I need your company
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Hi Sherry. Hi FE. Dee. My children are out of town.
I don't quite know what is happening to me. I am lonely but I don't want to talk to anyone. I finally have all this time and I don't want to do anything. I have no energy and I want to cry all the time. I think I might be depressed. There is so much to do. I feel like I did when I was drinking. Everything all seems too hard.
I don't quite know what is happening to me. I am lonely but I don't want to talk to anyone. I finally have all this time and I don't want to do anything. I have no energy and I want to cry all the time. I think I might be depressed. There is so much to do. I feel like I did when I was drinking. Everything all seems too hard.
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that's depression hun, or sure sounds like it to me.
If you're really worried by it, if it sticks around, or if it happens too often, go see the Doc, ok ?
It's probably just some situational thing, but as I say if it worries you, check it out.
I've had something similar. I got through it. I'm sure you will too, hun.
D
If you're really worried by it, if it sticks around, or if it happens too often, go see the Doc, ok ?
It's probably just some situational thing, but as I say if it worries you, check it out.
I've had something similar. I got through it. I'm sure you will too, hun.
D
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Hi Dee. Thanks. When did it happen with you?
I guess it's normal really. There has been a lot of change and stress with the travel and new job etc. I got back all ready to change everything. I even went for a run the second day back. I felt all full of energy and happy.
I just feel like I can't quite take that final step of reaching out to people. The gap in my life with the drinking friends gone is bigger than I realised I guess. I always felt I could go back to them and ask for help or something. This week showed me that I really don't fit there at all.
I am in no mans land. You know? I made all these changes. Swept out my old life and .... now what? No one to talk to or go out with. I just sort of want someone to hug and watch a movie with. Just having someone else so there is an excuse to cook some dinner. Someone you can turn to who understands you and make a comment about something in the paper.
I guess it's normal really. There has been a lot of change and stress with the travel and new job etc. I got back all ready to change everything. I even went for a run the second day back. I felt all full of energy and happy.
I just feel like I can't quite take that final step of reaching out to people. The gap in my life with the drinking friends gone is bigger than I realised I guess. I always felt I could go back to them and ask for help or something. This week showed me that I really don't fit there at all.
I am in no mans land. You know? I made all these changes. Swept out my old life and .... now what? No one to talk to or go out with. I just sort of want someone to hug and watch a movie with. Just having someone else so there is an excuse to cook some dinner. Someone you can turn to who understands you and make a comment about something in the paper.
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with me it was always there. That's why I started drinking. I hated being lonely. Started back again, naturally enough, when I got sober. And yeah you're right all my old friends were drinkers - I've just lost touch. But I have you guys, and I have some sober friends so I'm doing ok. But yeah all the things you mentioned - they bite.
Just gotta wait for the healing to finish, I guess. I know I'm a better person now - I think that shows to others too.
love ya
D
Just gotta wait for the healing to finish, I guess. I know I'm a better person now - I think that shows to others too.
love ya
D
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Dont forget PAWS Steph and also when we sober up and look around things can look pretty bleak really. We sobered up to stop creating the bleakness but its still gonna be there for a while.
Lonliness, I have that a lot!
I find it hard to connect to people too. I am afraid it is a matter of trudging through these hard times believing things will improve-I know they will.
Dee is right about keeping an eye on it and not letting it go on too long before seeing a doctor too.
Big HUGS!
Lonliness, I have that a lot!
I find it hard to connect to people too. I am afraid it is a matter of trudging through these hard times believing things will improve-I know they will.
Dee is right about keeping an eye on it and not letting it go on too long before seeing a doctor too.
Big HUGS!
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Good morning SR. Hi Dee and Stone. How are you today Sherry?
I have been catching up on the newbies here and their stories. I lost touch while I was away.
The sun is almost shining this morning. I think I might be able to get out of bed and get a few things done. No hurry though eh? I mean I have the coming week ahead to get up early and go to work so staying in bed for a while is not such a huge sin.
I have a meeting tonight so I will have human contact!!! Yay.
I have been catching up on the newbies here and their stories. I lost touch while I was away.
The sun is almost shining this morning. I think I might be able to get out of bed and get a few things done. No hurry though eh? I mean I have the coming week ahead to get up early and go to work so staying in bed for a while is not such a huge sin.
I have a meeting tonight so I will have human contact!!! Yay.
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Hi Steph 
. Am I going insane or is stone actually starting to make sense here? He's been giving good advice,as is everyone. Just be gentle with yourself... PAWS is probably a big part of how you're feeling with a touch of depression too. Keep an eye on yourself and see your doc if it becomes worrisome. Hit those meetings... sounds like you really need some interaction with people that know how you feel. Of course you know you always have us to talk to!
. Am I going insane or is stone actually starting to make sense here? He's been giving good advice,as is everyone. Just be gentle with yourself... PAWS is probably a big part of how you're feeling with a touch of depression too. Keep an eye on yourself and see your doc if it becomes worrisome. Hit those meetings... sounds like you really need some interaction with people that know how you feel. Of course you know you always have us to talk to!
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Hi Gyps and RZ - see you there thanking people.
Well there I was sitting in bed and my power went out. Hmmmpf I thought. Turns out there was a little fire in my fuse box. Eeek. It's all fixed now. That's one way to get me outa bed I spose.
Raining again.
I am doing step one at 5.30pm. Picked up that phone and took up the kind offer. Finally. BB study starts at 7pm. I'll let you know how it all goes.
I am starting to get used to being alone. Hope I don't get Hermit traits.
Well there I was sitting in bed and my power went out. Hmmmpf I thought. Turns out there was a little fire in my fuse box. Eeek. It's all fixed now. That's one way to get me outa bed I spose.
Raining again.
I am doing step one at 5.30pm. Picked up that phone and took up the kind offer. Finally. BB study starts at 7pm. I'll let you know how it all goes.
I am starting to get used to being alone. Hope I don't get Hermit traits.
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Originally Posted by Pilgrim 
Hi Gyps and RZ - see you there thanking people.
Well there I was sitting in bed and my power went out. Hmmmpf I thought. Turns out there was a little fire in my fuse box. Eeek. It's all fixed now. That's one way to get me outa bed I spose.
Raining again.
I am doing step one at 5.30pm. Picked up that phone and took up the kind offer. Finally. BB study starts at 7pm. I'll let you know how it all goes.
I am starting to get used to being alone. Hope I don't get Hermit traits.
Well there I was sitting in bed and my power went out. Hmmmpf I thought. Turns out there was a little fire in my fuse box. Eeek. It's all fixed now. That's one way to get me outa bed I spose.
Raining again.
I am doing step one at 5.30pm. Picked up that phone and took up the kind offer. Finally. BB study starts at 7pm. I'll let you know how it all goes.
I am starting to get used to being alone. Hope I don't get Hermit traits.
hope all goes well for you
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Hey Steph...
Having a bout of depression...situational I think...hope you are O.K. as well.
Actually..hope you are BETTER than me..
lol
At least Ican laugh about it..never could do that before...
And definitely don't have to drink or use over it ..
Just for today.
Love,
IO
Having a bout of depression...situational I think...hope you are O.K. as well.
Actually..hope you are BETTER than me..
lol
At least Ican laugh about it..never could do that before...
And definitely don't have to drink or use over it ..
Just for today.
Love,
IO
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Hey Steph! I haven't been around much these past 4 weeks-had my stepson visiting from Ireland-but just caught up on your thread now.I hope you're feeling a bit better by the time you read this and that your meeting goes well. I'm thinking of you,
Love,
Jules xox
Love,
Jules xox
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