Don't let this beat you. You are stronger than that. If you check out, he wins. Smile, and fake it til you make it. Cats are great but they rarely take down the bad guys. If you feel afraid to be alone and can have one where you live, consider getting a dog. I love my cats, but with my dog at my side, I never feel afraid.

I'm sorry you feel so depressed, but if the break=up of your marriage is what's bringing you down, please try to remember that this is perfectly normal, especially when you didn't do the leaving but he did. It will get better. There have been times I've hung in there only because I have a dog (seriously), but I emerge on the other side and am glad I hung in there. I take meds and do talk therapy, plus I pray. All of these things help me a great deal. I don't know what tools you are using, but perhaps there is a support group for divorced people in your area. I'll pray for you.

Very sorry for your suffering. It's totally normal to feel worthless if you were rejected and then he chose to leave you. You won't feel it yet but please start telling yourself that you are worthwhile and your life is very important. Please find a good divorce care group immediately for support. They will be supportive and understand what you're dealing with. It is totally OK to cry and get upset from the first time you're there. If you can handle it now, try finding a good therapist and check with your doctor about possible medication if you're too depressed. You need to be able to sleep, eat and exercise in a fairly healthy Way to get through this. Don't keep to yourself. Find some simple way to express love for yourself. You could look at posting on this site as a way of expressing love for yourself and reaching out.

I'm kinda like GladdMatt where the only thing that keeps me hanging on is my dog sometimes. I'm sorry your husband left you, his family are assholes for saying dumb crap to you. Don't give them permission to let you feel bad because they are horrible people. Only horrible people who already hate themselves would try to take someone else down. I think there's a group on here for recently divorced or separated if you want to check it out.

I'm in therapy, on meds, do meditation, color in adult coloring books and play with my dog to keep my sanity. You can get it back. You can get your life back. This feeling won't last forever, I can promise you that and I mean it as a promise because I've been there. Been hospitalized a few times. Get medical help. It's your best start. And keep posting here.

I am so sorry you are going though this, please let us know if you need to talk. Is there anything that you enjoy to do for yourself. Something that makes you happy? Maybe you can start doing some things just for you. Do you like to walk? Maybe you can walk some and just relax. I will pray that you can find peace.

Aww…I’m so sorry you’re going through such a difficult time. Sending you hugs and prayers. Please don’t allow the negative comments from other people to cloud your judgment about yourself. Know that you do not have to struggle alone with your depression -- get the help you need, and remember that there are better days ahead of you. Stay strong, okay?

I haven't commented on much because I don't really feel I have much to say right now as I'm trapped in my own dark place much of the time, but I can't let it go without saying that I hear you and understand and I'm so so sorry it has to feel like this right now.

I know it feels like you don't have any options but you really do, curling up in a ball and crying might make you feel better for a bit but it won't in the long run. In the long run, getting up and showing everyone that you deserve to be happy and making yourself happy is the best thing to do xx