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Posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
Kristen
Posted by male34 on March 1, 2003, at 23:02:24
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
out of all bad comes good,first of all turn over a new leaf and start out different change is good and change is effort ,things wont just happen (trust me) you must make them happen and when you do -not untill then things will fall into place.get involved ,joina gym , or any kind of group social thing its not easy like I said it takes effort ,be strong I believe in you my friend,ive been there I now have wife kids house ,and i was rock bottom never thinking this could be me, but now I llok back and say "it can be done" I m back to old self again ,anxiety and agorophobic is my deal my mom just died and it brought on all the anxiety over and up again,im on lexapro not working that well ,my point is ,our conditions stink! but we can beat them,ill pray for you ,you do the same your a winner!you will win and things will change ,it akes effort by you first,good luck !!
Posted by Donny on March 2, 2003, at 0:14:13
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
You're not alone.
I feel exactly the same way. I am certain we will get out of this hole eventually, we hate feeling this way and that's a good thing.
I'm in the same boat so at least you know there's someone else out there going through the same thing.
We'll make it, don't worry.
Posted by Kari on March 2, 2003, at 12:57:24
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
Hi Kristen,
Sorry you are feeling so discouraged.
I am also in the same boat and can understand how you feel.
Don't give up hope. Try to set small goals which you can work at and take things one step at a time. Things will get better.
Take care,
Kari.
Posted by MelD on March 2, 2003, at 14:53:27
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by Kari on March 2, 2003, at 12:57:24
Kristen, my heart goes out to you. I am 53 with husband, 2 kids, a job and all the things that should make life what it should be, and still i have times when i feel just as you do right now. I "should" do this and that, i failed at this and that, the emptiness and lonliness get intolerable even when my family or friends are around me. This is the depression taking over, and we have to try to see it as the enemy, we have to fight. Talk to someone, Kristen, and keep trying if the meds arent helping enough. Let your doc know. We are survivors and worth fighting for and things can be much better.
Posted by Katia on March 2, 2003, at 17:24:40
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
Your post was beautifully written and expressive. It's good that you can write to express how you are feeling. I am in the same boat you are in - almost exactly. I am also 32 yr. old female, single, no boyfriend,(I am not bad looking either!) no real career yet, not able "to get it together" always looking out at others and how their lives are better than mine and how I wish i could be "normal" feeling VERY lonely and alone in this feeling. One, I think it's the depression, a big part, and two, it's not an easy generation or society to be living in, nor a good time. IT IS TOUGH BEING HUMAN! And what I realize through talking to and reaching out to people is that I'm not so uniquely lonely and feeling like "everyone else has it together". Don't beat yourself up over not joining gyms either, it's a catch 22. When you're feeling depressed, it's hard to get out and be motivated. IF anything at all, have compassion for yourself and know that you are doing the best you can and that is A LOT!
KATIA> Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
> I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
> Kristen
Posted by KrissyP on March 2, 2003, at 18:08:10
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS? » KrissyP, posted by Katia on March 2, 2003, at 17:24:40
Katia, I am so thankful for YOU! Thank you for such kind, understanding words-it means so much-I sincerely appreciate it. You sound EXACTLY like me in terms of your feelings-and I was going to put the same thing you put-(I am not bad looking either!) *laughing* I'm not either:)
I was just feeling so much when I wrote that, and it summed my life pretty much up.
Today seems to be better- I took only 25mg of Lamictal and the 75mg of Effexor-XR instead of in the morning. I woke up less depressed, and had more energy. I am trying to take the least amount of meds possible to get a balance here-it's a doozie. I'm 6 days, I believe into starting back on the Effexor-XR, I should have wrote it down, but I was such a mess-I just wanted to start it again. Did Effexor not work for you? Just wondering.
Thanks again, all the best,
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Your post was beautifully written and expressive. It's good that you can write to express how you are feeling. I am in the same boat you are in - almost exactly. I am also 32 yr. old female, single, no boyfriend,(I am not bad looking either!) no real career yet, not able "to get it together" always looking out at others and how their lives are better than mine and how I wish i could be "normal" feeling VERY lonely and alone in this feeling. One, I think it's the depression, a big part, and two, it's not an easy generation or society to be living in, nor a good time. IT IS TOUGH BEING HUMAN! And what I realize through talking to and reaching out to people is that I'm not so uniquely lonely and feeling like "everyone else has it together". Don't beat yourself up over not joining gyms either, it's a catch 22. When you're feeling depressed, it's hard to get out and be motivated. IF anything at all, have compassion for yourself and know that you are doing the best you can and that is A LOT!
> KATIA
>
> > Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
> > I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
> > Kristen
>
>
Posted by Katia on March 2, 2003, at 19:43:25
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 2, 2003, at 18:08:10
Hi KRissy,
I'm glad to be of support to you! likewise! I was on Effexor XR from mid-sept. to last month. I was really knocked out on it. Zombie and spacey like and slept for hourssssss. I could've probably handled all that, but then in the second or third month, I started experiencing the withdrawal - "mind zaps/shivers" and visual trailing all the time. It was like I was in a mini-withdrawal the entire time. I talked to a pdoc about this and she took me off and put me on Zoloft. I'm not sure if it's working yet, I think I need to give it more time as I feel my depression came back after going off Eff. It's my first time on ADs since this summer, Celexa being the first one for me. (it didn't work). Eff. worked for me except for the side effects. We'll see about Zoloft. I am at a non-profit psych clinc and keep getting tossed around to different pdocs so it's hard for me to work closely with someone as to come up with what's next. Augment Zoloft or change? I don't know. It's utterly exhausting with this trial and error as I work a few nights in a restaurant and am in grad school, for yes, transpersonal psychology in California. But i refuse to live the way that I've been living for about twenty years. Where are you?
Thanks so much for your response.
Katia
> Katia, I am so thankful for YOU! Thank you for such kind, understanding words-it means so much-I sincerely appreciate it. You sound EXACTLY like me in terms of your feelings-and I was going to put the same thing you put-(I am not bad looking either!) *laughing* I'm not either:)
> I was just feeling so much when I wrote that, and it summed my life pretty much up.
> Today seems to be better- I took only 25mg of Lamictal and the 75mg of Effexor-XR instead of in the morning. I woke up less depressed, and had more energy. I am trying to take the least amount of meds possible to get a balance here-it's a doozie. I'm 6 days, I believe into starting back on the Effexor-XR, I should have wrote it down, but I was such a mess-I just wanted to start it again. Did Effexor not work for you? Just wondering.
> Thanks again, all the best,
> Kristen
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> > Your post was beautifully written and expressive. It's good that you can write to express how you are feeling. I am in the same boat you are in - almost exactly. I am also 32 yr. old female, single, no boyfriend,(I am not bad looking either!) no real career yet, not able "to get it together" always looking out at others and how their lives are better than mine and how I wish i could be "normal" feeling VERY lonely and alone in this feeling. One, I think it's the depression, a big part, and two, it's not an easy generation or society to be living in, nor a good time. IT IS TOUGH BEING HUMAN! And what I realize through talking to and reaching out to people is that I'm not so uniquely lonely and feeling like "everyone else has it together". Don't beat yourself up over not joining gyms either, it's a catch 22. When you're feeling depressed, it's hard to get out and be motivated. IF anything at all, have compassion for yourself and know that you are doing the best you can and that is A LOT!
> > KATIA
> >
> > > Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
> > > I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
> > > Kristen
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by KrissyP on March 2, 2003, at 23:28:14
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS? » KrissyP, posted by Katia on March 2, 2003, at 19:43:25
Katia, I am in California:-)My name is Kristen
It was already taken so I called myself Krissy-a nickname from my family like when I was 4 :-) Anyways, what do you mean by "tranversal" Psych? I'm majoring in Health and Psych. I love it. I tried Zoloft, but I don't think I gave it a chance-I am really, really careful about taking SSRI's because I had gained a whopping 80 Lbs from Prozac. I wish you didn't have such side effects with Effexor as it has really done wonders for me in the past-that's why I went back on it.
Like you, I also, decided just today that I was not going to go on the way I've been living-mostly teachiing people how to treat me. I talked to an old, good friend tonight and she dissed me bad-she has changed and I knew this when I came back to California-long story. (I lived in Oregon for a year). People are funny. Now, I am going to mull over this commment she made-she is quite ignorant, now I feel a little more alone. I don't know if someone out there is trying to tell me that I have a new life coming-with new people-new loves-whatever, but man this is tough. Anyway, thanks for your reply-hope to hear from you again:-)
Kristen
-------------------------------------------------Hi KRissy,
I'm glad to be of support to you! likewise! I was on Effexor XR from mid-sept. to last month. I was really knocked out on it. Zombie and spacey like and slept for hourssssss. I could've probably handled all that, but then in the second or third month, I started experiencing the withdrawal - "mind zaps/shivers" and visual trailing all the time. It was like I was in a mini-withdrawal the entire time. I talked to a pdoc about this and she took me off and put me on Zoloft. I'm not sure if it's working yet, I think I need to give it more time as I feel my depression came back after going off Eff. It's my first time on ADs since this summer, Celexa being the first one for me. (it didn't work). Eff. worked for me except for the side effects. We'll see about Zoloft. I am at a non-profit psych clinc and keep getting tossed around to different pdocs so it's hard for me to work closely with someone as to come up with what's next. Augment Zoloft or change? I don't know. It's utterly exhausting with this trial and error as I work a few nights in a restaurant and am in grad school, for yes, transpersonal psychology in California. But i refuse to live the way that I've been living for about twenty years. Where are you?
> Thanks so much for your response.
> Katia
>
>
> > Katia, I am so thankful for YOU! Thank you for such kind, understanding words-it means so much-I sincerely appreciate it. You sound EXACTLY like me in terms of your feelings-and I was going to put the same thing you put-(I am not bad looking either!) *laughing* I'm not either:)
> > I was just feeling so much when I wrote that, and it summed my life pretty much up.
> > Today seems to be better- I took only 25mg of Lamictal and the 75mg of Effexor-XR instead of in the morning. I woke up less depressed, and had more energy. I am trying to take the least amount of meds possible to get a balance here-it's a doozie. I'm 6 days, I believe into starting back on the Effexor-XR, I should have wrote it down, but I was such a mess-I just wanted to start it again. Did Effexor not work for you? Just wondering.
> > Thanks again, all the best,
> > Kristen
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Posted by PhoenixGirl on March 3, 2003, at 0:45:43
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
Krissy, I feel you. The words you say could have come straight from my mouth. There are people who feel the same emotions as you are feeling. Krissy, you are not alone. You're precious and you deserve to feel good. Even though I haven't met you, I care about you. Remember that there are many people who are experiencing just what you are experiencing, and we're right there with you.
Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
> I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
> Kristen
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 0:52:35
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by PhoenixGirl on March 3, 2003, at 0:45:43
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am hangin in
Kristen> Krissy, I feel you. The words you say could have come straight from my mouth. There are people who feel the same emotions as you are feeling. Krissy, you are not alone. You're precious and you deserve to feel good. Even though I haven't met you, I care about you. Remember that there are many people who are experiencing just what you are experiencing, and we're right there with you.
>
>
>
> Hi, My soul hurts tonight-real bad. I feel so empty. I am frustrated and wish my life was just different. I wish I had the courage to meet new people, and fine some balance and just glow with joy. I am feeling like I am self-sabotaging my very own life by not doing things I should be. I want to lose weight-my smoking is getting out of control where my chest is hurting. Is this what my life is going to be like? I can't stop wishing for the good times of my past for the life of me-my soul is so depleted and I don't know how to get it back. As I type, thoughts go through my head about what I need to do to stop feeling this way. The only answers that come to me are a total blank and my heart sinks again. I pray for courage, and pray that I will not be lonely for the rest of my life. I live with chaos around me-I'm 32-but yet when I go out and get a place of my own again, I still think "Will things really be any different?" I have isolated myself and I know I can do better. I wish I had the answers but it seems as if I don't. It seems that I am all talk thinking the life I want will just fall into my lap-maybe I'm a spoiled brat?I just took my 75mg Effexor-XR and 2mg Klonopin-thought I would turn in early tonight because I can't stand this feeling. Did I do something to deserve to feel this way-I probably did. I look at my friends-all either married have kids or are working or both-I am not. I feel like there is a huge hole right where my heart is supposed to be.
> > I just wanted to share this is the real me at this moment, and I hope I wake up tomorrow feeling better. I am so frustrated but it's my own fault. I haven't begun exercise again, and I seem to think that everything is AOK but it's really not-who am I fooling? Kind of a somber post-I am sorry-I just don't know how to fight this.
> > Kristen
>
>
Posted by Katia on March 3, 2003, at 1:03:09
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS? » Katia, posted by KrissyP on March 2, 2003, at 23:28:14
Kristen,
How long did you try Zoloft for? Transpersonal Psychology. The transpersonal means "beyond person" whatever you want to call it. It is the classical study of psychology through the different eras, Freud, Object Relations people (Klein, Winnicott, etc.) and then Humanistic (Rogers), Existential and then Transpersonal. It bascially holds psychology with the knowledge that there is something greater - spirit or whatever you want to call it. (spiritual emphasis). It's just taking into account many levels of consciousness and beyond. It's hard to describe and it's not really the forum for this discussion!!! so I really don't feel comfortable saying more here.I have found that I need to be careful who I reach out to. Boundaries are important, because sometimes a "friend" may say something hurtful, as I put myself in a vulnerable position in an "unsafe" environment...misjudging my "friend". I guess the thing to do is address that with her if you feel she can receive it, if not maybe find new friends?!
good luck with your new round on Effexor.
Katia.> Katia, I am in California:-)My name is Kristen
> It was already taken so I called myself Krissy-a nickname from my family like when I was 4 :-) Anyways, what do you mean by "tranversal" Psych? I'm majoring in Health and Psych. I love it. I tried Zoloft, but I don't think I gave it a chance-I am really, really careful about taking SSRI's because I had gained a whopping 80 Lbs from Prozac. I wish you didn't have such side effects with Effexor as it has really done wonders for me in the past-that's why I went back on it.
> Like you, I also, decided just today that I was not going to go on the way I've been living-mostly teachiing people how to treat me. I talked to an old, good friend tonight and she dissed me bad-she has changed and I knew this when I came back to California-long story. (I lived in Oregon for a year). People are funny. Now, I am going to mull over this commment she made-she is quite ignorant, now I feel a little more alone. I don't know if someone out there is trying to tell me that I have a new life coming-with new people-new loves-whatever, but man this is tough. Anyway, thanks for your reply-hope to hear from you again:-)
> Kristen
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:31:24
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS? » KrissyP, posted by Katia on March 3, 2003, at 1:03:09
Katia, I think i tried Zoloft for about 3 days because my psychiatrist at that time wanted to immediately start me on a different one for some reason-it was about 4 years ago.Transpersonal Psychology sounds AWESOME. I have been studying Psychology for 5 years-who knew? Must be the school I went to? LOL At this time, my friend is not able to "receive" it- I have known her since 1986 and because of my "illness" she kicked me out of her wedding in 1998. We got back in touch in 2001. I moved, and she was calling me every weekend. I moved back in October of 2002, and she has yet to want to get together after I have made many attempts. Right now I am kinda ticked and wonder if it is worth my time anymore. She's got her own issues, so I have to respect that but she WAS a good friend-but I guess things just change. I don't know what will happen. Great way to start the week huh?
Thanks for the reply:-)
Have a good one,
KristenKristen,
How long did you try Zoloft for? Transpersonal Psychology. The transpersonal means "beyond person" whatever you want to call it. It is the classical study of psychology through the different eras, Freud, Object Relations people (Klein, Winnicott, etc.) and then Humanistic (Rogers), Existential and then Transpersonal. It bascially holds psychology with the knowledge that there is something greater - spirit or whatever you want to call it. (spiritual emphasis). It's just taking into account many levels of consciousness and beyond. It's hard to describe and it's not really the forum for this discussion!!! so I really don't feel comfortable saying more here.
I have found that I need to be careful who I reach out to. Boundaries are important, because sometimes a "friend" may say something hurtful, as I put myself in a vulnerable position in an "unsafe" environment...misjudging my "friend". I guess the thing to do is address that with her if you feel she can receive it, if not maybe find new friends?!good luck with your new round on Effexor.
Katia.
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:40:12
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS? » KrissyP, posted by Donny on March 2, 2003, at 0:14:13
But how?????????????
Thanks for your reply, I am so struggling.
Have a great week.
Kristen
You're not alone.I feel exactly the same way. I am certain we will get out of this hole eventually, we hate feeling this way and that's a good thing.
I'm in the same boat so at least you know there's someone else out there going through the same thing.
We'll make it, don't worry.
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:51:32
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by Kari on March 2, 2003, at 12:57:24
Kari,
Thank you so much-you too. I am here for support the best that I can be.
All the best,
Kristen
Hi Kristen,Sorry you are feeling so discouraged.
I am also in the same boat and can understand how you feel.
Don't give up hope. Try to set small goals which you can work at and take things one step at a time. Things will get better.
Take care,
Kari.
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:55:20
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by MelD on March 2, 2003, at 14:53:27
Thank you for such kind words. I think that way sometimes where I wonder if having all the things I want right now- a good job, a husband, and kids, would actually change the way I feel-I think for the most part it would but maybe not. I was told by a therapist a while back "don't 'should' on yourself" LOL I try not to so much. I really wish I felt this way when you say, "We are survivors and worth fighting for and things can be much better." I should blow that up and hang that on my wall. Really.......
All the best,
Kristen
> Kristen, my heart goes out to you. I am 53 with husband, 2 kids, a job and all the things that should make life what it should be, and still i have times when i feel just as you do right now. I "should" do this and that, i failed at this and that, the emptiness and lonliness get intolerable even when my family or friends are around me. This is the depression taking over, and we have to try to see it as the enemy, we have to fight. Talk to someone, Kristen, and keep trying if the meds arent helping enough. Let your doc know. We are survivors and worth fighting for and things can be much better.
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 2:17:52
In reply to Re: CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by PhoenixGirl on March 3, 2003, at 0:45:43
Thank you sweetie, I appreciate your kind words so much! It's amazing how we can get more support sometimes other than from our own family and friends who may just not understand or don't know how to help.
Take Care:-)
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Krissy, I feel you. The words you say could have come straight from my mouth. There are people who feel the same emotions as you are feeling. Krissy, you are not alone. You're precious and you deserve to feel good. Even though I haven't met you, I care about you. Remember that there are many people who are experiencing just what you are experiencing, and we're right there with you.
Posted by ace on March 5, 2003, at 3:05:57
In reply to CAN I KILL LONELINESS?, posted by KrissyP on March 1, 2003, at 22:47:28
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