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Should be happy

LuvlibbyContributor16 Nov 2018, 10:30 pm AEDT

Should be happy

I'm 60. Have had a great career. Now single.. With a good job, small but loving family, friends. But i still feel lonely, so unmotivated, want to sleep all day, no will to get up and do anything. My friends have all dropped off . Sick of my depression i guess. I write poetry.. Sad, heartwrencing stuff. I am on medication.. It doesn't help. I'm not suicidal but i do want to die. Can't imagine living alone for the rest of my life. Its just a matter of getting through one day.. To face another.

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LuvlibbyContributor17 Nov 2018, 10:12 pm AEDT

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Thanks. I really appreciate it. I stay up late.. I'm a shift worker. Most people are in bed. That's when i need to talk.

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utopiaSenior Contributor17 Nov 2018, 10:16 pm AEDT

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@Luvlibby. I can relate.

48 years old. Single for more than 10 years. Single parent. Depression anxiety and PTSD diagnosed 4 years ago after a workplace incident. I have no job. My teenage son is still living with my mum even though I've been home from hospital for almost 3 months.

I'm alone. I'm terribly lonely. My depression is feasting on my flesh now.

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LuvlibbyContributor17 Nov 2018, 10:17 pm AEDT

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I must say this is a really difficult forum to navigate. I almost gave up. It's hard to see others comments and my replies. Sorry if i missed you.

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LuvlibbyContributor17 Nov 2018, 10:20 pm AEDT

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Oh.. I'm so sorry for you. That's why i almost feel guilty for how i am. Most people would love my life. I am very grateful for what i have.. And i feel that i should be happy. But i cant help it

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ScarecroweSenior Contributor17 Nov 2018, 10:22 pm AEDT

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I find chocolate helps 😉

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LuvlibbyContributor17 Nov 2018, 10:24 pm AEDT

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No. I'm watching my figure.. Lol

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ScarecroweSenior Contributor17 Nov 2018, 10:26 pm AEDT

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I should be but I ended up giving up that idea years ago, which by looking at me now you can tell I gave up LOL!!!!

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TABSenior Contributor18 Nov 2018, 7:32 am AEDT

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I wish I could sleep all day my sleep is all over the shop. I only sleep well when absolutely exhausted @Luvlibby people rarely reply to my txts, calls these days and yes lately telling self ‘hope no one contacts me today’ .. guess am trying to reverse it haha I’ve been single most of my life, well definitely the last 4 years. All too hard basket. Anyway . Hi. 😸

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Shaz51Senior Contributor18 Nov 2018, 3:20 pm AEDT

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hello @Luvlibby, @Scarecrowe

remember to put a @ in front of peoples name and they will recaive an emailmessage from you

@Luvlibby, the forum is open 24/7 and there is usually members around and you are always welcome to join in anywhere

One thread is call "Night shift "and many more

@TAB, @utopia

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