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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
Ive got to the point where I don't know how I can carry on. It is all good and well faking it, but I can't deal with suppressing what is going on for me. I have no one in my physical world that I can turn to. It hurts so much inside. I'm scared of what's going on in my mind. It's a horrible, lonely and very isolating place to be and it hurts...
In response to: Scared
HistoryloverSenior Contributor
@Loz_3647, I know exactly how you feel as I feel exactly the same, day in and day out. I just decided if this is my lot, I'm going to get as much value out of my remaining life as possible. I've been betrayed by those who should have been protecting me, and I've been robbed of almost everything. I just wait to see what they will do to me next. If I dwell on my situation, I will be in a bad way constantly and that feels awful. I try to keep occupied with things that give my life some meaning. That's not to say I won't be posting in a similar state as you have done very soon. I'm just giving my life meaning in whatever way I can, while I can. When we depend on others, we lose our ability to be self-reliant. Do you have distractions? Ways to spend your time that improve your quality of life? For me, it's studying new things, and youtube is a fabulous aid on just about everything. It's entertaining and educational. What can you do to bring some enjoyment into your life? You have to find ways to deal with what you can and leave the rest for another time. Step by step, @Loz_3647.
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