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Have you ever felt so empty

vmarshall
vmarshall
Have you ever felt so empty inside that you don't know which way to turn? Ever longed for something that you know you need to stay away from? Ever wanted to cry so much becuase you are so sad and can't sleep, think or function properly?

What can you do or did you do to make the craziness stop?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just held on and waited for the storm to be over! It can't last forever and things DID get better after awhile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPKpmN1EJ_c
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was there and I was a bloody mess! I'm in a role at work that has to be strong and open to listen to others and find solutions but, I was so devastated that all it took for someone to come to my office and just ask how I was and I would just break down and cry my heart out! I had to tell my boss what was happening and asked them to please have patience and understanding with me. He told me to take whatever time I needed off. I took two days off to cry non-stop and came back to work because being at home was worse! I just took one step at a time and I'm still taking those steps...I only cry maybe once a week instead of daily. I wish I had known about this site sooner. I guess I'll say to you what everyone has told me...TIME will heal you but, be open to it. Hugs to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes..yes..yes..yes..and yes..


All I could do was wait it out and eventually the emptiness slowly goes away. Still somewhat "empty" but that is only because I am a bit frustrated that I can't "live life" like I want to until the divorce is final.
james021011976
james021011976
Yes thats exactly how I feel. Feeling like a shell of my former self. Don't know who I am any more and feel so inadequte in who I was. A constant screaming pain inside that immobilises you.

Time I am told is the healer and at the moment it is day by day. Support and talking, talking talking with someone who will listen seems to help.
meddle
meddle
Yes vmarshall...that and more. Losing your soul mate is..is.. just unnatural. Hang in there and hugs coming your way.