Struggling

[Cosmia]

I struggle on weekends and I'm feeling low this evening. Afraid.

[Agora1]

Hi Cosmia, what makes you struggle on the weekends? You say you're afraid.

Afraid of being alone?? Most people look forward to a relaxing weekend after

putting in a long week at work. It sounds like you may work where there are a

lot of people around which keeps you occupied mentally. On the weekends, your

thoughts are your own. We are here to support you through this weekend as

many on here do suffer with Anxiety & Depression feel the same. I Care xx

[Cosmia in reply to Agora1]

I think it is from Trauma and loneliness I struggle on weekends. I'm not sure really. Thank you so much for your lovely reply. I really appreciate your kindness so much. 🤗❤️

[cashew78]

Hello, sorry to hear it's rough times for you at the moment. If you're not feeling/doing well right now, would you consider calling a helpline? It may not solve much atm but the people on the other end are attentive and will listen, even if all you need to do is vent. Something that worked for me was trying to plan/schedule things to do, even if done poorly, that would occupy my time on weekends and holidays to ensure I always had something to physically do or attend. It's not easy, it takes a long time to make it happen smoothly/consistently, and it may likely fall apart half the time for the foreseeable future... but giving myself something to do and creating even a little momentum from it helped when I was low... or worse. Even just posting here is something; people here will listen 😉 Good luck, and don't be to hard on yourself.

[Cosmia in reply to cashew78]

Thank you so much for your wonderful reply. I really appreciate your kindness and advice, and support, it's really helpful thank you so much 🤗❤️

[Rizo1]

Cosmia. I understand my lovely friends. I find weekends hard too. I'd give you a big hug if I could . Please know you have friends here that care about you. You're such a kind and thoughtful person who I'm lucky to have a friend. Holding your hand Cos 💚💚💜💜🤗🤗🥰🥰

Always remember this Cos

[Cosmia in reply to Rizo1]

Thank you so much my dear Rizo. I'd give you a big hug if I could. I am so lucky to have you as my friend. You are so wonderful and beautiful 🫂🫂❤️💜💚

[sunshinefan]

I'm so sorry you struggle in the evenings and weekends. A helpline might help. I find it helpful when I am lonely and struggling. The people on the other end are really helpful and just available to listen. I try to make a list of things to do like read, color, meditate, walk, call a friend, listen to music and have a plan as to what I am going to do.

[Cosmia in reply to sunshinefan]

Thank you so much for your reply sunshinefan. I have agoraphobia and bad social anxiety and struggle to talk to people. I get selective mutism. Your suggestions and kindness helps me so much. Thank you 🤗💜❤

[Lookingforpeace]

I belong to two different support groups, one of them meets on a Saturday evening. I can even call members in between meetings if I need someone to talk to. I would not be alive without these friendships.

[Cosmia in reply to Lookingforpeace]

Thank you so much for your reply Lookingforpeace. I'm so glad you have your support groups. It sounds like a really good thing, and I'm glad they help you so much. I have agoraphobia and bad social anxiety, so it can be hard sometimes. I appreciate your kindness, thank you 🤗❤

[Lookingforpeace in reply to Cosmia]

There are zoom meetings available for a lot of different groups if you don't feel comfortable being in person. I have generalized anxiety disorder so anxiety can rear it's ugly head at any time anywhere. For me the longer I stay away from social situations, the harder it is to get back into it. I will isolate and then become depressed. It is a viscous circle. Taking it One Day At A Time

[catsrock]

How are you doing today? Sorry you have been struggling and hope you have found some peace since you posted.

[Cosmia in reply to catsrock]

I'm sorry for the late reply. I am feeling better today. Thank you, trying to stay busy. The weather is nice this morning, which helps sometimes. I hope you are well today. Thank you so much for thinking of me and being so thoughtful. I really appreciate your kindness. 🤗❤

[Teaching]

I hope you are better now

[Cosmia]

Thank you so much for being so kind and thoughtful Teaching. I am feeling a little better today, thank you. The weather is nice here currently. I hope you are well today. 🤗❤