Depression Support Group
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Hello, I first apologize to everyone for posting so much. I am really having a very very tough time. I cannot begin to say how Depressed I feel at this moment. First, I have so many health issues right now both physical and emotional. I have been in treatment for " most of my life". I have a long history of never being able to develop " long lasting friendships ". I live alone with my cat who at times I really believe she is giving me the " cold shoulder". I have repeatedly ran myself into major financial debt out of trying to " buy friends" which is at this very moment causing me to have labored breathing, panic attacks and nightmares. I have been outta work due to a rotator cuff test but I am supposed to return to work tomorrow ( Monday) . While being outta work I realized how much debt I was actually in and this situation I called every credit card company and cancelled all my cards, now the problem will be that I won't be able to make anything close to the minimum payment, that on top of just coming back to work has me terrified. I just got a call from one of my co-workers welcoming me back to work and trying to give encouragement.
My immediate situation is to have the emotional/physical strength to deal with all of these issues..... I feel so alone
My immediate situation is to have the emotional/physical strength to deal with all of these issues..... I feel so alone
You Are Not Alone. I Know A LOT Of People Who Are Having Problems Paying Their Credit Card Debt. Please Don't Be So Hard On Yourself.
I LOVE That One Of Your Co-Workers Called To Welcome You Back :)
Sounds Like A Friend To Me :)
BIG ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) Honey
Hang in there. One moment at a time. Things will be okay.
(((HUGS)))
I really really appreciate you getting back to me. I am not afraid if going back to work really.... It's the decision I made to cut off all my credit cards since I was spending and wasting too much money now it's going to come to a crash since I can't afford to even make the monthly payments .... I am really getting sick and trying to keep it together , thx for caring
don't apologize for posting so much. that's what this board is for!
Credit card debt, btw, is an epidemic and credit card companies are predatory in how they market their cards. Don't feel bad. Work on the credit repair if you can, but dont' be ashamed.
Life is very hard for a great many people these days. I believe that the number of lonely people is RIGING because people are afraid of one another and there is no community anymore. For example, there is this super cute, super likeable fellow on my FB page who seems very kindhearted and very sweet but he's alone. He gravitates towards bad people who then ditch him and he feels disgusted with himself. He was abused and he thinks that he is worth nothing. On the other hand, my husband, who is also a loner, learned early to use hobbies and reading as a way to deal with not being a social animal. My husband was also abused as was this gentleman but he learned the value of his self worth and that is key.
I agree with Snipmike that taking baby steps is very important. Making goals is important and under those goals making objectives.
Good luck to you,
RIB
Sorry.
Pay them puppies off and never look back.
I've had cats ignore me, too....they get over it. If you want unconditional love, get a small dog.
I had to laugh at your comment about your cat, though. It seems like a dog will always come to comfort you when you are in need. My cat just squirms and yowls and finally runs away when I try to hold her and get comfort from her. Lol!
Analyze WHY you got into trouble, then don't do that again, then get financial help.
I like all the advice you've gotten---and what koolman said makes sense. Consolidate those bills if you can---it will save you thousands and will get you back on the road to solvency, AND will reduce your stress so much, you'll wish you had never hesitated. Those people are very patient and helpful, BTW. They understand life can throw us big curves.....
Everyone has value, EVERYONE has innate worth. The people at work see it! Take that and keep it in your "Good Stuff" cupboard for when the negatives try to shout you down you again.
Wishing you calmer, better days, very soon-----!