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linny5227
linny5227

I have had bouts of depression my whole life, but this year has been tough. I was in a low place probably the last couple of months because of financial stress and my struggle with weight loss. It really brought me down. Then, about a month ago, my fiance and significant other of 7 years told me he no longer loved me and wanted to break up. I was devastated and fell deeper into my depression. I thought I was making progress, but yesterday just sent me back in. Yesterday was my birthday, and also the day he finally moved his stuff out. Since then I have no motivation and am having trouble concentrating at work. I just want to sleep and literally just feel like withdrawing from everything. I just wish this was easier. I was depressed before the break up and now my life just feels like its falling apart. 

LCRuss
LCRuss
I'm sorry that you are going thru this.
SuZQ
SuZQ
I am so sorry! It is very understandable that you are feeling depressed! I would encourage you to do something positive for yourself. Have you considered getting a new outfit, calling a loving, supportive family member or friend who will lift you up, journaling the positive aspects of who you are and who you want to become? Have you considered counseling? Christian counseling helped me to realize that grieving my "shattered" dreams was appropriate and necessary, but that I had many things going for me and I am "OK". You are, too. Praying you will recognize, embrace, and move forward with the knowledge you are "OK" and wonderful!
linny5227
linny5227
I do talk to my sister, but it's just so hard for her to understand it all. Ive looked into seeing what my medical insurance covers counseling wise but nothing recently. Thank you for all of your kind words and support.
bridgie101
bridgie101
what an asshole, scuse french. I mean, timing. wow.

You're not going to want to hear this yet; but when you hit rock bottom there's nowhere to go but up. having your heart break is the worst possible thing I have ever endured, and I have endured a lot. That broken heart was one of those 'never again' things. Took me over a year.

But there's nowhere to go but up from there. You will heal, time is your friend and every day you get through is a day closer to the end of the agony. And you'll come out of it a new version of you. Stronger, braver, and clearer.

So hang on in there. Show that bastard you can do this without him. And remember, this will get easier. Day by day, hour by hour, it gets easier.

I'm always here if you need me.
linny5227
linny5227
Thank you so much @bridgie101. You are right and I know each day will get a little bit better, even if I don't see it as it is happening.
SuZQ
SuZQ
Hope you are having a better day and know that I am thinking about you! I would encourage you to continue to check into counseling and continue to keep talking to friends or family members who might not only understand but support and love you through this! Blessings!
linny5227
linny5227
I'm working on it. It doesn't help, though, when I was trying not to text him or look at his facebook and then he messages me today to talk to me about my car. It just sets me off and reminds me how angry I am and then how depressed I am. Ugh. But I am trying. Thanks for all the support!
SuZQ
SuZQ
Keep trying and working on it! Getting through hard times sometimes requires establishing new boundaries. Henry Cloud has some great books on how to do that! Praying things are going better and you continue to reach out!