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Need someone to talk to, struggling with loneliness, depression, etc.

Unknown userMember05 May 2020, 4:55 pm AEST

Need someone to talk to, struggling with loneliness, depression, etc.

Hi everyone. Mods, feel free to move this if it's not in the right thread.

I'd just like someone to talk to, about anything I guess. I feel so alone, not just because of the virus (although that obviously doesn't help), but just in general. My psychiatrist is the only person who has helped me, professional wise, and the only professional I have. I'm thankful for him. Hopefully i can keep seeing him every 2-3 weeks as he agreed to (because he knows I have no other professional support online and in person).

Every other support I've had has been bad and has treated me horribly, especially lately, online and face to face. I won't go into too much detail because that's just triggering for me.

Please, if anyone is around, please say hi. I'd like to talk to someone, someone new or some people I've already engaged with on here. Anyone is fine.

Thanks, I hope someone sees this. The loneliness, depression, etc. is just too much for me to handle and just seems to be getting worse.

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Unknown userMember06 May 2020, 4:05 pm AEST

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@Jynx just got your email and read it, thanks. Sorry for bringing it up on the forums, I just wanted to say since I was away for a few months and came back, and I'm still triggered, anxious, etc.

Sorry about that, won't happen again, I see your point. I wasn't trying to break any rules or put anyone off. Apologies.

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JynxModerator06 May 2020, 4:51 pm AEST

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@Former-Member Probably better to reply to the email directly next time, but it's no biggie haha

I can understand the anxiety, and wanting to provide context. Your apology isn't necessary but still accepted

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Unknown userMember06 May 2020, 6:21 pm AEST

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I was going to reply to the email, but oh well. Sorry about that too. Thanks, I get your point however @Jynx

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Unknown userMember06 May 2020, 8:01 pm AEST

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@Jynx I replied to your email, said the same as here, sorry about that. You or another mod can delete my comment above if you wish.

@SpiderLady if you scroll up there's some bands I love, since you were curious

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Unknown userMember07 May 2020, 5:19 pm AEST

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@Fog @Blep @outlander @Bezak482 @Former-Member @NatureLover @Escaped_Goat

@Purplerain @SpiderLady @Lee82 still struggling, wish it was Wednesday so I can speak to my psychiatrist. I feel like I'll just cry but I don't want to make him uncomfortable

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Unknown userMember07 May 2020, 5:31 pm AEST

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Honey if you crying makes him uncomfortable then he is definitely in the wrong job. I am sure he has plenty of other clients that cry whilst with him. Keep, keeping on my friend. You have the strength to get there. @Former-Member

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Lee82Senior Contributor07 May 2020, 5:39 pm AEST

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I agree with @Former-Member I'm sure your psychiatrist has to put up with a lot more than just crying. That is why you see him to help get out all your emotions, to understand them and to repair them.
would you maybe try calling a helpline so you have at least someone somewhat professional to talk too?
we are always here to listen too so type away hun but you may want a little extra support right now.
@Former-Member

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BlepSenior Contributor07 May 2020, 6:01 pm AEST

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You've got this @Former-Member! We are here for a friendly ear.

Like the others have said your psychiatrist would have seen and heard it all. He should be there for your tears and smiles. 😁

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Unknown userMember07 May 2020, 6:27 pm AEST

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@Former-Member @Lee82 @Blep thank you, I appreciate all of that. I've wanted to cry in the past when I talk to him but just haven't.

I wish I could meet him in person, it's through Telehealth though, sort of the same. We're in different states too, so he doesn't know much about where I live.

He finally said the suburb name where I live right, he usually says "near (other suburb", its funny lol

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