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Anna1212
Anna1212

sick, counselling isn't helping/making it worse, everything is wrong.  i'm not young.  i've tried everything a person is supposed to try and nothing works.  i don't believe in suicide but no one should have to live like this.  i don't know why i bother posting here.  people are well meaning when they write but it's not what i need. 

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
What kind of sickness do you have? Can you work? Are you alone?
question
question
That sounds terrible. I’m glad you’re holding on though; you’re perseverance is pretty amazing, especially when you feel as crappy as you do. You are suffering, and I hate to hear that. I know what people have to say doesn’t always help, or maybe it doesn’t even ever help, and that’s okay. The point is, you’re getting your feelings out there and letting other people who understand, while perhaps not entirely or in the same context, this heaviness you’re feeling in on your challenges.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Why don't you tell us what you need to hear?

If you want to live you have to put some work into it. You have to become active in your own survival. Identify what you need to hear, as a first move. And then talk about it. And then we've got somewhere to start from in talking to you. :)
Anna1212
Anna1212
thx for the replies. I currently have a bad cold. that isn't the main problem but it's not helping.
AllyS
AllyS
I am sorry you are sick. That is never fun! I hope it is at least a little better today. I know it can seem hopeless at times, but I sense at least a little hope by the fact that you posted here... I thank you for doing so! People are here to encourage you. You aren't alone as you face the difficulties of life. I encourage you to focus on today and write down all the blessings in it, no matter how small they may seem (the sun is out, I woke up today, I am feeling better, I have food to eat, etc). You are truly blessed, even when the hard times seem to dominate our thoughts.
Have a WONDERFUL day!
RJW
RJW
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reply. Sometimes that dark cloud of depression can rain down pretty hard. That rain can lead to physical sickness, and thus more depression. It is a viscous cycle. This is magnified by living under that cloud for a long time, and wanting at least one day of sunshine. Finding hope is type of sunshine. With enough love, it is easier to live with that cloud. I find mine in my faith. Still live with my cloud, but it is made bearable. Finding hope can happen at any age. I pray that you find your hope. Thank you and my apologies if I wasn't of much help.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Hi wendy, I was serious when I asked you to tell us what you need to hear. right now I don't know how to help you. What would I have to do to help you?
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