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Lost

SnowWrenCasual Contributor

Lost

Grasping at straws at the moment. I’m so lost. I don’t know how to connect again to reality and find a reason to keep being here. I don’t want to end things. But I don’t have any reason not to. I’m so tired of being scared, worried. About not having somewhere to live, what would I do if I got sick, how am I going to manage a life always on my own. People just seem really frustrated with me and my efforts to connect with those I call close aren’t coming out like I excepted. I don’t know what I am doing wrong. And I’m tired of there being no one in my life who counts me as family.

what can I do to improve this!
how do I find connection to the world again and lose some of my self preservation defenses.

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In response to: Lost

RiverSealModerator

Re: Lost

Hey @SnowWren

Thank you for joining the Forums and posting here with the community!

It sounds like you are going through a tough time right now it's great that you have discovered the Forums and the community of peers. In my experience being scared and worried is normal when we don't have the connection we want and need. The stress and concern you would be having about having a safe place to live and how to manage on your own if you got sick. Are valid and you are demonstrating your strength and resilience in talking about it with the community here on the Forums.

Connection is a part of mental health recovery and it can be challenging at times too. The CHIME framework underpins the support we provide at SANE and is a framework for recovery. At SANE we have the Guided Service where you can receive support from a Peer Support Worker who has a mutual understanding of the challenges with mental health and other life challenges. Working through the challenges of connection in 1:1 sessions and setting goals in a Support Plan are some ways we can support you.

Maybe have a look at this post to that mentions a bunch of places on the Forums to connect with others: Looking for a space to connect with others? Find a... - SANE Forums

Take care

RiverSeal

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DownTownContributor

Re: Lost

@SnowWren I can definitely relate to feeling lost. I have lost interest in everything I thought gave me a sense of purpose. Now I don't have a tribe, or a sense of connection to anyone. But my own circumstances have brought that upon myself. It seems the harder you look, the further away you feel. I too, made an appearance today here. I wish you luck in finding some solace.

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SnowWrenCasual Contributor

Re: Lost

Thanks, I have checked out those suggestions and will look at joining some of them for sure. Appreciate your l kind words and suggestions

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SnowWrenCasual Contributor

Re: Lost

This time of year is so tough. I feel so stuck without meaning. Without meaningful connections to people. I feel like everything I do is wrong. And that I don’t have a place to belong.
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