Depression

[Nursemom89]

I’ve never really been one to speak out about my depression, but I’m at all time low and have no idea on how to begin getting myself out. It seems like nothing in my life has went my way for quite some time. My marriage has been rough the last few years and we’re currently separated with a no contact order in place. This is also the same marriage that I move across the county for and started a custody battle with my ex husband that I lost because of my current husbands drinking problem. Even though I’ve been in the new area for over a year I haven’t really made any friends, so it’s extremely lonely. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated.

[Thistooshallpass7]

I hope you get through it!! I am not married and can’t give advice but I am pregnant for someone who doesn’t like me and I also don’t know how to feel better. I guess we have to practice detaching and pray (if you’re into it)

[Nursemom89 in reply to Thistooshallpass7]

I hope so too, I try and stay as positive as I can, but that gets harder and harder. Being this lonely is like a hell on earth. I’m sorry the baby’s dad isn’t there for you. Do you have family or friends you can turn to, or are you doing the pregnancy alone?

[Thistooshallpass7 in reply to Nursemom89]

It’s soooo hard! Bring positive feels like a task honestly. I have family but I’m mostly alone because they don’t come to visit and stuff . I have to go to them and most times I’m just tired

[Nursemom89 in reply to Thistooshallpass7]

My family is the same way, unless I go to them I don’t see them. Yeah positivity is a chore, and everything lately just seems to drain whatever I have in me. How far along in the pregnancy are you?

[Thistooshallpass7 in reply to Nursemom89]

It’s been really hard for me as well. No one understands what I’m going through

[Nursemom89 in reply to Thistooshallpass7]

I’m here if you ever need to vent or talk about anything.

[Dolphin14]

Nursemom89

Welcome to the community.

You don't mention any type of support system, friends or family? Are you working? Therapy?

It's very hard to know where to begin looking for help. You will find a lot of support here, we understand. Reaching out is a great first step

🐬

[Nursemom89 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m doing therapy and taking the meds they prescribe. Outside of that I don’t really have a support system, so I thought I’d try this. I have family back home, but none that really want to hear me talk about what’s wrong. I do work full time and lately been trying to work even more.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nursemom89]

Hi

I'm glad you have therapy. You definitely need that outlet for support.

It must be very hard to be trying to push through this without understanding support. It's great that you found us

Try not to work too hard. It's important to put some time in there to take care of yourself. Even if it's just quite time sitting outside

[Starrlight]

((((((((((hug)))))))) Trust that things change for the better. I wish you well in all that comes your way. I wonder if you could join a group-what comes to mind is a rec center near me with stuff like pottery classes. I wish you the very best always 😘

p.s. I’m so so things have been rough and I send you good vibes(((((((