Today is friday February 8th.  I haven't written a long time in my journal because I have been very bitter and negative against friends and family.   My best friend hardly calls me anymore and makes me feel worthless.  She never encourages me anymore it is always something negative to the point I don't choose to call her either.  Some of my family members don't communicate with me as much as they use to, I feel like I'm a stranger or just meeting them for the first time when I am around them because they don't have to much to say or they just keep things hush,hush between them.  They don't invite me to go out shopping or to any events that they attend.  It's like they are embrassed by me because I walk with a cane and sometimes have to use a cart to get around in stores or take my time walking because I can't walk long distances due to my illness.I am tried of being alone with nothing to do day end and day out.  I try to look for outlets but because of my condition it is limited.  I am trying to find a computer class that will teach me how to operate it so that I can be more up-to-date on technology.I have gained weight from my medication and from me eating as well when I should not be but, food has become my friend.  I wish that I could find someone just to talk to who understands what I am going through.

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Hi,i understand what your going through,i have only been dx a couple of months,and i don\'t see any of my friends anymore,i also walk with a cane,and distances are a real problem.

I can blame everyone for treating me different,they don\'t know what to say to me,but the truth is i haven\'t helped myself,i have shut myself away,not contacting my friends,not going out the house,i am ashamed of myself,the way i walk now,ashamed of using my wheelchair,i feel like everyone is looking,and family members are ashamed to be out with me,which alot of this is in my head.

The trouble is the more we feel like this,what sort of life are we getting,none!!

I know you are depressed,so am i,but somehow we have to do something,i\'m here if you want to chat,we could support each other.

Best wishes to you
Caron