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Restful
Restful

I’ve been very depressed this weekend. I don’t feel joy, other than extremely fleeting moments. I fantasized last night about slicing both of my arms open and drifting to sleep. The only reason I am here is because I don’t want my young son to suffer the trauma of losing his parent. Other than that, what’s really the point of being here? There are some good experiences like love, watching my son learn and do new things, but I still feel tired. I’m just tired of going through the motions every day. Waking up, going to work, struggling to put food on the table for my family and shelter over their heads. I’m tired of wondering why we even exist here just to eventually die. Why struggle to live just to die in the end anyway. It’s pointless. 

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Many of us feel the same. It is pointless to live.
alive47
alive47
Ha Restful I understand how You feel. I am a Caregiver for My Mom of 9 yrs, a Furbabe of 6 years and Now My Uncle for a Year and a Half. I have PTSD, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. I TRY Everyday to be Happy and Love Life Again but I am in a Dark Tunnel with No End but I will not let this Life I have now ruin My Life of Hope that things will get So Much Better. I don't know if You Believe in God but He will see You through this. Our time is coming
Help_me_Jesus
Help_me_Jesus
You really don't have a reason to live unless you have God.
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. Enduring to see your son's future smiles, and even maybe his son's or daughter's future smiles is a great reason to endure. Often our smiles are found in theirs. Depression is enduring. Enduring for someone we love is a great purpose. No shame in seeking professional help, as well. A Counselor or Therapist can help. Finding a source of hope does greatly benefit. My Source is my Faith, so you are in my prayers. I hope that doesn't offend. Please do fight on. Your son does need you, and we do care. Thank you and God Bless.
robotnik
robotnik
No joy because no meaning. Find meaning, find joy. 'Seek and ye shall find...'
Restful
Restful
Thank you for the heartfelt words RJW. I have an appointment tomorrow to see a therapist.
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