[Bobby1986]

Hello.

I am new here and not quite sure where to post, or where to even start.

Feeling really lost at the moment, and started googling some things and ended up here.

I am a 22 and a single mum to a gorgeous 2 yr old little girl.

I just want to be happy and give her a happy up bringing, and at the moment I feel like I am just failing. I sit locked in the house, doing nothing but sitting on the net and watching tele. I feel a little bit scared and over whelmed when I go outside.

I have no true friends anymore, I lost my mum when I was 16 and am not really close to my dad.

I am just so lonely, and sad. I don't know what it is I want, I just want to be happy but have no idea how to be happy.

I don't know if I am mentally unwell or what, I have never seen anyone or really spoken to anyone about it.

Hopefully someone here can help me.

Thanks.

[Sabrina]

Hi and a warm welcome to you Bobby. You made a very good start with your first post. It isn't easy jumping into a huge forum. I have no doubt that you will receive plenty of support and understanding here. Feel free to look around all the different forums and feel free to post wherever you feel comfortable.

I am sorry that you feel so lonely and sad. Please post more - we'll be there for you.

[Rachie]

Hey bobby! Welcome to pc, im glad you found us! Im sorry you are feeling like this, I hope you find all the help and support you need! Good luck! I hope to speak to you again soon

[hurtingintn]

hello and welcome to pc

[gimmeice]

Hello bobby, it's nice to meet you. Welcome to psych central.
Have a look around and post more whenever you are comfortable, there are a lot of great features here, including many forums and a chat feature, with scheduled peer led chats. In order to enter the chat feature here you must have 6 posts, to check the schedule click on the Chats tab at the very top of the page.
If you have any questions feel free to private message me or any community liaison or moderator, here is a link to a list of forum leaders.
http://forums.psychcentral.com/showgroups.php

[Junerain]

Do _you feel therapy could benefit you? It has helped me enormously....

[Pomegranate]

Welcome Bobby. I would suggest reposting what you said in the depression forum. I think that may be a good place to start for your issues and to get support and feedback.

Being a single mother without any support is a very scary, lonely experience. I've been through that. Unlike you I didn't recoginize I needed help. That didn't turn out well for me. Don't make my mistake.

Have you tried finding or starting a group for other mothers with young children your daughters age? It's good for the kids to get to play together and it's great for the moms just to chit chat, share some tips or simply get silly.

Also I would suggest seeing a therapist. You do have a heavy load and shouldn't be going it alone. Also check out other social service agencies, your local woman's medical clinic or shelter, mental health clinic, places like that. They might have some good ideas or info to share with you. Don't give up, keep reaching out for help and support. And I'm so glad you are here at PC! Feel free to PM me anytime.