Trying to Cope

[1LoveBucket]

I have zero family support and my friends have no idea what I’m going through. They are really associates and they have problems of their own and I don’t want to bring them down. I’m a product of child abuse all forms of abuse. I have drank a lot lately and it wasn’t helping me. It was only hurting me. I can’t afford therapy and it is very hard for me to sleep at night. I have four jobs and I am going to nursing school. I’m raising two teenagers on my own. I meditate, work out, journal, draw, listen to music, read everything I can think of to love myself emotionally. I can’t sleep at night. I don’t know what else to do so I thought I would try these online support groups. If anyone has ANY suggestions on how I can love myself emotionally other than what I’m already doing or knows someone I can talk to for free about it that can help. Please reply.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello 1LoveBucket

Thank you for your message. You are having such a difficult time. It feels as if you are so over loaded with four jobs and your children and training as well as coping with really serious issues from your past.

Welcome to this group we are glad you found us.

We have really supportive members who have much experience so may be able to offer you more help.

Have you seen your doctor as they should be able to offer you more help and support?

You are obviously very pro active with all you are doing . These are all positive may be you need more space to allow some of these things to help. A lack of sleep will cause you to struggle more emotionally and physically. So there is no wonder you feel as you do.

It may be worth a try to talk with a friend although they have problems of their own , they may care more than you think?

There are more suggestions for help and information in the topics and pinned posts.

The MIND charity may be helpful at mind.org.uk

Helplines

MIND 0300 123 3393

Saneline 03000 304 700

Please get back to us and let us know how you are.

Best wishes

[1LoveBucket in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thanks but I can’t afford a Doctor right now. I have no insurance which is why I am online with the free support group. I don’t live in the UK. I live in the USA. Thank you for taking the time to answer and yes it is very difficult. Sometimes I feel like I’m going insane.