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I feel that nothing that I do seems right anymore. I feel like I have lost my self esteem...I can't even carry on an intelligent conversation anymore. I'm too afraid of saying something wrong or incorrect. I have this terrible sick feeling in my stomach...I know part of it is loneliness, the other part is worry of how I got to be so lost. I used to be full of energy, very sure of myself and confident. Now, I feel that I am in a shell and I can't get out. This all happened after my ex hurt me and I had to get a PFA. He has continued to hurt me mentally. I am taking medication, but it's not helping all aspects of this problem. Sometimes I get so scared that I can't do my job and I'm afraid that I will loose it. Can anyone offer some advise?
ScaredandScarred
Keep fighting..thats all you can do
deleted_user
Yes I can. Remember you have power over you. I write in my own personal journal and write one thing I like about my self. It is helping with my self-esteem. Don't listen to your ex. He sounds like a jerk.
deleted_user
You have gone through a lot and maybe you just need to give yourself some time to work on improving. Try not to be so hard on yourself and dont be scared or negative about the future. You are adding too much anxiety on if you think about loosing your job. I know its hard but you have to try to think positively and keep trying to fight this depression so you can become the person you once were.
deleted_user
Mia is right.
deleted_user
I am afraid that I'll never get back to where I was!
deleted_user
you will hun, you will. hugs xx
deleted_user
Oh dont say that. Positive remember! It may seem like everything has changed but you as a person are still the same... you are just suffering from this illness but you can keep fighting it. You may not have the life you once had but the future will hold more for you. It may even be better than before. You say that your ex hurt you and continues to mentally. The thing is, you have already moved away from this bad situation and you are already trying to make it better.
deleted_user
have you talked to your doc recently?
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Unfortunately we are not divorced yet, but I am definately away from him and have been since he hurt me. But he constantly does things to mentally torment me. He calls me at work and leaves voice messages that I better get an HIV test. I haven't even been with anyone. I have gone to the police and they contacted him and told him that if he continues they will get him for harrassment by communication. Now I have a spousal support hearing this week...yea that's right, he is trying to get money from me. I'm lucky if I have money left over after paying all of my bills. See, it never stops.
deleted_user
no advice. just my complete empathy with your feelings. try to stay strong
deleted_user
I saw the doctor last week, she bumped up my dosage on my med...but I don't see any improvement yet.
deleted_user
But there will be an end to it, you just have to stay strong and try to see this. If he does continue to harrassement then dont be affraid to go to the police, you cant let him continue tormenting you like this. As for the money situation, it wont last forever. Whatever happens you have to take it and move on. It is a horrible situation but its not going to be this way for your whole life.
deleted_user
Man, it's hard for me to think that you and others are suffering as much as I am. My point? You're not alone. Get some support from friends, family, or any other networks you may have. The more people you have on your side the easier it is to find solutions and to get strength. Plus we're still here.
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Discussing this with all helps. I know there are people who have worse problems, but I'm sorry that I am consumed with mine right now. I hate being that way....I am a caring person.
deleted_user
Everyone needs help sometimes! Dont think that your problems are any better then someone elses. You have to be a little selfish with depression sometimes...we need all the help we can get!
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