I’m new and don’t really know how to do this so I’ll just keep it simple.
I have been battling the devil known as ‘chronic major depression’ since high school (I am now 22), social anxiety, and eating disorders. Last year I was at my lowest. Almost put a gun to my head twice before I scared myself and decided to try some help. I saw a counselor for maybe two weeks before I gave up going cause she didn’t seem professional, I was being a huge burden to my parents with the money and the worry, and she made me stay away when she said I should talk to someone else to see if I possibly had psychosis coming on, which I found to be such bullshit.
I have no friends. Unless you count this guy I met online and our conversations are your typical “hey how are you?” “good, you?” “good.” … yeah.
I spend my days in my room. With my cats. Drawing. Listening to music. Reading. Being lonely as fuck and wishing I had someone to smile at or just text when I’m feeling more worthless than the usual.
I’m trying to keep myself distracted, it’s the only way. But seeing as this lovely darkness is coming stronger and stronger by the day, I decided to post on here… I dunno. Be ready for some going advice, post my last minute desperate calls for help, or who knows? Maybe actually make a friend.
So yeah. Name’s Steph. I hate it but I guess that’s just the way this life goes.
Gonna go now. I’ll post something later. – alonewiththismess.
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I made a couple friends(well.. pen pals) on this site a while ago and that was fun while it lasted. People here are cool and give great advice so welcome to the pod.
I’m pretty content with my life, but I’m being weighed down by my lonely thoughts of wishing I had someone to be with, so I can relate to what you’re saying. I’ve told my brain to shut up several times today because it started imagining romantic scenarios involving me and whichever co-worker happened to be in my line of sight. I’m real pathetic. No balls or spine, just a smart mouth and bags of cynicism.
Yeah, it’s just easier for me to be “normal” with people online so I think this is a good place to get to know some. Plus, sadly we can relate to something already, ha.
And you’re totally not alone there. I used to not care about having anything romantic but lately I’ve been doing the same letting my imagination fill the void.
Well at least you have a reason to be lonely I’m suppose to be getting married but have never felt so alone in all my life. And hey online friends can be more valuable and genuine than some fiancées !
I spent most of this past Saturday talking to my sisters husband about their marital issues, and this was after I had to restrain her from physically assaulting him any further. Don’t get married if you aren’t ready.
You should be excited to be getting married. If your soon to be spouse isn’t giving you the level of support that you need, then something is definitely wrong. Marriage should and CAN be the most amazing thing you’ve ever experienced. Strive for as close to that as you can. Nothing is perfect, so don’t expect that, but you sound unhappy already, and honestly, you should be in the pre-honeymoon stage, not the “honeymoon is over” stage.
I guess it’s no surprise that loneliness is a very common theme here at SP.
Steph, I’m quite a bit older than you are but if you’re just looking for someone to reach out to now and then throughout the day, you’re welcome to get in touch. I also recently lost a friendship, someone I never thought would shut me out, and the social isolation that didn’t bother me much pre-friendship is now suffocating.
I’m not always terribly consistent in terms of responses, but maybe just having that lifeline will help. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want.
Thanks so much for that. And you are welcome to do the same.
If you have imessage on iphone, we can text, otherwise I have Line messenger and kik. You can contact me anytime.
Line ID: wenchire
Kik: wenchire
Notice a theme? hahahaha.
Yeh don’t think I’ll be setting a date soon