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Just so lost

Just so lost

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum, am actually new to this whole online support thing too. So bare with me if I appear like I have no idea what I am doing!

To sum up my situatuation - here goes ... Have recently lost my job due to a workers compensation claim that my employer thinks is a fraudulent claim, but of course it wasnt fraud. Therefore I am injured and unable to work. I am taking this employer to court and fighting this but its not looking good.

My partner of 5 years has been rather uncomunicative with me for some time, I know something is wrong with him by the way he has been pulling away but when I ask him, he just sits there. I know he's been depressed for a very long time (undiagnosed, although I do know the signs, I've been there too). I hoped that I could be a good example for him. Now, I'm dealing with depression myself. And he's been acting quite narcissistic lately and seems to have no concern for me and my wellbeing. (And doesnt see an issue in that). He moved out 4 days ago, my choice. His anger has been completely off the charts for about the past year - he also doesnt see that either.

We argued 3 days ago, and that pushed me over the edge, I was ready to end my life. I'm only just holding it together now, I live alone but have 2 cats that are dependant on me. I DO know that I'd be harming them if I did something to myself. But I'm destraught that my partner doesnt seem to care that much about me/our situation. I've looked after him physically (after serious life changing surgery in past 2 years) and mentally for past 5 years, he also doesnt seem to see that either.

He is so messed up and it's made me messed up.....

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Re: Just so lost

Hi @Queenie,

Yeh, I couldn't beleive how lucky I was to end up with a great counsellor who I have seen previously, and she is straight with me. I really dont want, or have time to waste with not getting straight to the point. I'm a big girl, I can handle it!

My mental state after seeing her and letting her words 'marinate' in my brain for a bit, is like night and day. Now I understand a good lot of this mess. And that helps me come to sane and logical decisions.

Take care

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Re: Just so lost

@Violet72. Good on you for continuing to fight for what is rightfully yours.
That's why I'm still fighting. My workplace should not have been allowed to out me in such a dangerous position. They are responsible for so much more now. And they should have to pay.

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@frog,

I laughed at your comment about dogs being easier than people! I hear you!!

This is just my opinion, I used to be a dog person and had dogs all my life right up until I moved out of home. When I didnt have the room for a dog in my own place, I decided maybe a cat? I didnt really know what I was in for but I havent looked back since. I've had 4 cats, still have 2 of them now. I was suprised when I realised that companionship wise, they are very similar to dogs. They are funny too. Have you seen the amount of funny cat pictures & videos there are on the internet!?

Take care of yourself

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Re: Just so lost

Agree with you totally @utopia
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