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I have been depressed for a while now and I can't seem to be happy for very long. I want to be happy and have it all (a good relationship with a guy, a job, and a happy family). But either I don't deserve to be happy or people keep getting in the way of my happiness. I don't know what to do or to say to people anymore so they'll like me. Women my age hate me cuz I'm either too pretty to hang out with their boyfriends or their bf isn't man enough to tell me that they're taken. And it gets worse with the men. They say that they like me and then they insult me behind my back or they're total jerks. As for my family situation, I'm living with my mom and stepfather cuz my father didn't have the guts to stand up to my stepmother and tell her that emotional abuse is wrong. So I got thrown out for talking to a friend about what my stepmother was doing and was threatened by my own father. And it didn't help any that I was socially isolated there cuz I had no one to turn to except for my older stepbrother. So my life is messed up and I can't even get Medicare or Medicaid to help me get some counseling because apparently I am not poor enough. I know that I am poor enough because I have no income coming in for me and my mom is supporting us on a $800 a month job and my stepfather is unemployed but actually fixes stuff for people. The government is stupid to think that I am not poor enough to get any kind of help from them just so I can talk to someone and get my life back on track so I can get a job. And I am sick and tired of people thinking they can do whatever they want with me. I deserve as much respect as the next human being.
Anxiety getting worse. I need go to for a job interview tomorrow. Hopefully everything will be fine! Not sure how hard it will be for the interview, feels like I'm still not yet well prepared. Wish I can do it!
@xinlerella64
Even if you go and don't get the job you've done well by your standards/current abilities, just try remember that! Proud of you for getting the interview, you must be doing something right.
@xinlerella64 thebriarpatch is right; GO YOU! for getting as far as you did! You rock!
As for being prepared; I don't think there really is a way to be completely prepared, is there? Everyone runs their interviews differently. You know what you've done so far; you know what you're capable of. Go in there believing you deserve to be there (you do. Just saying ;) and that's half the battle won. Best of luck!
*BIG SQUISHY YOU'LL KNOCK 'EM DEAD BEAR HUG!*
@Thebriarpatch @Turquoisedreamer Thank you! It means a lot!❤️ I will do my best tomorrow!💪🏻
Still haven't gotten over a break up from my best friend.... Everything reminds me of him and I think about what we could do together but then I remember it will never happen
@TrucyWright Awwww. It's never easy losing a friend like that. I'm sorry it happened to you.
You know you're going to be okay, right? Here's hoping you either find a way to make up with your best friend, or even find a more awesome friend down the track!
*BIG SQUISHY EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY BEAR HUG!!*
Ive Been Depressed For Like 5 Months Now I Get To Be Happy Then It All Goes Away And My Depression Kicks In And It Kicks Hard😔 Im Tired Of Being Sad I Try Hatd Everyday To Be Happy But i Cant Find Happiness
@Lisaa73. I'm sad you're going through such a bad time. I don't personally understand depression, but I do understand that it's very real. I hope you win your battle with it.
In the meantime... *BIG SQUISHY YOU'RE AWESOME EVEN IF YOU DON'TKNOW IT BEAR HUG!!*
No matter how hard I try to force myself into college, when I get here every morning all I want to do is burst into tear and run away from it all
@dauntlessbandgeek2625
HUGS send to you, I hope things improve x
@lazyKatz thankyou ❤️
@dauntlessbandgeek2625
Hey, 
this is a bigggggggggg hugggggggg . Have some rest , do things you really want to do.Then if you're satisfied now , asked your self if your ready to college =)
I am going through so much right now it's difficult to try to figure out what needs to get done first out even way to start.
@Nichole31
Take time out to relax, breath and accept a HUG x
@Nichole31 Ouch. I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now. I hope things turn around for you pretty darn quick!
Maybe take a time-out before you try fixing things - see what needs sorting out, break it down into more manageable parts. I know what it's like to try doing too many things at once - it's overwhelming and in the end, nothing changes.
*BIG SQUISHY BEST OF LUCK BEAR HUG!*
I've been emotionally numb since my boyfriend abandoned me beginning of January, then suddenly came back after about two weeks. things just haven't felt the same, and I'm all sorts of depressed. we recently decided to take a break and see where things go from here.
he basically disappeared, not answering calls or emails or texts or voicemail. when he reappeared after two weeks, he said he was ashamed to admit he'd lost his job. I'd hardened my heart against him, figuring I'd neve see him again so why bother keeping feelings that were of no use.
I'd go back into therapy, but i have a sleep disorder so i can't schedule appointments. help???
@princessorianna
what we should all do is have sex and keep calm coz thing will work out
@princessorianna Wow. I'm really sorry things are like that for you, and I truly hope it turns around asap!
I don't know all the details of what went on between you and your boyfriend, but it seems a shame that you're going to give up on relationships all together. Getting hurt sucks, I know, but don't give up on the awesome stuff, too. Take a time-out (hey everyone needs one now and then, amiright?) and maybe see if you want to try again somewhere down the track. Who knows? You may just find Mr (or Mrs - not judging ;)) right around the corner..
Until then *BIG SQUISHY HOPE THINGS WORK OUT FOR YOU HUG!!*
@Turquoisedreamer
big hug, babe ❤️ relationships can be so difficult
@princessorianna I am so sorry, this sounds really distressing. This also sounds like you were totally left in the dark for two weeks and it caused a lot of pain and confusion; that you're still dealing with now. Have you tried breathing techniques when you're feeling overwhelmed? It really helps me sometimes in anxiety situations.
How do you feel towards him right now. Big hugs. You'll get through this x
@Lalalexus I can't do breathing techniques; they actually cause me anxiety. like i won't be able to breathe normally agan.
right now I'm having a continuation of my breakdown from yesterday because I need therapy badly but noone can provide it due to my sleep disorder. the local psych hospital outright rejected me when I said I would not be able to follow their regimented schedule. I don't have anywhere to turn as the few friends I have are too far to actually see me. I need cuddles desperately.
@princessorianna
just wanna give you a big warm hug...
"time" is the best medication...
God bless you....
I have just started using this app, and it has some great potential. It's great to have someone to talk to, but a lot of the listeners seem to think that there has to be a specific reason as to why we are feeling down. At least the ones I've talked to so far. I do not mean to offend any of the listeners here. I just would like them to know that sometimes we don't all have a reason, or know the reason. Sometimes it is just how we feel, and it is just nice to have someone to talk to. I just feel lonely and empty a lot of the time and it's good to try and keep my mind off of things.
@Mgsue19
havent experienced this with a listener yet as I haven't had the opportunity to speak with one. But I think in general this is a very important point. 🤘🏻 thank you for sharing!
I've been feeling so overrun by anxiety lately. Everything is weighing me down and I feel trapped in this neverending pit that just keeps growing deeper and deeper. I want so desperately to break free from this unhealthy routine I'm stuck in but I can't find an escape. It's really damaging my quality of life and I just feel so lost.
@myaekingheart hope you are okay. I can really relate to the extreme anxiety. Breathing techniques can help in times of heavy distress or anxiety but it's hard to deal with it the rest of the time isn't it? It's really good how you identify with how you're feeling though. I think it's great you verbalise it so well xx
Wasn't able to get my medication for my insomnia today... So I will be off of it cold turkey starting today for the first time in a year. Already having withdrawal symptoms. Bleh. Could be worse. But not being able to sleep is not fun. I'm sure a lot of you have been here with medications...