody, my person. My family took time understanding my mental health stress(undiagnosed mild bipolar disorder) but they’re trying but they’re religious and African so.... Prayers are as good as I’ve gotten for treatment but they try to be supportive and encouraging to the best of their ability when I have episodes. I’ve had it good for the past two weeks but I recently just moved to a different city and I just started my internship and the whole failed relationship thing has me scared..... I’ve been so focused on the changes and putting all my mind and energy into it that I haven’t had time to process anything, I don’t think I’ve fully processed the breakup. And if anything should happen I’d be alone and that scares me.

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luckecharmz

Hi Sweetnovember,

I wanted to write you, so you know you're not alone. I too am struggling with a deep-rooted internal loneliness. It's something I experience every day. And every day I am learning how to accept this feeling, to not suppress it and care for it better. I hope this time for you eventually feels temporary.

❤️

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Sweetnovember in reply to luckecharmz

Thank you! I hope it feel temporary for you too.❤️

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Agamemnon2022

Thank you for sharing. It sounds like you are dealing with some tough issues right now. I've been alone for 30 years now and my family is very religious as well. I would get diagnosed by a psychiatrist. There are several disorders that have similar symptoms as bipolar disorder. Give yourself some time to adapt to your new surroundings. Oh and everyone is a little co-dependent so give yourself a break.

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Sweetnovember in reply to Agamemnon2022

You’re right. I don’t have access to that yet but I’ve always said if ever I get an opportunity to I’d definitely visit a psychiatrist. Thank you❤️

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