This train of thought led me to how bored I am with my life. Again, don't get me wrong, I love my husband and son with all my heart. I would never do anything to hurt or lose them. Yet part of me thinks there's got to be more to life than getting up everyday to do the same routine day in and day out. Depression and anxiety have robbed me of too much of my life.
I have a lot to be grateful for, so why isnt it enough? Most of my close friends live a distance away, and have families of their own, and work,, so it can be difficult to coordinate schedules. My career path hasn't worked out as I had planned.
To tell you the truth, I don't even know what to do to make changes, to not feel so bored. I used to be in therapy, and honestly, probably ought to be in it now. Money is an issue, and i work for the biggest psych clinic/hospital in town, so I don't want to see a coworker, even one who works in a different dept than me. Ive seen several therapists for short periods of time, but only one that I feel really connected with and understood me. Unfortunately he has to relocate to over 90 minutes away from here.
Thank you for taking the time to read this...I feel a little better. I think if I had someone I could really talk to, I would feel better.
Sorry you are struggling. I feel the exact same way. I aso cannot snap out of it. You are not alone hun. I know you feel alone but others who put on a happy face to get through the day. The same routine sucks the life right out of you. Same with me. I need to be busy all the time and it drive my husband crazy-lol! Not much in the advice dept. for you but can tell you that others are going through the exact same thing.
i would try to plan little mini vacations if i were you and get some excitement in my life. go away for a weekend and try to rekindle your romance with your husband or if you have to take the kids make fun out of it. get a hotel with a pool or something. i find i have to have something to look forward to or i get all down. after we are married for a while the passion goes out of it but you have to realize you made a committment to your partner and you have to try some new things to keep it alive. i think you should try to find another therapist and see if you click with them. it doesnt have to be somebody in the office where you work. i dont blame you for that. but really if you can plan some things for yall to do. even go to a museum and make a picnic lunch can brighten up things.
I can understand how you feel. I feel my life is going nowhere. You are not alone. One thing that helps me is getting out. I go to water aerobics several times a week, I belong to a church. This is always something going on. Exercise helps with the depression and anxiety. Take a class for fun. Check with your library. I have taken craft classes there before. Seeing a therapist again will help. If you don't want to go where you work go someplace else. Hope you feel better. Take care, Sending hugs.
I don't think a 90 min commute is a big deal really. Yes you would definitely need a day off work, but if this therapist has helped you before that 3 hours in the car might be time well spent.
Quoting flowrsgalore:I don't think a 90 min commute is a big deal really. Yes you would definitely need a day off work, but if this therapist has helped you before that 3 hours in the car might be time well spent.
Ive kinda taken your advice already :) I just called my old therapist (he gave me his home # back when I was seeing him regularly in case anything urgent came up) to find out if he was taking new patients. He said he would see me again. I will be getting back to him to let him know if I can manage this financially (tight budget like everyone else).
I'm kinda wound up from anxiety today. Don't know why - just the same old familiar shakiness, racing heart and thoughts, nausea, etc. I'm on my break from work, so I've gotten a chance to relax, make that phone call, etc. Just gotta get through the rest of this shift :)
Its suprising how quickly the honeymoon phase disappears. You should schedule time to be together alone just to hang out as a couple not just get physical.
You can always talk to this here, and maybe you can find a support group for depression in your area to go to those are mostly free. I understand not wanting to see a co-worker.
My path hasn't worked out the way I thought it would, and I have to still tell myself to accept it. I am trying to make baby steps toward a new future.
I kind of know how you feel. Except I'm not even in a relationship right now. I feel so lonely lately, no one to cuddle with or give hugs to or kiss on.
Quoting leahbeah143:I kind of know how you feel. Except I'm not even in a relationship right now. I feel so lonely lately, no one to cuddle with or give hugs to or kiss on.
I know what you mean. Loneliness is a terrible feeling, but it's possible to feel lonely in a relationship too.
Hi just need to let it out might be long...
- sunangel803
on May. 6, 2012 at 2:39 AM