Nothing left

[Crochetchica]

I’ve nothing left to fight with. I’ve had depression and anxiety all my life and have learned to live with it. I now have cervical spondylitis and am exhausted. I try so hard to be pro-active but I’ve nothing left to give. I don’t know what to do.

[existentiallybroken]

I understand how you feel. Every day is pain in so many ways. I feel it too. I wish I had something more to offer you, but empathy and validation are what I bring. I hope today is a decent day for you and that your body and mind take a few hours off to let you just be.

[Crochetchica in reply to existentiallybroken]

Thank you. Empathy and validation is very much appreciated. Take care.

[hypercat54]

Hi I am your age and also live in the UK. I too have health issues including lung disease and spinal stenosis and now use a mobility scooter.

I could have written your post as I too have suffered all my life and found a way to live with it.

I just go with the flow these days. Not being so pro-active doesn't mean giving up, it just means adapting to your circumstances, and making the best of it. I don't have much fight in myself these days either, but I have stopped worrying overmuch. Life happens regardless so just make the most of what you have and live with it.

That's my advice anyway. You are still here and while there is life there is hope.

[Crochetchica in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks. I do over think things and am coming to terms that my life is now different. Take care.

[hypercat54 in reply to Crochetchica]

Yes your life will be different from now on, but you might find it's become better too, but in another way. It's just life and old age ain't for sissies is it? Lol

[Crochetchica in reply to hypercat54]

😂. I love your attitude! You’re so right - getting older is definitely not for sissies and I’ve never been a sissy. Have a good evening and thank you 😊

[existentiallybroken in reply to hypercat54]

At least you are not dealing with it all at that level in your 30's. I either have a really long, painful road ahead of me, a short and tragic remainder or a bitter end that leaves a few people questioning themselves for the rest of their days as well. But, for now, I look for someone who can relate to me some days when I feel really isolated and craptastic. Also, I pet a lot of dogs! I have 2 at home and I work with a rescue.....I am also that weirdo who asks to pet every dog I see in public. Some days dogs are my only joy. I can't tell my husband that. So I come here. I find someone who can understand that. It helps get through that day.

[Crochetchica in reply to existentiallybroken]

Petting a dog - any dog - is so therapeutic. Keep on doing it and it’s not weird! I babysit my neighbours dog sometimes and it always make me feel better 🐶

[EndUser13]

What I do is take life one moment at a time, when one day at a time can occasionally be too much. I focus on what I can control and try to appreciate the good things I have. I think that's the best any of us can do. I'm glad you have things like this forum for support, lean on your support system ❤️