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MendMyMindContributor
I have a good heart. I know I have a lot to offer and a lot of love to give. I deserve close friends in my life like anyone else. One day the right people will stay no matter how badly I mess up. No matter how my mental health manifests itself.
In response to: Lonely, isolated, crying almost every other night
RovjaSenior Contributor
Good greetings 🌺
I dont hace friends as such in person either.
Joining womans group didnt help and been kinda bullied most of me life n ser up n stolen from n lied about etc
Nevee fit in ir vibed n beyond outsidee n not given space to be me like they want take that n have.
In a,way.
I was also disrespected n walked over n excluded from society etc
Some jealous ones abused me n more.
Including "family".
Felt like i was beyond workaholic with true eyes n eons energy n so forth but me body didnt as such.
Anyway what can one do...
Ive heard meet up is good but im to far away for it.
I feel unwelcome n bullied n disrespected at gyms etc
A woman said im not alliwed to exercise n put bad energy at me.
Lied about me too.
I tried pen pal site but vecause i dont gave a job as such with body noone wanted be my friend they onky wanted flashy show pony friends .
Following youtube channels helps me n watching good positive comedy etc
Maybe take yourself in a date to movies or dinner.
I was set up to look n feel bad n my energy n nature n eyes etc not in real bod n others acted as me against my will sometimes.
God godess source whatever i call knows truth .
Cant believe how many in on such cruelty.
I felt like dont have a people of any country or relugion not even other outsiders.
Most community centres have lunches and so.cheap or free lunches for vulnrable.maybe one could make friend or friends there.
Like soupbkitchens.
Maybe adopt a dog if you can care well for he or she.
I have a partner and a dog but no friends in person or to chat to.
I have facebook friends but we dont chat as such just like each others memes but havent veen seeing posts much lately .
I asked strangers friend requests because thet vegan and i digg veganism.
Was vegan for aninals 6 years n now been little vegetarian n hope ti be vegan again soon.
Profiles that have caring posts.
I dont feek connected on facebook much n dont know why im not seeing posrs of friends much but its still good.
Met my partner on facebook.
When i join a grouo i usually get bullied or treated strangely excluded supressed energy taken etc usually.
I had thing where no connection to own eyes in own bod or energy etc just surviving 🤪
Maybe a community souo kitchen.
Most dont try force religion on one.
In response to: Lonely, isolated, crying almost every other night
RiverSealModerator
Hey @MendMyMind, thanks for sharing your thoughts with the community!
I can really relate to how you feel as I was in a similar situation for a long time where I was very isolated and had been abandoned by the people I called friends. I have rebuilt my life now to a point that I am happy with it and I have made a lot of new friends who accept me for who I am, I believe that we all have it within ourselves to recovery and create a life that we are happy with.
I'm curious what you may have tired in the ways of making new friends? I used Meetup and Timeleft to create a new network of friends and it was an easy way into socialising after being isolated for a long period of time.
We also have a program here at SANE where you can connect with a Counsellor or Peer Support Worker. 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.
I encourange you to continue to reach out to your peers in the community as they may have insights to share.
Take care
RiverSeal
In response to: Re: Lonely, isolated, crying almost every other night
TunedInModerator
Hi @MendMyMind & @Rovja
I can hear that you've both had some experiences that have left you feeling lonely, isolated and crying - that sounds really tough 🥀
It's understandable that you want closeness 🤗 and friendship with others in your life, especially if it has felt like this has been missing.
Here 👈 is some information about how to maintain Friendships when you have a mental health issue - one of the key points suggests talking to your friend about your issues so that they know how these affect your life, which may help them to be more patient and understanding. What has been you're experience with this @MendMyMind ?
Being bullied is not okay and it sounds like this has happened a lot for you @Rovja - have you had any support for these concerns as it sounds like it's really had an impact?
TunedIn 🌷
In response to: Re: Lonely, isolated, crying almost every other night
RiverSealModerator
Hey @Rovja, thanks for sharing your experiences with the community!
It sounds like you are going through a bit at the moment and you are being really brave in reaching out to your peers in the community. I takes real courage to be vulnerable and share our challenges and so happy that you are able to do so in this space.
Sorry to hear that you are being bullied that is totally not deserved and we all should be respected and treated with kindness. It sounds tough being told that you can't exercise in that space by that woman.
I encourage you to continue to reach out to your peers here in the community and I believe they will have some insights to share too.
Take care
RiverSeal
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LostAngelSenior Contributor
H i @MendMyMind You Definetly deserve friends take care please
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