Never ending

Hi there @Lilly6

I’m sorry to hear how things are going right now & the hopelessness you’re feeling.

It’s important to be able to speak to others and reach out in these circumstances & really respect you doing that.

I don’t think you’re alone in feeling a lot of big feelings during this time period but I also acknowledge how hard it is for you in your situation.

Did you know that the helplines are still available if you feel like talking to someone would be helpful?

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyondblue: 1300 224 636

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

And of course 000 for emergency.

Sitting with you

I am riding this same journey with you. Although Christmas day was a happy day, the lead up was full of anxiety and stress, now I feel that I dont really want to be in this life anymore, its all too hard,lonely and dull. 2022 is so daunting and scary. My family dont really need me anymore except to stand between them and their father when tension arises and I cant do that for much longer before it tears me down. We can only hope that 2022 is better than the last year or 2.

My sister and my gp are all that is getting me through.

Hopefully you can find someone to talk to and support you as its a shit feeling being lonely.

We can do this xx

@Lilly6

It seems like things are hard for you at the moment and you are worried about what 2022 could bring. You sound like a very caring person, giving your children a good Christmas, caring about the feelings of your friend who tested positive, and feeling bad for your sister for postponing the trip. Like you forgive your friend for the unintended effects of her positive covid test, you can forgive yourself for the postponement of your trip for Covid reasons outside of your control. Now is the time to do some things to care for your own health, not just for you, but also because you need to recharge your batteries to be able to help those you care for. Find some little things that help you feel OK. It might not feel like you are doing much compared to all the big things going on, but these little bits of calm can help. 2022 might still have Covid uncertainties, and other stressors but there will be some good in it too, even if it may be hard to see.

Take care

Hi @EM26,

The holidays are a tough time for many of us and it helps to know we aren't alone in the hopelessness, so thank you for sharing here and supporting Lilly6 (as well as others).

It sounds like sometimes you live with thoughts of not wanting to be alive anymore. While i'm glad you have a couple of crucial supports, I know that sometimes it can be hard to talk honestly about how we're feeling.

I'm leaving the helplines here for you in case you feel like you could use an ear-

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyondblue: 1300 224 636

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Much care,

Sphinxly 🧡

Hi @Lilly6 , I'm sorry you feel no hope for the new year or your future 😞

I think you have been doing well, I know it's up and down but I hope you get more ups than downs.

Sending hugs...

Hey there @Ophelia, this time of the year can be so hard (not to say other times of the year aren't hard for so many right now too). How's everything going for you, are you feeling okay today?

I'm moderating here in the forums for part of the day today, so if you wanted to have a chat or shoot the breeze just @ me and I'll be happy to sit in this space with you 😊

Thank you @Former-Member

I have just joined today and your message was the first I have read.. I believe it’s always easy for people to give you advice that maybe goes in one ear and out the other, as you see your situation is worse than they think. All I can say is you are a Beautiful Person with tremendous feelings and I am sending you my love and best wishes To you that 2022 will be kinder to YOU and hopefully us all, Ned...

Hey there @Ned1 that's a lovely and supportive response you've posted there, welcome to the SANE forums!

I thought I might take this opportunity to point you in a few helpful directions for starting out here. This is where you'll find all the Welcome & Getting Started space, and here is where you'll find an introduction thread which is a great place to meet other forum members.

I trust you'll find your time here in the forums to be a supportive place and if you need any support you can always use the @Former-Member tag. Hope you have a great day!

Rhye ☘️
Online Peer Support Worker