Not sure how to get better
I have gone through depression with anxiety for the majority of my life. My first really bad episode in which I had contemplated suicide (actually just really preferred death over feeling) was when my fiancé broke things off. That was around 15 years ago. I have had mild depressive episodes since pulling out of that however I am currently doing quite poorly. I lost my mother in Sept this past year and since then I have been very bad off. I have been dating off and on. When I have a boyfriend I do pretty good. Recently the guy that I am in love with has been having doubts. I dont know if we will have a future and we are taking time away. I am deathly afraid that he will tell me he doesnt think he can love me the way I deserve and that we will split. You see, I am incredibly lonely. I have friends and family but I do not have that intimate connection with anyone. I crave that immensely. Especially after the loss of my mom. I was single when she was alive and okay with it. But I think losing her just brought this incredible loneliness out of me that I cannot tamp down. I do not feel my happiness is dependent on being with someone but lately when single I am so depressed. Right now as I do not know what will happen in our relationship I am stuck in a black hole. I want to numb myself with alcohol, cigarettes, food and marijuana. I have not done any of it but its constantly on my mind. I feel like I want to go to sleep and not wake up. I dont know what to do.
@LittleLouLou828
Be strong your are not alone. I know u are looking to replace the void ur mom left but sometime u just need time to let it heal. When i get depressed i turn to alchohol and i could say for a fact it is not the answer. Ive also tried to commit suicide its not the answer. You mean something to somebody. Your partner is just trying to find a way to show you. I care for you just because we feel the same pain. And i know if i can make a change u can to. Good luck and god bless.
@thoughtfulBike6901
Thank you for your kind words. Its such an incredible struggle and I hate the feeling of no control. I think that is part of what is so difficult. Deep down I know that things will eventually get better, however getting to that point has been a nightmare. Its starting to effect my work. I just want to stay home and away from people yet still crave the connection of someone I love. Depression sucks!!!
@LittleLouLou828
I stayed home today from work cause i was so ashamed of getting drunk sat. My partner has been in a tug of war of emptions because she scared of me when i drink. I understand your situation because my depression is covering me the same. I just wana run away somewhere nobody knows me. Ive hurt ppl here being stupid n now i have no choice but to live with my decisisons. I dont have family here im by myself.