Lonely Loneliness

the tears won't stop

Question:

it’s amazing how the littlest thing can start me off crying.  and once i start i can’t stop.  i wish i could do things right, not cause pain to the people i care about, not ruin everything for everyone but i guess it’ll never happen.

Response:

I think we have all been there.  I couldn’t believe anyone would be able to comprehend my pain, desperation, and loneliness.  Coming to this group you see that there are alot of terribly miserable people, but for me, I just wasn’t getting the feeling of hope by reading other people’s stories.  Yes, it made me feel less unique in my problems, but I wanted answers, damn it! I couldn’t eat, sleep, talk to others.  I wanted to die. I found the answers for me.  At the point where I couldn’t go any further down I began to do what I didn’t want to-reach out.  Ask for help.  I went on medication for anxiety and depression.  This was a big step for me since I felt like only "crazy" people needed medication.  Then I could eat, and sleep.  I stopped feeling so sad, and began to notice some good things about life.  Counseling helped me put my problems in perspective.  I say the serenity prayer all the time-"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (like other people), the courage to change the things I can (like me) and the wisdom to know the difference.  Listen for the messages.  If it doesn’t feel right, it isn’t.  Love yourself before you love another.  But dont be afraid to ask for help. Write me any time, I will respond. Betsy

Response:

Filed under: Loneliness Depression

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