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BowSenior Contributor
some days I feel like I am drowning in depression. Where everything feels like an effort. Zero motivation.
i feel extremely lonely tonight. I have people around me but it’s a different kind of lonely feeling. I told a friend how bad I felt, she didn’t even care, continued talking about herself. What’s the point?
Im desperately waiting for a psychologist to take me on.
I often feel so trapped in a life that I hate so much.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
a coping box can contain anything taht you enjoy, like doing , that helps you get through the day my awesome @Bow
what’s in your tool box?, is a link to clink on to
and also Coping Box to have a look at
you can have books, music that you like , colouring books, puzzles , gardening, reading , cuddlig our furbabies if you have one , favourite videas , walking , ect xxx
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BowSenior Contributor
Oh, that sounds interesting. I have a few things that I enjoy doing, things that I have started recently during lockdown. Puzzles. Colouring in. Gardening. Painting.
I can do them sometimes, other times it’s just getting through the moment. My body doesn’t feel right, overwhelming feelings.
In response to: Drowning
MDTSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sitting with you my friend @Bow
we are here for you xxx
Hello @MDT 
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BowSenior Contributor
Thanks @MDT it is somewhat reassuring to know that I can come here and people can understand and relate a little, but I sure wish I had people in my life that I could actually talk to. It’s lonely. I have family I live with, but I can’t talk to them. They have no idea of the battle that Goes on inside. They need me strong for what is to come.
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BowSenior Contributor
Cuppa @Shaz51 ? And a box of tissues
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LostandaloneSenior Contributor
Hope things have started to brighten a little for you @Bow
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BowSenior Contributor
I woke at 5 in a panic this morning and haven’t been able to come down this isn’t life this isn’t living
Everythung is so messed up
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