I’m not coping well with things today. There’s nobody to talk to about it so I usually try to talk myself through it.

Some days I feel unhappy and regretful of most of my life choices.

I realized too late that my husband is too controlling and not always very nice to me. I spent years ignoring it and being in denial. My family situation is not good. I wish I had been a better mother. I’ve made some friends in the past year but I don’t feel comfortable opening up about my personal problems to friends anymore. It ruins friendships.

I could try counseling again. It’s never worked out well but I could always try again.

Who do you talk to when you have difficulty coping?

[Yzen]

I hope things get much better soon for you, Sisabel.
I sometimes will write out what is bothering me. I've also done what you mentioned: talking myself through it.

[Stuck1nhead]

I’m sorry to hear you’re having a rough go of it.

I personally will either right my thoughts down, come on here, talk to my wife, or go see my counselor.

It is nice to be in a relationship with someone who also has mental illnesses. Even though at times it can make it hard.

[seesaw]

I've made some really good friends (here actually) who I've now known for going on 5 years and we talk on the phone or chat via text.

I also am close to both my mother and (step) father.

Sometimes, if I can't find anyone, I go into the Emotional Support Room in the chat here and talk to whoever will listen. It helps just to say what I need to.

You can always join us in chat and text chat with us. We're here for you.

[Raindropvampire]

I have three friends that I can share with and that will share like that with me. Otherwise I come here and chat.

[TunedOut]

Originally Posted by Sisabel

...Some days I feel unhappy and regretful....

I have these feelings too sometimes. Dwelling on them may be one of many things that came together and led to my attempt.

This is a good place to express these feelings. It is a tricky balance. We need to feel it and talk about it so that we don't let the negativity out of hand and cause us to do something irrational. However, we also need to either change or accept what is. If we aren't or can't change our circumstances then we need to acknowledge and let it go. When we can't let it go we need help. We might need to take some psych drugs to numb the pain if we can't handle it. This is my experience. Message me anytime. You know I can relate to much of what you are dealing with. Hugs.

Also, stress, trauma, bad relationships, etc. can cause depression and depression can make us unable to see what is possible (be positive--have positive vibrations). Try to watch and read positive things? I try not to watch too much news. I try to do something I enjoy everyday. I exercise everyday. I take psych meds that keep me from staying in despair. I am not saying do as I do but am saying to force yourself to do things that have helped you feel better in the past.

Also, happy music makes me feel so good:

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys

Happy Snoopy

Anything ELO for me:
Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky

[divine1966]

My husband, couple of trusted friends, my brother, my mother before she passed away, my therapist whom I don’t see often nowadays, once in two month the most. But more often than not I don’t tell no one when I don’t cope well. I just keep moving forward. Not always the best solution

[rechu]

Sorry you're having a rough time.

I have a complicated relationship with my family too, so I can't talk to them. I am lucky that my husband is supportive and listens when I'm having a rough time. I also have several trusted friends that I can talk to. As seesaw says the Emotional Support area in chat can be helpful too if I need support right away. People are really kind and helpful and have been there when I needed someone to listen.