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Feeling real low and hopeless

Feeling real low and hopeless

Life is really kicking my ass right now, and I feel like I keep making descions that dont align with me. But I also dont really have a sense of who I am and where Im going.

I just left a 4 year relationship. Its been tearing me up inside. I havent had much support. No close friends. Ive tried to utilise supports offered, but most of the time people dont respond back to me, or they dish out all the unhelpful advice.

I started a new job, and I dont know if Ive made a big mistake but I feel in the thick of it now. Its a physical job that leaves me pretty tired. Im not very fit but Im working on my fitness levels as that needed to change regardless. The job will also only be maximum 3 days a week. Ive never worked full time and Im already exhausted. Is this normal?

I keep thinking about the natural world. How much I love it. What sort of life could I build that incorporates it. I do want to work (and well let's be real, most of us have no choice to come capacity) but I want it to be meaningful.

My days have been spent just lost in my comfort show with noone to share it with. Going through the motions. Wake up. Eat. Walk. Work. Rest. Repeat.

I had a vividly awful nightmare about my ex last night.

To top all of this off, my only real solid support has been my therapist who I see through an organisation referral program so I have a limited number of sessions. She has been phenomenal, however our sessions are coming to an end and Ive been crying about it alot because I feel like Im losing the one thing that I look forward to most weeks because its the only space I feel I can be real. Plus I don't feel ready at all to stop therapy. She knows it too and we're both feeling defeated by this crappy system.

Im feeling hopeless. Work scares me. I dont have friends and not much energy or money to invest in finding them. I live alone and sometimes think about moving but I dont know where Id go. I fantasize about getting a van or something but I know that life isnt glamorous either. I feel stuck despite all the changes happening. and I feel so alone in it all which is honestly the scariest part.

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@fruitisgood hey therres worse things than crying because your empathetic to a worthy topic on tv,

that is something i found outt too young

kids shows were once sesame st, walt disney or cartoon but these days they have just as much topic and content as any adult show only easier to digest and relate to.

seriously i dont give a rats about helmet only in sydney get the wrong cop thats nothing better to do than chase and catches you the fines up near $400 here npw and even my non compliant no dont want to dont have to mindset sees a helmet only costs 20.

i dont actiually own a tv by design but might have a look inline see if anything found

breakups are never easy if been sharing bed at night, no matter if yheres anger or even hatred around the split a shared bed feels very big and empty for a bit i hope you are able to remember more why you had to break up than the down feelings in short time.

work will get less demanding then also id say

is it a field your educated in or experienced or a new venture entirely?

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forgot the "to use for escapism' in first line of last post

hope it makes more sense now

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Hey @REDLINEZ750, thanks for sharing your experiences with the community!

I totally get it when we lose a support that we really connect with and that it can bring on some uncomfortable feelings. I had a case manager back some time ago and I did not want to lose her but in the end I had to say goodbye. What I actually realised was that it made me more inderpendant and less relient on a particular support. I Iearnt to appreciate my supports while I have them and accept new supports more easily. Just some reflections I wanted to share with you ❤️

I also just want to let you know about a new support services that I found out about that you might like to look into: https://www.wellways.org/our-services/listenwell-warmline/. It might be nice to fill that gap with some peer work while you find another psychologist.

Here at SANE we have the Guided Recovery program where you can receive support from a Peer Support Worker or Counsellor for up to 15 weeks. You can check out the Guided Service here - Welcome to SANE’s Guided Recovery and decide if you want to pursue it. Whenever you are ready, you can chat to SANE’s mental health support workers who can assist with a referral, simply call 1800 187 263 or chat on the webchat at sane.org and let them know that you were referred from forums. They can help you with questions and check things like whether you have enrolled before or not. They're available 10am – 8pm Mon-Fri.

Anyways some food for thought that may increase your supports if you feel it would be beneficial!

Take care

RiverSeal

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@REDLINEZ750 oh the crying part isnt bad at all! I struggle to cry properly and having something to envoke those feelings really helps get it started.

Its incredible how kids shows have evolved over time and I agree theyre often easier to digest and relate to.

Id argue though if you go back and really look at what some writers and creators were doing in the 90s onwards you'd be surprised what subjects they address. I think SU was one of the first to really openly represent queer people though and thats pretty cool.

yeah 400 isnt worth it is it

When I fall into spells of missing them and thinking of reaching out again, I remind myself why I left. The emptiness is encroaching at times.

Its kind of new territory. Adjacent to what I've done in the past but more in-depth with new skills and focus.

Hope you have a lovely Sunday! The weather is good here today and Im going to take that new bike for a spin 🙂

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Hi @RiverSeal and thank you.

i get my wellcoming call on Tuesday i believe as have been allowed put myself through guided recovery.

its my lens and self taught views of no one can hurt me unless i give them the information needed to do it, do not care one oyota if you have a bad opinion of me coz you most likely have reason to and dont know me you know how i present in your company.

being on heres a bit different like sharing my writings that no other humans seen till here and talking about younger years its actually very foriegn, its not so much aninomity either coz people that are able to recognise me by my little lion and bike and some events will leave it if they are on my phone list most likely.

so all that ramblings to give context as to why in my case its solely based on her being given too much trust by me where of course its therapy and all proffesional ethically and morally i associate trust with loyalty and continuity, if its a friend say and theres a wrong been done if theres trust and loyalty then it gets bought up and dealt with for the continuity of whats been developed unless its its so disrespectful it needs a different dealing to coz blood spilled ends anything so hope that makes sense coz i can agree its an attachment thats my mistake i do not agree its from being insecure or needy as it sounds when its said.

attachment is not to her person so much more so to the values that are so important to me being taken by a person behind a desk that does thinks they are worthless and theres to take.

this is why my mind wants to attack as i can hear the thoughts of it wouldnt upset you if you werent so dependent or maybe your lieing to yourself thats why you try so hard to express a different narritive and i want to axe something in frustration of being misunderstood.

all while sitting still and expressionless.

i will explore that link out of respect with no expectations

thanks for post i hope you have good day

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@fruitisgood Rattling my brain what SU abbreviates although its most likely a no brainer, even the topic doesnt help ugh!

my learning whats in kid shows these days

i watched a cartoon and the uncle had a mad firework and his nephews wanted it,

uncle says to nephew tell ya what take this

(square object wrapped nicely in brown paper and vaccum sealed)

object across the border and ring this number and only give it to this person and bring back his object you can have the firework.

my jaw was on floor this is a cartoon im thinking, i know exactly what that bad man (moderator unhappy with prior description) getting them kids to do! i was shocked and outraged my kids thought i was funny but that wasnt as far back as 90s.

enjoy your ride! theres a space called whats your highlight today big or small come share it and if your comfortable to share your ride there or another highlight they are very accepting no judgement users where you would be wellcome

enjoy the sunshine

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Re: living in hell and knowing I need to leave

Just reading others discussions about leav in g long term relationships but struggling with the monotony and loneliness of real life afterwards ..

I keep putting it off because I don’t have the strength to sustain what I’m reading others going thru

Not sure what I’m asking for here - possibly others experience of how they got thru this and created a better life

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@SAL069 if your staying in a relationship that you refer to as living in hell and as you said know you have to get out if theres no kids and your safetys not at risk could it not only be better?

im not saying what to do and wouldnt, it certainly makes things hard if you dont have people to lean on going through a break up is not any easier through being necessary, is it clear for you which way has a better impact on your health and well being

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Yes and thank you - it’s good for me to hear this - there’s an animal involved (difficult to get accom with this however I’m working through options) - he has a chronic illness so I keep getting roped in ..
I really appreciate your response and reminder - been packing things and sneaking things out as we speak

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Hello @SAL069

I just wanted to pop by and welcome you to the forums.

It sounds as though this is quite a complex situation that you're in, as long term relationships often are. It's never an easy thing to choose to leave someone who you've been with for so long, and I'm hearing that there are the additional complexities of their health and a shared pet.

Have you spoken to your partner at all about your thoughts of leaving the relationship, or is that not something that you feel able to do at this stage?

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