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#1
Jan 21, 2008, 01:05 PM
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I'm new here. I'm depressed. I have had thoughts of suicide and hurting myself but haven't actually done anything. I'm a single mom with financial issues and dealing with a break up and the unfortunate part of that is my ex is usually my best support. I cry alot and it's hard to get myself out of bed in the morning. I would write more but I'm at work but I just dont' want to feel like this anymore.
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Jan 21, 2008, 01:08 PM
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Oh, sadandalone, what a rough place to be in! But welcome to PsychCentral (PC), we have a lot of supportive, caring people here that can help take a tiny bit of the load, make one laugh, and give one a little hope and companionship.
Do you have some friends at work or outside? Do you see a therapist or anyone?
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Jan 21, 2008, 02:39 PM
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Sadandalone, I can't even imagine the place you're in right now. But you can and will get through this. Come here again when you're able to write more. We're here to listen and to support you.
Stay strong and be safe. Cyran0
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My blog: http://cyran0.psychcentral.net/ Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (childhood physical/sexual abuse), history of drug abuse. Meds: Zoloft, Lorazapam, Coffee, Cigarettes "I may climb perhaps to no great heights, but I will climb alone." -Cyrano de Bergerac |
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Jan 21, 2008, 02:42 PM
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Sorry to hear this. I hope you feel better soon. Do you have a therapist or are you on meds?
Hope you feel better, hang in there! Charley |
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#5
Jan 21, 2008, 10:32 PM
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Well I'm 30, with a 9 year old daughter and I have gotten to the point to where I question whether or not I will be alone forever. I went through a break up three or four months ago and he was my best friend before we ever got together. We knew each other inside and out and still talk all the time. The hard part is that he is dating someone and well I'm not completely over him. I'm not entirely sure that I'd want our relationship back though.
Anyway other than that I was unemployed for months last year and I'm still working through the financial fallout from that. My daughter changed schools this year and the adjustment has been a real battle. It seems as though that most of that has been worked through now. It's taken up to last week though. I have issues with my mother too...and my few friends have sucky skills at empathy and support. I live in the New Orleans area so quite a bit of my friends were taken away job-wise and whatnot by Hurricane Katrina. I am trying to find a new way to meet people and make new friends however this is a skill I'm not very good at that. I was on meds and may go back on them however ummm didn't go very well at all. I was on lexapro (endometriosis was a factor in this because of a hormonal shortage due to surgery) for a while and did really well to the point to where I felt fine daily. However it suddenly stopped working and I switched to Cymbalta which worked until I really hit a depression. A real depression when they put me on wellbutrin (and I started therapy) and basically wellbutrin sent me off the deep end. So I've quit taking that and have been taking some herbal stuff which is sufficing. Soo I know that's a lot..... |
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Jan 21, 2008, 11:06 PM
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hugs sadandalone.... you have come to a good place to share your struggles and connect with people who know your pain.
You are on your way to wellness now. Reaching out here is a step towards empowering yourself to overcome all of your challenges. You are clearly a strong and able woman who has been charged to raise a daughter and contribute to society. You are tired but not beaten. May our friendship offer you some comfort and hope as you determine where to go for help. Friendship is a powerful healer. Welcome to PC. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter..... Blessings..... |
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#7
Jan 22, 2008, 03:21 PM
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....didn't make it to work today....has anyone else ever had this problem of not being able to make it to work at times?
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Jan 22, 2008, 05:19 PM
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yes.... when things are too overwhelming to face. Taking a wellness day can be a good thing now and then.
If the urge to isolate gets too strong you might want to talk to your doctor and get some counselling happening to help you sort our your feelings right now. You are juggling a lot of stuff right now and could benefit from some good professional and self care. Really hope you can find some relief and help coping through these troubling times. Holding you in my prayers. |
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#9
Jan 23, 2008, 12:36 PM
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sadandalone, I take "mental health days" without apology. As I see it, I'm sick, I should stay home. Of course, too much of this can cost a person their job and if they kept track my grandma has been accused of dying like 20 times now but hey, ya do what you gotta do.
Cyran0
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My blog: http://cyran0.psychcentral.net/ Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (childhood physical/sexual abuse), history of drug abuse. Meds: Zoloft, Lorazapam, Coffee, Cigarettes "I may climb perhaps to no great heights, but I will climb alone." -Cyrano de Bergerac |
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#10
Jan 23, 2008, 07:07 PM
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Hi Sadandalone,
I myself am sad and alone so I identify. I also identify with friends who can't empathize and I can't even mention to my Mother that I am depressed and planning to see a psychiatrist. I'm 29 myself and it drives me crazy to be alone. At the same time I struggle with fear of even being in a relationship again for fear of dealing with another hard break up. The last one left me unemployed and pretty much homeless. Ironically I nearly moved to New Orleans a few years ago to help with rebuilding after Katrina. I'm sorry you are feeling this way and I sincerely hope you can find relief. Through medicine if needs be. Just be sure to tell the doctors of your past experiences with those meds and your concerns. I intend to. I had some bad past experiences with meds in the myself that I don't intend to repeat. There are a lot of good and caring people on this site to talk to. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Tomorrow is another day, hopefully a better one. |
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Jan 24, 2008, 08:03 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Mayam said: I myself am sad and alone so I identify. I also identify with friends who can't empathize and I can't even mention to my Mother that I am depressed and planning to see a psychiatrist. I'm 29 myself and it drives me crazy to be alone. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> That really makes me feel better in a way. At least I am not alone in dealing with a mother like that. |
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#12
Jan 25, 2008, 10:17 AM
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#13
Jan 29, 2008, 05:27 PM
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(((sadandalone)) hope u feel better soon. welcome to pc. u will definitely find support here. i'm sorry u have not had good luck with meds. i have had some issues with meds myself having to swtich multiple times. just finished a bad cycle of depression myself barely making it out of it, but my faith pulled me through. i pray that u will find something that works for you.
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Jan 29, 2008, 05:45 PM
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 i hope you get to feeling better soon...when depression hits some times it feels like the end of the world and you couldnt care less...it is hard to put a sentance together in your head much less one foot in front of the other or a single breath, one at a time...second by second...yes those with depression miss school and work and life in general, it robs you of your energy and vitality and makes even the most charming wonderful experiences mundane and blah...welcome to pc and reaching out!!! you are not alone by far...now you have friends the world over!!!!! :hugs if that is ok and i hope you post more...i have just started cymbalta and got off wellbutrin...still waiting for a miracle lol...or at least less pain...anyway, keep putting pne foot in front of the other and do some deep breathing and it will look up sooner than you know...take care, melanie
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