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ShineBright86
ShineBright86

Out of nowhere, I feel super anxious and depressed.. It seems to come and go but tonight is very bad. I just want to cry. I have a 12 yr old boy with some special needs and I am practically raising him all by myself.. I feel so disconnected from everyone in a way. It's hard to explain but I am trying hard to make friends and I am pretty socially awkward. I am in network marketing (Multi level marketing). I want to overcome my anxiety issues..


I guess I just need some comfort.. I literally feel like I am going insane some days :'(


I feel lonely. Lost. I have no job.. i mean, ive tried and I've had to leave due to my son's behaviors. I feel like If i had a job I would feel better in a way.. I have too much time on my hands. I mean, I do work from home and clean on the side.. odd jobs and such.


Does anyone else feel lost, alone with no purpose?


Thanks so much for reading this.

ShineBright86
ShineBright86
I don't remember the last time I got a hug from someone besides my son ... like a big hug.. ugh
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Take a moment to look at where you can help others. By helping others, you'll feel better. A nursing home, where you can hug seniors who are lonely, talk to seniors who are lonely, and it's comfortable, since they know how it feels to be alone. You're doing the right thing. It's difficult to find a job that is able to provide the time and support to help you bring up a child with special needs. Best wishes.
AMC_306
AMC_306
It can really seem like the system is against us. A job is necessary so that you can provide for your son, but your son also needs you with him which makes holding down a job seem impossible. You become more and more isolated until it seems like you no longer can connect with others. Mideyebrow makes a good point. Would it be possible for you to take up some sort of volunteer work? This would fill your time, give you a sense of purpose, and allow you to get out of the house.
pinkflowers
pinkflowers
I send you a big hug. I don't have a good answer for you but I hope it gets better.
jstar845
jstar845
Hello, Thanks for sharing and I’m sorry that you have experienced this. I commend you for being strong through it all and for being a great mother to your child. It’s understandable it can be difficult sometimes. When you begin to feel this way, it may help to contact others close to you to vent as well as to continue to use this website. It also helps to take your focus off everything try meditation, walks, exercise, yoga, breathing exercises, going out and etc. Also, to reduce your anxiety drink less caffeine and avoid alcohol as these trigger anxieties. I appreciate your strength. I would like to recommend; The Samaritans it’s a 24-hour confidential hotline at (212) 673-3000. They are there any time you feel you need to talk to someone or if you feel anxious, alone, lost, depressed and they help with anything. We are here for you.
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