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Trying to be happy, isn’t working

Trying to be happy, isn’t working

I really try hard to face life positively, but it just isn’t working. I don’t feel physically well, though there is nothing specifically wrong with me. I have had long bouts of depression since my early twenties, and I am back there now for the last three years. The black dog has now been joined by severe anxiety and due to some very traumatic events that left me without mt career of 50 years I now have PTSD. This has only been recognised recently. I have no interest in friends or family. Have no money have had to move home and this been another trauma for me that I can’t seem to move past.

I live with my youngest son who is 35 and has his own mh ussues and can be very difficult.i constantly think about death as my only option. But I just want to be happy, not deleteriously so, just happy. I have no partner and still grieve for my husband who died many years ago.

I can find nothing enriching in life

That is enough for now. Peri

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sending love to you @Peri

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hello my sister @Peri , thinking of you lots today

are you ok xoxo

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Dear @Shaz51 @outlander @TAB @Anastasia @Emelia8 ,

This is just a general post. I struggle to be here everyday. This last week has been particularly heavy and hard. I am not sure how long I can continue feeling like this life should not be so difficult and sad. My depression seem s to be taking me over completely. I have no people left in my life. I value nothing . I do t know how to move. On from this state .

Peri

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Dear @Peri ,

I'm sorry to hear you are feeling this way.

Many have been in a similar situation to you. You are not alone in this.

If you feel unsafe in any way, please reach out to crisis services:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467

If in immediate danger: 000

You deserve to feel connection and belonging.

Take Care,

tyme

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Dear @Peri

I know what you mean 😔🌷🌻

I wish I had an answer or a solution to what you describe.

Sadly I dont. But you do have my understanding and you also have my genuine desire and hope for a better future. I'm sure it will come, its just a matter of time.

In the meatime - stay patient, stay hopeful, keep doing things you enjoy, keep busy, treat yourself, surround yourself with loved ones, begin something new, eat well, walk the dog/s, get adequate sleep. All the silly stuff we all know we are meant to do, but often dont. Sending lotsa love.

Emelia 🌷

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i can very much relate to you @Peri im sorry your depression is taking over, its really hard when that happens. i will sit with you

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@Peri , thinking of you lots today my sister xx

Are u OK

Sitting here with you ❤

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@Peri thinking of you lots today and on your birthday too xxxx

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