This is me.

[Pizzacat1]

A former neighbor sent this who understands what we both go through. We keep in touch daily. If one of us can tell the other is down we send nice pics of something we know the other would appreciate.

This is how I feel when I’m in a low mood and don’t want to talk on phone or see someone in person. My former neighbor and I should be sisters.

[Rufus07]

I understand completely!

[Agora1]

Pizzacat1, you aren't alone. When we feel good, we're on top of the world and should

someone come around, we literally can talk their arm off. On the other hand, many days

are spent in the house, enclosed in our own little safety space. The thing about this is

that the fear and the social loneliness get worse. Going out to the store where people

are around but you don't have to talk to can still give you a lift in spirit. By the time you

come home, your emotional feelings are cut in half. xx

[Pizzacat1 in reply to Agora1]

I did go to the store earlier. I briefly felt a lighter mood. But the worries I have take over. I can’t stop worrying over something that is very important to me.

Depression is at the back of my mind. I am heart broken over something I can’t seem to fix. Nothing else seems to matter

At this point loneliness is not a big issue. Though I don’t have friends right now I don’t want or need any now. Eventually yes right now no.

[Agora1 in reply to Pizzacat1]

Pizzacat1, I'm glad you got out for a while today even if the lighter mood was short

lived. Coming home brings us back to the reality of our lives. However, we mustn't

forget that we do have some control over what we can't control and that is to accept

this time of our lives and the situation that may come with it.

Both my parents are gone now but the memories of my family are forever present

in my mind. I have no friends but that's by choice as I live a low keyed life now.

I have never felt that I was depressed. Life has been good to me overall. When I look

around and see all who are suffering and struggling, I feel blessed in many ways.

I accept the hardships in my life now as I am focused on the mental and physical

health of my daughter. Depression and Anxiety have reared their ugly head within

her and it breaks my heart. What may be insignificant to others can be a heartfelt

catastrophe to another. I hope your heart heals as you find a way to fix or accept

what is hurting you. My best to you xx