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The 11th hour

Stormy7
Community Member
34 f , single mother, 4yo daughter, recent breakup after 7years together, he's the father of my daughter, he left me and was immediately dating someone else (single mother with 3 kids, recently single after long term relationship as well) he is so happy and I am barely functioning, have no family or friends to support me through this, am considering ending it all, the pain is too much to bear, am confident daughter will be looked after and my existence is a burden if anything. just want to stop thinking and feeling, every moment of existence is torture.
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Hi WK, thanks for reply, it was very caring and I appreciate it. Unfortunately it seems no matter what I do, I can't get him out of my mind. I could not imagine going through three 7 year relationship break ups, you must be very strong.

I will try, I'm in a constant state of anxiety though, and whatever I do, my mind keeps having intrusive thoughts of him and I can't stop the feelings of despair and fear coursing through my body which makes it doubly hard to concentrate on whatever I'm doing.

I can't say that I will be feeling better in 3 months, or nearly over it in 6 months, least of dating in 9+ months, it honestly seems like I will always feel this way, and that's what I am afraid of , that I will never get over him or stop loving him. I want very badly to believe this is temporary, I want to stop grieving and missing him, to be able to have another relationship, it just feels hopeless.

I do consider my family, I am sorry for the loss you have experienced. I only want what is best for my daughter, it makes sense to me that she would be better off without me, and also the rest of my family. I have BPD, I don't want to inflict myself upon anyone anymore. I can't see a future without more pain.

I know only I can save myself, I'm just not strong enough. I'm not even a shadow of a person. I don't have anything I'm interested in, I don't know who I am at all, I feel too old and tired to keep going. I want to get better, I really do, it all feels impossible though. I am pathetic. Knocking back all suggestions with pessimism, I'm sorry for being so negative. I don't think I can get through this. I feel completely destroyed.

Thank you for the links, I did read them. I just feel hopeless. I want to feel better but it seems like I never will. I'm sorry.

Hi Stormy7, we're so glad to see you continue to engage with the forums and our community. We can hear how hopeless and overwhelmed you feel at the moment and just wanted to remind you that we are here if you'd like to speak these experiences through with a counselor. We’re available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 1pm-12am AEDT on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. Please let us know how we can best support you here on the forums.         

Hi

Me, strong? Well I ended up strong but no, I was a crying blubbering mess each time. That's why I know how you are feeling. Especially when my first marriage split and I was left without my full time fatherhood and watched my kids grieve for me until my next fortnightly access.

I'm also a highly emotional person (HSP) of which around 20% of the population is. We see things with emotion and no logic at the time.

Also with two ladies I dated I was obsessed that they were the only ones at the time that I'd ever love. That was so unrealistic.

Sophie has asked you now how we can support you on this forum. It is a good question because everything has been suggested. It is likely best for you to seek professional help although that doesnt mean you cant keep chatting here.

If you think of anything to say please do and we can address it.

TonyWK

Pppanther
Community Member
Hi Stormy. I too created this account to reply to you. For some reason your story struck a chord with me. You see I was a male version of you, I bought up my daughter single handed. She is now 23 years old (I'm now 57) and we have a wonderful relationship. That's what you will have with your daughter I promise you. You say you only want what's best for her. YOU are what's best for her, she doesn't want another mommy, she wants you. Please please please follow the advice of some of the wonderful contributors to this thread. (To White Knight: you are brilliant I love reading your posts). The only advice I can offer is to Try and think about your future together, what's a nice place that you would like to take your daughter to for her birthday. What hobbies do you think she will get involved in ? Imagine all her sports carnivals at school you have to look forward too, who knows you might even meet your future husband there ? Hang in there for me will you please Stormy, I beg you too.