I wish I had something in my life

[Iamhealthy123]

I'm sorry to always keep moaning .

[ForMyPapa]

I wish we were neighbours so I can bring you some tea and cookies...

[Patk1]

You've found friends here.perhaps start slowly.think, what is it u want x

[MoyB]

I don't have the same medical issues as you have, but I HAVE suffered depression as a result of my own medical conditions and the limitations they were imposing on me.

This may not work for you, but it could be worth a try.

A friend gave me a book to write in which she had beautifully covered. It sat in my cupboard for a long time gathering dust, then one day I thought I must do something with it. I decided to call it my 'silver linings' book and vowed to only write positive things in it. If there was nothing good to write, I didn't do it. Each night, before I went to sleep, I tried to think of at least one thing that I could call a silver lining. It wasn't easy to start with, but I persevered.

One of my first was that, because I was walking so slowly, I spotted a goldfinch sitting on a low branch of a tree. It wasn't much, but it was a start.

As time went by, I found that instead of finding one or two things to write about each week, I was writing about two or three things each day.

Over time, the ammount I wrote down grew and my depression started to lift.

Now I do understand the situation you are living with and that there may not be miraculous changes to your physical health, but if your outlook could become a little more positive each day, I think it might help you to feel a bit better emotionally.

I'm sorry if my post sounds patronising in any way as it isn't intended to. It's just that I want to share with you something that helped me enormously in the hope that it will help you too.

Best wishes,

xx Moy

[O2Trees in reply to MoyB]

Brilliant reply, MoyB

[mahunamoon]

😇 Big hugs for you, and you now have another friend bless you. Joan x

[garshe]

There is so much life around you, hopefully you will see it one day . Think of others worse off than yourself and be grateful for what you have. Concentrate on what you can do not what you cant. Small steps will get you there.

I hope you see a purpose in living soon and start to live again. 🙏

Good Luck xxSheila 💕⚘

[battison]

you do have something in your life. You have YOU. Make yourself your project to coddle. Hair, skin, tasty bits of food, snuggly clothes, aromatherapy, old films, warm baths by can delight, radio on. Little brave walks, tiny steps to rediscover the joy of YOU because you are precious x

[2013mayo]

everyone here all care. 💐

[Mellywelly]

Just remember you have all of us, and as for moaning, well moan away. You've taken the first step by posting on here. There are a lot of people who are on their own and depressed, maybe there is a group near you as I think it would be worth you researching it and it would give you something positive to do. I wish you well for the future chook. 🙏 😉

[Alberta56]

When I was living in a bedsitter, which could be very lonely at weekends, I bought a plant to brighten the place up. I like watching my chlorophytum and seeing him grow under my care. Later I bought him a friend, a rhoicissus. I still have both of them. Hope you can find something to bring you solace. xxx

[djbctla]

You don’t moan just speak out about how u a feeling, which is grand you are among friends here. 🌺🌺🌺🌺BERNARDINE xx

[Nula2]

Hi, wonder if a lot of us feel like you. I put on a smiley face but like you feel anxious and depressed due to problems in my life (past & present). This forum is a lifeline to me. I feel that people here are good friends who really care but I don't have to make arrangements to see them - which I find hard. Also I try to keep busy. Can't do much because of lung problems and other health issues but do find that when I'm doing something (like making my lunch) it helps. 🙂

[Patk1 in reply to Nula2]

😘🤝x

[Nicholatracy]

So many great suggestions. Please stay strong 🐞

[Lutontown]

I'm only happy when I'm moaning, and I've plenty to moan about, so I'm always happy. Trouble is nobody is listening.

[Ern007]

No need at all to apologise about moaning, in fact you are not. You are not so well and have problems, I bet we all on here would love to be able to help more, just moan away anytime you feel low, or ill - We will listen. take care x

[Germantara]

There's no need to be sorry about moaning there's plenty peaple on this forum will listen and help with good suggestions and even experience s I myself use to try talk to family or freinds bout my copd and my worry not knowing anything bout it responses I got were nil there's nothing wrong and this and that I found this forum and it be very valuable for me I'm sure in time you will think the same I moan every day and now don't care who it's to