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Loneliness: Why am I depressed?
Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 27, 2022 | Replies (112)Comment receiving replies
@lindasmith1222 Congratulate yourself! I'd give you a high-five or a gentle hug if we were sitting at the kitchen table! I know it takes a certain mindset to go beyond where we are, and you did it. Even though you sat in the car yesterday, you got out of the house, and had different scenery. Do you think next time you might get in to the store and wander a bit?
A little story for you that relates to your house fire. Our neighbors who moved here in Dec 2019, lost most everything they owned due to a wildfire. Even now when she and I have gone yard saling or to a thrift store, she will mention, "oh, we lost something like that in the fire". So, you see, they pivot their time from before fire, to after fire. Like you, they also ended up moving about 500 miles from where they had been, to an area they knew nothing about, and knew noone. It is not easy, and you are doing good. Baby steps everyday!
Ginger
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@lindasmith1222, and all...Hello, Linda. I've just read your messages and feel like I can walk next to you on this path. And, boy, have you come to the right place for all kinds of help from people who truly understand, having all dealt with this lousy depression in various stages and states.
I'm in a much different life than you, but experiencing many similar feelings of depression, hiding, fear, being frozen, and more. I'm just now coming out of a deeply emotional time triggered by new illnesses. But, you went on a car trip, yes? Yea! A big step forward. Walk on the beach....what a great decision to move to Florida! I'm in Jacksonville, we have several folks in Fl on Connect. I do hope the sunshine and ocean bring you health and peace.
These are great suggestions and understanding from @sueinmn and @hopeful33250 and @gingerw - these ladies are the best. Have guided me and so many through dark times. Congratulations, on the baby steps. Keep it up, Linda. take one little step at a time, and chat with your psychiatrist. You're on the best road to success.
Blessings, elizabeth