hoping for relief

[Ilovecats1739]

first post. Struggling with my life choices. I have made all the wrong decisions , therefore I am alone ( except 3 cats and family close by ) but recently lost my job of 27 years ( laid off) and for the last month - can’t eat , don’t wanna leave the house , don’t want to talk to my friends and family cause all I do is cry .. trying medication , therapy and joining groups like this for help .. life is scary

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

I'm sorry to read about your struggles. You will find many supportive understanding people here.

I remember those days. I know how hard this is.

Please continue your meds and therapy, things will get better.

🐬

[davidthecoder]

Hi, ilovecats!

I love cats as well! As you can imagine, many others around here are in a similar boat. I'd say you made a good decision to come around here and share what you are going through.

I think there is a lot of hope for you. If I can add anything of value, meditation has really helped me alot. And I just started therapy recently and that has been pretty nice as well. Also if you have 27 years of experience in any field, I would think that is a pretty valuable thing to have a resume!

Anyways, thanks for coming around here. It is good to have more people.

[LadyZen]

It sounds like you've taken the first few steps to healing. I'm so glad to hear that. It's overwhelming in the beginning, but take things one day at a time. You'll get there, but don't worry too much about that now. I hope you can tackle one thing today to keep you on the healing journey.

[Ford_prefect42]

Thank you for posting. I feel like I could have written this post. I feel like I've made all the wrong choices too. I'm very thankful for my cat as well... I don't have much advice but seeing that someone else was feeling the same way I am helped me just now do I'm hoping this helps you

[Ilovecats1739]

I don’t like anyone feeling anxious and depressed- it does help having a forum of people who understand. I know we need to take it one day (or moment) at a time .. I just wish I could turn my brain off - quit overthinking and really just try to talk myself through it and know at some point - I will be ok. .. always think the worst I just can never be optimistic .. it keeps me up at night and can’t even leave my house .. thx for listening