[cookiedough]

Hi,

I am 40 years old, type 1 diabetic, no kids, married to a man who spends very much time at work, and when he's home he's constantly on his blackberry. I feel invisible, he does not speak to me, and when I speak to him and if for some reason I don't hear him, he gets annoyed. My drinking is becoming a problem, I binge drink but can also go an entire week without drinking, I tend to drink more than 3 drinks and I drink especially if I am alone. I have recently started working from home, therefore less interaction with people, and I have started to feel more depressed. I feel hopeless, sometimes I feel my life is slipping by, no kids, no happiness, I feel every day goes by and I want something to change.

[Mike_J]

Well first of all your not invisible, and I know from personal experience how bad it is when you feel that way. Drinking isn't going to help. You might try to find a local support group for more interactions with people.

[Rohag]

Hi, Cookiedough!

Originally Posted by Mike_J

You might try to find a local support group for more interactions with people.

A support group is a great idea!

Blackberry: Have you ever experimented communicating with your husband by means of the Web and his Blackberry? I realize it's a bit ridiculous to send him an email while he's in the next room, but, if he responds to electronics faster than he responds to flesh-and-blood, it might be worth a try.

Yours in hope for change...

Hello, cookiedough. Have you thought about AA? It may help with the drinking and you will be less isolated. Your husband's obsession with work is a problem too. Is there any chance he would agree to joint therapy?