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Posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 11:15:20
Does everyone else feel so alone? And it is so hard to do normal things, work, clean house, laundry etc. etc, etc. I hate this lack of energy, drive whatever. I feel like nothing....
Posted by pegasus on October 1, 2007, at 12:24:21
In reply to I'm trying.........., posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 11:15:20
I don't think that everyone in the world always feels so alone, but I think a lot of people here can relate to how you describe that feeling. A lot of us have experience with depression, which is what your description sounds like to me. I'm not all that familiar with your situation, but I believe you said earlier that therapy and medication haven't helped you, is that right? I'm really sorry that you are in such a bad place. I wish I knew of some way to help.
Please do keep posting if you find it helpful. I know that when I'm in that place, just knowing that someone else is listening can lighten the load a little bit. And there are always people here who are listening, and caring.
peg
Posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 13:10:34
In reply to Re: I'm trying.......... » rskontos, posted by pegasus on October 1, 2007, at 12:24:21
Thanks peg, it does help.....Meds might helps but right now I am between docs and having trouble finding a new one. My T and I have been playing phone T and that is hard when you need them. My anxiety is at an all time high and then the depression sets in....I need something I think so I go to the neuro Friday maybe she can recommend a p-doc and give me something for right now. I don't know what and really wanted to be prepared. But thats for the kindness and words it helps to talk. My husband trys to help but he doesn't understand so it is hard. I have had two really weird things happen this past week and with no T to talk to it is tough. So that is the loneliness I think.
I keep going to the meds board to try and figure out what maybe I need to help with the anxiety and depression but I think I've worked myself into a corner. My topamax could probably work with something maybe to help stablize my moods but what I don't know. I did get somethings done today so that is good. Anyway again Thanks so much for being around to make me feel better. You are right my husband loves being alone. He thrives on it. Some people do not feel that way. I often feel alone with my family. It is just me I guess I am troubled and they are not. sigh.....
Posted by Dory on October 1, 2007, at 14:47:38
In reply to I'm trying.........., posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 11:15:20
i pretty much always feel alone, even in the arms of someone who loved me. i tell my T i am not real people. This is why i am alone. Real people can connect in ways i cannot. i have had friends who are in the mental health field (but not doc's) suggest things like aspergers or autism.. i don't think it's either, but there is something which sets me apart from others emotionally and mentally... something real and not just perceived. Not being real people is not a happy thing.
i am sorry you feel alone. Talk to us. Many people here share similar experiences in different ways.
Posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 15:59:32
In reply to Re: I'm trying.......... » rskontos, posted by Dory on October 1, 2007, at 14:47:38
Dory, you hit it again. I too feel that way. Sometimes I just don't feel. When I was on cymbalta I thought it was the drug. But I have been off of it now for 5 mons. So it is not it. I always thought it was because of all the lies I was told growing up. I don't know. I remember the whisperings of my family. So now, I just don't feel. It is easier. My sister is this way too. She says not feeling also means you don't get dissappointed by people. I have worked with a ton of autistic children. They feel too much and that is why they cut themselves off from the world. Read Temple Gradeon (misspelled) book. She is a highly intelligent autistic adult that explains in her book how it feels to be autistic. She says it is like living inside a window pane but if you open it too much comes in. They can't filter out all the stimuli in the world so they retreat. At least, that is what I remember. Good book though very interesting. I don't think this is you Dory. Thanks for all your kind words today. It does help. I have needed to talk ....thanks for listening.......
Posted by JoniS on October 1, 2007, at 17:45:37
In reply to I'm trying.........., posted by rskontos on October 1, 2007, at 11:15:20
rskontos,
Sorry you're feeling this way. I get it too, I don't even have to be depressed. Just a thought or memory of something can take me from just fine to feeling very lonely in a matter of seconds. I can even be with a room full of people or whatever.
It's odd. And difficult to deal with sometimes.
I hope you feel better soon!
Take care.
Joni
Posted by rskontos on October 2, 2007, at 12:26:11
In reply to Re: I'm trying.......... » rskontos, posted by JoniS on October 1, 2007, at 17:45:37
Joni and everyone that answered my posts, a bbbbbbbigggggg thanks!!!
Today is better. I took my supplements, I have had some great posters respond to me , and talking about it sure helps versus keeping it bottled inside.
I am taking one day at a time. Baby steps. I will talk to my neuro about a new T and p-doc maybe try to find one that can do both. Again, thanks........RK
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