All the time. I am thoroughly convinced it is quite often more than a feeling.

I am grateful to have more than one place to look for empathy.

Sometimes i do feel that way, yes. Currently two of my four sisters arent making time for me. They dont reach out anymore and show no interest in me or what is happening in my life. It really hurts. I have reached out to them and they are civil but seem to not want me around.

Yes I have 2 older brothers and never of them contact me I always have to make the first move but no more I've done that to many times .

It’s not just a feeling for me but that’s ok.

Yes. I think it's typical of people that struggle with mental health of any kind.

If you've never been through it, its hard to understand just how debilitating and taxing it can be. Often times they just see us as complainers or babies or that we are just being dramatic. It can be tough to feel alone even amidst your own family.

Know that you are not alone. I feel this way at times too, and I am sure there are plenty of people here that understand as well.

One of the first things I learned from my reading was how to have compassion and understanding instead of frustration and sadness over it. The negative emotions will make you feel worse. Try your best to be empathetic to your family members. They simply cannot understand because they havent been there. Heal your own heart with that understanding (as difficult as it is), so you can focus on self-improvement.

I am trying to practice what I preach, as this is something I grapple with DAILY.

Sending warm thoughts your way.

Sometimes but I just assume they probably feel the same way at times.

Of course I feel that way a lot of the time. My kids do their own thing , they just take, take and take.My hubby is tired of listening to me rambling about the same things.Sometimes he tells me " ok I will listen for 10 minutes " A lot of my extended family just want to hear that everything is fine.

Yes, totally. So i am 46 and from what I've learned is they love you the most and when you're hurting or going through something, they don't know what to do or say so they back off. With age, comes wisdom and experience so they are supportive moreso when you get older. They dont know any better most of the time because they are just learning life along with you. They love you more than anyone, just tell them what you need from them. :)

yep---because they honestly don't! My brother sort of does...but it comes and goes.