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@anniep, you didnt say how old you are, before or after retirement? Married?
I have been rediagnosed recently with atypical depression. I have pushed about everyone away in my life. Rejection hits me hard, ive gained over 60 pounds. My husband of 25 years wants a divorce because he thinks I'll never get better. I had to take leave of abscence from my teaching job, my 2 grandkids whom i adore drive me crazy if they are here more than an hour. My 4 kids are grown, they call or text now and then but its always about them.
Btw i am 50 this June. I dont know how to go on either. I have been to the ER for panic attacks also and have a weekly counselor and monthly psychiatrist. I still feel like what is left? Why get up? My husband got me a dog as he travels some, but its just more work. Im exhausted and have no plans for a future, except alone and lonely. I dont even go to church anymore i just cant get up to go face fake people. I am not suicidal if anyone wonders.
I agree people say if theres anything you need let us know....i haven't heard from Anyone since leaving work 5 months ago! And no one from church has called to find out where i went.
I had a great life, i dont know where it went?
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Before I got on the right medication (MAOI) I tried the helping others will make you feel better program. It made my symptoms worse. Getting on the right meds and maybe home health coming to your house until your meds kick in may help. My motivation each day is that I can't quit until I empty my four storage units, donate what I'm not keeping, then finally decorating my apartment like I see it in my head. I can't leave it to my cousin to go through the storage units. That,s asking too much so I have to get it done. I pay a local mover to bring me boxes to go through and to take away the donations. They give me a greatly reduced rate because I suggested they use my job as filler when they have a couple hours between other jobs. It will take longer to empty the storage units but keeps me from feeling overwhelmed by a bunch of boxes to get my wheelchair around. If your environment is causing you stress getting help to fix that will help you feel better too. I hope something I've said helps a little.
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Is this message directed at a particular person? If so, it would be helpful if you include the address of the person in your message. I.e. @resolve . That way, that person would know you're talking to them. Of course, if you're just addressing the whole discussion group, no @... is used.
Since I read it and am responding to it, let me say that having a supportive person or group of people who love you is a wonderful thing, indeed. I'm blessed to have a loving wife and family, and an understanding pastor, all of whom have been a great help to me in different ways and at different times.
Do you have such people as you describe in your own life? I hope you do.
Jim