Sounds of Silence

@CherryValentine, I don't think we've met before, so hi.

Sorry it's taken so long for someone to answer your post.

I relate to what you say about getting sleepy, not showering, brushing teeth, just sleeping. I'm in a better place at the moment than I was several years ago, sleeping about 20 hours a day for nine months or so. But even now I still struggle with these things daily, just have more success overcoming those impulses to neglect myself.

You are not weird and not alone. I've talked to a number of people on the forum who have struggled or still struggle with these things.

Kind wishes, Maz.

@CherryValentine Hi CV as @Mazarita says you are definatley not alone or weird ... besides weird is interesting. Nothing wrong with being interesting 🙂 xx

hello @CherryValentine

Hi @CherryValentine!

Welcome to the SANE Forums! It's wonderful that you have created this thread to interact with others - especially, those who may be feeling lonely and isolated like you, due to their experiences with mental illness (trust me there are many others who feel like that here on the forums!). You are right in saying that although one may have family around, and they may mean well, they may not completely comprehend what is going on for someone struggling with mental illness.

In term of socially connecting with other like-minded people, it is worthwhile checking out the "Good morning" thread (it looks like you are already onto it! ). Lots of members have chats during the day on this thread, letting others know where they're at; whilst getting relevant support.

I hope this threads is helpful for you, and that you are able to get some helpful social connection with other forum members who are feeling lonely and isolated too.

Kindest,

Amour_Et_Psyché

how are you tonight my friend @CherryValentine

@CherryValentine Hi CV alas I am hopeless at poetry but I do like to read it 🙂