[Slightlydelusional]

I live by myself, nobody for thousands of miles connected with, and have to take care of myself. Its a nightmare as my finances, habits and much more are completely out of wack and have no guidance or accountability.

Im trying to find a therapist, but had to fire the first one as just not gonna work and will take time to get it going successfully.

Im really depressed now for a few months and I wish I had someone else to motivate/help me outside of psychological service, more in the life management, cause I have the resources to get better, but just dont know how.

Im pretty much on the level of being retarded, but because Im not I cant get help on fronts I really need, but dont have the family or friends around me.

[mccarrolmike]

Hello,
I hope you are doing well.
Well, I congratulate you for being independent.
That is a very tough thing to do and I hope you a proud of yourself.
Why do you feel depressed? Do you feel distant from your loved ones and friends?
I hope my questions don't bother you.
Wishing you the best.

[Alisher]

Hi
I also live alone. Part of my family remain in Africa, another part is in England. Somehow I get used. Being a doctor helps me much to find proper treatment for my bipolar.
Don't give up. Hugs

[Slightlydelusional]

I dont really consider myself independent because I need around 70% assistance with money. I could lower that amount but having trouble working due to depression and because Im an extremely irresponsible person.

But Im lucky to be able to live by myself as independence is awesome, but Im in really bad shape and would love to live with family, but not gonna happen as its extremely complicated due to geography and the fact everybody else is dealing with mental health issues.

Im used to feeling distant as Ive been gone for twenty years. My friends are all married with kids/careers and Im to embarrassed to be around anyway with the disaster my direction has gone.

Im depressed because Im a total failure, no matter what I do blows up in my face. Im totally willing to get help, but I cant take meds due to massive vomiting issue and I need to get on meds big time. It could take some time as they think its because of my deviated septum that causes tons of symptoms in my head.

Im also a gambling and weed addict, which I both cut down by like 90% but still dabble as Im weak.

[Slightlydelusional]

Originally Posted by Alisher

Hi
I also live alone. Part of my family remain in Africa, another part is in England. Somehow I get used. Being a doctor helps me much to find proper treatment for my bipolar.
Don't give up. Hugs

Wow that is big spread. I lived abroad for 7 years (loved it, but reality bad idea for me).

Is cool you are a doctor and can find the proper help. Inspiring u can be a professional on that level with our disease.

I think I can succeed, just need to hold on and also build some strats and tools. Ive been BP for 14 years and at point where I want to be totally serious about it but is sooooo hard.

[Sunflower123]

I'm sorry you're having difficulties. I hope you find a suitable therapist soon. There are also life coaches in you don't want to go the therapist route. Best wishes.

[minielf]

All the people I know with mental illness live by themselves. I think it is normal to be lonely.

[Slightlydelusional]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I'm sorry you're having difficulties. I hope you find a suitable therapist soon. There are also life coaches in you don't want to go the therapist route. Best wishes.

I looked into life coaches in my area and they are more about professional success, being your best, pushing yourself, plus cost a bundle.

Im looking for more help with accountability to making and having a money plan, getting out of bed, going to work, cleaning, dieting, exercising, not being such a hermit, etc...

Originally Posted by minielf

All the people I know with mental illness live by themselves. I think it is normal to be lonely.

Im used to being lonely and not a big deal anymore. But since I work by myself, have no friends or family around, its kinda weird to have almost zero human contact at all.