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Isolated

DeanoXNew Contributor20 June 2023, 11:46 pm AEST

Isolated

This is my first time on here, so hello. I have spoken to people recently but the more I do, the more I realise they don't understand and I am absolutely isolated in this. I saw on social media about this site and so here I am. The issue I am having is that despite wanting to find connection, I need someone in my physical life. I appreciate something like this but I am doubtful that it is going to help me. Maybe I am wrong. I have been experiencing suicidal ideation quite strongly recently and don't feel like I will be here much longer. I cannot deal with being isolated in this anymore. I know many others are going through similar experiences, but it seems never ending and I do not see a positive future. I was diagnosed with depression which then was upgraded to further diagnosis due to my past. I am frustrated because I cannot seem to escape this and now I am left to believe there is no hope for me. I tried to remain positive for a while and gave life a good go, but life seems to have this way of pulling me down, no matter what I do. I don't feel like life is being fair on me. I don't mean to be sorry for myself but this is my experience. I am isolated in this.

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Eden1919Senior Contributor21 June 2023, 12:19 am AEST

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@DeanoX hi and welcome, you are absolutely not alone in your feelings i have felt very similarly before myself and i am sure there are many others here who can relate to such feelings it can be tough finding people face to face to talk about these things with perhaps it might be worth looking into support groups in your area. i am sorry you are going through a hard time right now it can be so overwhelming but i hope you find it helpful here there are lots of nice people around.

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outlanderSenior Contributor21 June 2023, 12:29 am AEST

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hi @DeanoX and welcome

your not alone in feeling isolated. i have often felt so alone and isolated in my life and its rather uncomfortable.
do you have anyone at all in your life that you can speak to? do you have any supports in place to help you manage the thoughts your experiencing?

Would joining a group in your area be helpful in meeting others? maybe a hobby group or other social group like walking groups, art/craft group, sporting groups? sometimes there are also groups for those who are struggling mentally as well

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DeeDee123New Contributor21 June 2023, 8:56 am AEST

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Hi, I am new here also and your post was the first I read. I know when people say No you are not alone, that sometimes it feels like a lie. I came on here to say pretty much the same thing.

I am struggling also, I am alone, no one seems to understand and it gets to the point of wondering why we keep going, and yet here we are, still going. I cant say it will get better, as the situation I find myself in right now feels like it will never change, if anything only get worse but the replies saying that you are in fact not alone, seems to ring true, especially here.

It is hard to offer others guidance when you are feeling similar ways but just like you have kept going for this long, keep going a little longer, just each day, say one more day, keep striving and praying (if you are in to that) and trying your best. Reaching out is hard.

Just know that reading your post, it does affect people and they do feel for you, whether it be through their shared experiences or because they genuinely have that empathy and care, but even when you cant see it... you are not truly alone even though the feeling of loneliness may continue.

A person here hoping you are okay, wishing you to get through just another day, and then another.

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