Hi Kate (“David Shepard”)
Welcome to the beyond blue forum &
thank you for reaching out to us. You
will find a lot of friends here that will be well placed to understand what you
are going through, and offer support to ease your way through the difficult
times.
When I read your post this morning, I
was a bit worried about you. Such a
sudden change in circumstances is very distressing. How was your night last night, did you manage
to get any sleep? I hope you are feeling
a bit better today.
I guess I cannot pretend to understand
fully how you night feel, but I think I have a fair idea. Many many years ago, my then partner also
‘walked out’ on me following an affair.
It had a very bad effect on me.
But I’ll leave my past right there.
I can understand that it can feel like
very overwhelming all the things that must be done to adjust to the new
circumstances. Particularly, given that
you have three children (how old are they?).
Can you tell me whether you have spoken
to a doctor about how you feel? This
might be a good idea – let the GP know what you have gone through and how you
are feeling. You don’t mention whether
you have already been diagnosed with depression – have you?
Do you have a support network that you
can lean on? If you start feeling really
sad, remember that you can call the beyondblue support line anytime 24/7 on 1300 22 4636.
There is so
much to talk about, but I will leave it there.
Can you please get back to us so we can provide you with a little more
support.
(Could I also I suggest
that, now that you have made your first post, you start a new thread, one that is dedicated to you and the issues you
are facing – perhaps under the forum category of Grief Loss and Separation. That way there is less chance of your post
being lost in the volume of other posts.)
Please take
care
K
