[ErinBear]

Hi,

Does anybody else find that when things get really difficult, it is very hard to talk, or try to keep reaching out to people? or is this just me? I don't even know anything to say, even with my 3D friends here. I don't know how to explain this. sorry

I am not wanting to interact with others, just want to be in a hidey hole. which is another kind of problem.

anyway thanks for listening.

i didn't know if it was just me

Take care,
ErinBear

EB, i stayed in my bedroom for two full months last year. i understand, love, pat

[Rhapsody]

We UNDERSTAND....................................... ((((((( HUGS )))))))

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[ErinBear]

Thanks, Pat - sounds like that must have been a very painful and dark two months - I hope things are at least a little better now ((((((Fayerody))))))

Hugs,
ErinBear

[ErinBear]

Thanks Rhapsody,

hugs to you too (((((((Rhapsody)))))))

Hugs,
ErinBear

[(JD)]

it is the depression. even when the cave is full, it feels so very dark and alone. I push myself here to respond if I can at all...I just have to try.

TC (((hugs)))

[ErinBear]

Thanks, Sky....it feels like pushing to do much of anything, even type a few messages here, which isn't much. yes, it's probably the depression.

sorry

I hope this gets better later.

Thanks for listening

Take care,
ErinBear

[Sabrina]

This happens to me a lot too. Isolation is so much easier than facing the world sometimes.

[ErinBear]

Thanks Sabrina - sometimes it seems that way. sigh. Thanks for listening.

Take care,
ErinBear

Hi Erinbear,
I've been there too.
I think it's neccessary to withdraw sometimes to recover.
The last thing you probably need right now is somebody not getting what you're going through after you've tried to explain it to them.
I get that sometimes or they don't take it seriously or say you're being a baby and feeling sorry for yourself and then you get into a fight with them so that only adds on to what you're already feeling blecky about.
Yeah, go into your hidey hole (that's a funny name) and recooperate. Baby yourself with lots of cuddly blankets, a smelly good candle, a teddy bear and/or pet and then let yourself have a good pity party session.
(((((Erinbear)))))))
I hope you're feeling better soon.

[tita]

I feel this way too, you are not alone in that feeling.
Love Tita

[ErinBear]

Hi Jax,

Thanks so much for your note - I agree sometimes it helps to take some private time to recover when you are going through something difficult. But I also don't want to withdraw in such a way that it is unhealthy. Hopefully you know what I mean.

But yes, I am trying to do some nice things for myself here and there, as it were. :-) Thanks, Jax....I really appreciate it......

Take care,
ErinBear

[ErinBear]

Hi Tita,

Thanks for your note - sorry that you feel that way, too, but maybe there is some comfort in knowing that at least we are not alone in it anyway....

thinking of you and wishing you better days ahead

Take care,
ErinBear

[pegasus]

((((((((((((( ErinBear )))))))))))))))))

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

When I'm feeling very low I find it really difficult to communicate, and then I give myself a hard time about that.....and it goes round in circles.

I have to use distractions such as playing computor games and playing with cards to keep myself focused on the here-and-now. But my concentration isn't that good.

I also remind myself that I will NOT feel this awful forever.

Much love to you, as I know how hard it is.

[PlanningtoLive]

Erin, don't let that hole suck you down into it. It is black and ugly down there. Everything is an effort and it seems like nothing is worth it. I understand, at least I hope I do for your sake.

That hole is constantly calling me and I know what is involved. Please keep trying to make the efforts of doing things, no matter how small. Please.

Mary Alice

[ErinBear]

Thanks, Pegasus, I'm trying to find ways of using positive distractions as I can, too. And trying to remember there are bound to be better days ahead at some point - thanks for the reminder (((((Pegasus)))))

I appreciate the support from folks here - thank you!

Take care,
ErinBear

[ErinBear]

Hi Mary Alice,

Thanks so much for your note. Yeah, I know the hidey hole is a hard one for you too ((((((Mary Alice))))) and I'm sorry about that. I'm trying to find out how to deal with it and be okay....I send you good wishes too, Mary Alice, and I'm thinking of you.

Hugs,
ErinBear