I have no support

[digger]

I'm still working but it's hard. I can't really afford to quit. Most of my peers are half my age.[/QUOTE...

Do you feel there are any benefits from the distraction of being at work?

 

[Gs172003]

Do you feel there are any benefits from the distraction of being at work?

If I have somebody to work with it helps but when I'm alone it makes things worse. We have been very very busy lately and it puts me on overload pretty quick.

 

[digger]

I think you like to hike? Are you aware of any walking/hiking groups in your area?

ETA - sorry, not trying to bombard you with suggestions, just trying to think of things that might help you feel less isolated. I find distractions away from my mental health can sometimes be as useful as direct support for it - not that I don't need that too, but sometimes it can get to be such a big focus that finding things we can do where it feels less prominent can be good too.

 

[Gs172003]

I think you like to hike? Are you aware of any walking/hiking groups in your area?

ETA - sorry, not try...

I've looked into them and joined a few. Then unjoined when I found out all they do is talk politics. Ugh

So....I think I'm going to try the writing things out thing and hopefully the gardens and new puppy will be a good distraction.

 

[whiteraven]

Normally my sessions are once a week. Sometimes I just need somebody to put things in perspective, or to...

I'm in the same boat, and without the husband or kids. Folks don't understand it when you say you don't have any friends. Everybody does, right? I used to, but they left.

For me, it's so important to have people I can talk *deep* things with. And there just isn't anybody. If I could, I'd see my therapist twice a week until I could rebuild meaningful friendships - which I don't have any hope in doing.

Are you able to see your therapist more often?

 

[Gs172003]

I'm in the same boat, and without the husband or kids. Folks don't understand it when you say you do...

I doubt it and even if I could I can't afford it.

 

[whiteraven]

I doubt it and even if I could I can't afford it.

Yeah, I totally get that. Mine is out of town half of each week and, even though I get a significant discount with him, I still couldn't afford any more.

I've looked into them and joined a few. Then unjoined when I found out all they do is talk politics. Ugh...

A new puppy?!? Oh my gosh - jealous. LOL And s/he should keep you hopping!

 

[Supervixn]

You're not alone, myself and my life are very similar to what you're describing. It's rough because I feel like when I'm being friendly, the weird, creepy or abusive people flock to me and it really discourages me. I don't know when I'll be comfortable enough around people to try to even attempt personal relationships.

It'll get better. It can't get much worse sometimes right?