How do i feel any better?

[friendly34]

i keep waking up feeling so low.

i have had a stressful few weeks. have had to pause my voluntary role as a situation got out of hand.

dating being disabled is depressing- noone is interested in me due to me not having a job and not being well enough to work due to complex physical health conditions.

i’ve had one friend drop me recently. all last year, she wanted to go out a lot as she split with her partner and her friends she said were flaky. She is now back together with her man despite the fact he still doesn’t want kids. Her flaky friends are now not as flaky- so i’m surplus to requirements and left out in the cold.

I’m trying to find things to lift me and to look forward to and friends just don’t want to arrange anything with me.

Things feel really difficult

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m sorry your friend dumped you. I know that hurts. But now you have the chance to make some new friends. Not as easy as it sounds, but you can do it.

You don’t say anything about what you’re doing to treat your anxiety and depression. Not that you have to. I’m just wondering if you’re getting outside help. Especially during this time you’re feeling so low.

I’m glad you posted. Getting my feelings out is something I can do to help myself.

Keep posting.

[friendly34 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

thank you for your lovely reply.

i take meds for depression and anxiety- i have found the past few months really difficult.

thanks for your kindness and hope you are having a good day

[blackcat64013]

Hi from me. Thank you for your post. When the outside 🌎 looks blue, it's so easy to get down on ourself and see everything through blue tinted spectacles 👓.

As a chronically depressed person, I have to work every day to make the most of what I have.

I make a point of talking to at least one person in my family & friends group.

I have an interest in genealogy so work on my family 🌳 to give myself something to focus on other than sad and low I feel. I am excited for the next 30 days. It's history month with lots to do, if only I can get out to the events. 😒

You might have an interest so look up a local community group to attend or join a Facebook group.

On my worst days, I refer to my fridge magnet which says "Today I am awesome and tomorrow well, who cares".

Best wishes and🫂 from me in Australia 🐈‍⬛

[friendly34 in reply to blackcat64013]

hi Blackcat-

what a lovely response from you- thank you for your empathy and compassion.

that is great you have an interesting hobby. i do have hobbies- i have spent the day with family. my eyes are swollen from crying- so couldn’t do my hobby but will get back on it tomorrow.

thanks for sharing what helps you- hope you are having a good day