The only support I have in this nightmare is my 22 year old daughter.
I’m divorced and single. My mental heath is in a really poor state, I’m awaiting a date for surgery.
I’m unable to eat, go out of the house, take care of the house and all I’m doing is sleeping
I’m continuously reaching out to my parents, brother, friends, telling them I’m lonely, and need support. And they’re all literally ignoring me. Apart from my dad who keeps shouting at me to pull myself together and he can’t be bothered with me when I’m crying
not one of my friends has asked me how I’m feeling.
I’ve literally never felt so alone in my life and if it wasn’t for my daughter, I don’t think I’d see the point of carrying on
all the mental health campaigns urge you to reach out - well I have, and not one person has responded.
Thank you Jane, I’m learning that this is an incredibly lonely journey to be on, and also petrifying. It’s amazing how many people turn their back when you tell them you’re not doing so well mentally - no doubt they’d be surprised if you were finally tipped over the edge. I’m hoping I’ve never made anyone feel that way in their time of need
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