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Afraid of the New Year

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I'm not sure why.  Maybe because I'm afraid of change and/or the unknown.


I'm tired of feeling so terrible.  I do get suicidal but I don't want to leave my son behind.


I'm on meds and go to therapy.  I've been battling this disorder for around 20 yrs.  It has always been there but in smaller pieces.  It has taken so much from me.


I don't know how I made it this far.

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I’m with you. Except I don’t care who I leave behind. Hang on to your son and don’t leave him. Xoxoxoxo I hope the new year brings you peace
arfie
arfie
I don't know how you made it this far, either, Jennifer, but I am glad you did. Hope you make it all the way to Peaceful Acceptance.

This year I am wondering, again, if my New Year anxiety is *just* my everyday anxiety magnified by tons of cultural hoopla. Dunno, but this year I am holding out for the Chinese New Year on the Gregorian Feb 16 and/or the Mayan New year on the Gregorian July 26. Calendars are quite arbitrary. It helps me to treat them as such.
HapaMommy
HapaMommy
Hang in there! Your son needs you. I feel you though, this upcoming year had me both anxious and depressed. I try to remind myself it's just another day. Take it easy and be kind to yourself. You'll find your balance again!
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone.
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