I am here to give and receive uplifting motivation from the pain and struggling of anxiety and depression. It has been a life time ailment with me and I am 60 so I feel as though I have lost a good deal of my life being depressed.!
I am particularly suffering from single mom empty nest syndrome since my daughter got engaged and moved out. I know this is normal for her too do this but I am really struggling with the emptiness. Thanks for listening. !
Joyce
I understand that pain of empty nest. It's a right of passage but it leaves us lost. Our " main" role has changed greatly.
With this change does come a different kind of joy. Watching your daughter grow in different ways. Perhaps make lunch dates with her or some shopping together. You don't have to lose that connection.
Now it's time to explore your life. Do some things you always wanted to do. Taking some courses or join some groups that may peel your interest may help.
I know I'm making it sound so simple. I know it's not. I've gone through this part of my life and was very sad. We have to find our way
Wishing you the best
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I completely understand. I am 60yrs old and have suffered from depression since high school. Also feel like I lost a lot of my life as it has only gotten worse over the years. Fast forward to today. Got divorced after 25 years of marriage and became an empty nester all at the same time. Feeling scared and lonely and alone.
I am also scared lonely and alone. My depression and anxiety are so bad I cannot function. Have t been sleeping and am in Ambien and Cymbalta which both seem to be making me sick. I don’t know what to do anymore. Honestly.
I'm so sorry you are feeling this way.. One day at a time. 3 things that have helped me in the past. Stay connected to anyone. Exercise. Eat healthy and get fresh air.
Hi Cat, our situations are similar. 25 years marriage, he cheated, divorced for last 5. 2 daughters 2 grands busy with their own lives. I feel very alone and empty and the groups.I Have tried I’m the old lady. I hate it. Contact me if you’d like to talk
Hi Maude, Do you live in NY?
originally from NY but moved to FL . I can’t wait to leave FL been here a long time. Where are you from?
I am originally from Long Island, NY. Moved to Maryland in the mid 90's where I raised my kids (they are in their 20's now). Where would you like to live?
Thought I replied to you but don’t see it. I’m from Long Island too. I like ok forward to moving to Vermont be day, but as long as I have my mother I can’t leave FL.
That makes sense. How old is your mother?
What part of LI? I'm from Hewlett
OMG ! 11557 me too! My mother will be 95 n April.
OMG! thats too funny. I went to Hewlett HS
I guess I have trouble with his site. I grew up in Hewlett too! Ice skating at Grant park. My mother will be 95 in April
Yes, to all of that. Moved away after I graduated HS.
what year did you graduate? I was in 1977, and couldn’t wait to get out of there lol
Hewlett High as well
Yes, it is. How have you been doing? I've been forcing myself to take 2 walks/day and am trying to reconnect with friends.
I understand the feeling of depression taking over your life. I too, have lost many years of my life to depression. Lately been overwhelmed by anxiety & depression, but i believe in holding on to see brighter days ahead.
Where there’s life there’s hope.
I am 57 & have been estranged from my only child for 10+ years. I know the empty feeling.
are you still on the site. I’m new here
Hi Joyce. I'm 57. Same boat.
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This is long, and I understand if no one reads it. I know this is an old post, but I am in a similar situation. As of today, I have two of three grown children still home. My eldest, a son, is marrying in December. Doesn't bother me. For a year my daughter has been talking about moving in with her boyfriend (whom we've never met--that's ok--I don't question her judgment). They're having trouble finding an apartment. (We're in NY; they're looking mostly in Manhattan.). I'm kind of excited for them.
In a week or so, my youngest, 23, will start law school. He intended to go local and either live home or nearby. In May, he was suddenly accepted from the wait list for one of the very top schools in the country. It's out of state. He applied there more or less on a whim but can't pass this up. He has suffered from anxiety and I worry for him, but I think my anxiety is misplaced. 23-year-olds have families, are in the military, support themselves. His accomplishments are all his. He has laid the groundwork for this move, found an apartment, etc., on his own. Yet I can't just be proud. He is questioning his decision, which is perfectly normal, to leave a job he liked for an uncertain future. We will help financially where we can. He is worried about his father and his cats and maybe me, but he's mostly annoyed with me
In addition, my husband, healthy, runner, brilliant, was being treated by a cardiologist because of family history, unexpectedly suffered a series of strokes in the spring. This crystallized his decision to retire and he is winding things down. My husband is recovering well, has completed physical therapy, and has a very positive attitude. Any deficits he has are minor, though I think he's not as sharp as he was before. While he was still hospitalized, my son received his acceptance, which made it hard for my son to decide to leave home. Hubby is in pretty much constant AFib and is considering ablation. He has not been cleared to drive yet, so I'm doing all the driving. I do not like driving and may have a phobia. But I'm doing it and nothing bad has happened yet. I'm scared for him, for me, our life together.
I'm currently useless around the house. I don't feel like cooking, unfolded laundry is piling up, and my stove needs a serious cleaning. My garage and small basement are disasters. We can afford a little help, but I'm ashamed to have a stranger see my mess. I'll have to get organized first. We need electrical work done, but again I'm ashamed.
What's more, I'm having my annual mammogram and six-month sonogram today. I had a benign growth removed last year. The radiologist is not on site at this time , so I won't get my results today.
I have a therapist and psychiatrist and am medicated. I am glad to be tapering off klonopin. My therapist has basically told me to suck it up, don't burden my family with my worries, focus on my husband, and have faith in my son. I know she's right.
I've grown very fat from anxiety eating and hate what it's doing to my health and my looks I rather people not see me
I wouldn't blame you for not reading through this long slog. I think my ranting has calmed me a bit
Thank you.
thankyou for sharing. I read your whole story. I do understand the best I can what you are going through. I guess we just continue to take one day at a time and try to stop the very negative thoughts. Wait for the brighter day. It ALWAYS comes. We have to believe that. In one day things can change. My life is in the pits right now but I am hanging on to tomorrow’s brighter day whenever that is. I have been depressed off and on my whole life. I have been in a major funk for a few months right now. I envy those people that can force them to go for a walk. That hasn’t helped me. This forcing thing. I would really like a support group in person but I live in a very small community on the coast of Oregon. I hear you.
Hey! I'm exactly in the same boat as you are. 60 years old and suffering from debilitating anxiety and depression from the age of 14.
Hi, I will be 60 this year too. If you ever need to chat, I will help in any way I can.
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