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Langley, BC

One of the biggest problems that I have is that I am alone most of the time. Due to my visit to the hospital last month, most of the people that I call friends have decided to just drop me from their lives. I didn't have many to begin with but now even they are gone. Because of some medical concerns I can't leave the house too often. The last time I've had physical contact with a person was two weeks ago. For me, a huge factor of my well being is physical contact with people, in meaning being in… read more

August 20, 2018
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I wish I had an answer for you. It sucks when people don't understand and bail instead of sticking around and trying to learn. Are there any support groups in your area? Being around people that are dealing with the same issues can be really helpful. You don't have to explain yourself because they get it. Listening to their stories provides some insight into my own.
Just a suggestion. :)

August 21, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Go to your friends and have an open and truthful conversation with them about your illness and why you are the way your are. Let them know what you are going through. Let them know how much you need their companionship while you are going through this. I think if they are true friends they will come around and be your friend.

August 21, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

because if be willing to meet

August 20, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

i took care of my mother for 14 yrs. She could not be left alone or travel so neither did i. she died last year and now dont know what to do with my life or where i fit in. So i sit home and sit on the pitty potty. I did get myself a small dog which hss helped. All my liffe i took care of others now i need to learn how to take care if me but dont know where to start.

August 20, 2018

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