Lonely

[Maggie236]

I am new to this sort of thing. I live with GAD and depression at times. Finding it hard during these times and extremely lonely. Being winter and cold is also I find problematic for me too. Still grieving for both my parents who passed a few years ago. Unsure how to deal with all that is going on at the moment.

[CalmCat]

Hi Maggie236,

Thank you for such a vulnerable first post, this is very courageous of you.

I feel you and hear you Maggie236, there are so many people including myself feeling the same way you are at the moment. Winter, lockdown and new virus records are perfectly normal reasons we'd feel like this.

As for the loss of your parents, known one can comprehend the loss you've gone through and I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Think about the loving memories you have, or phone a friend that may remember these memories - the power to reminis is great power.

Stay strong, you can get through this, like you have every other day!

From my heart to your,

Doz

[P0L0]

Hi Maggie236,

Welcome to the forums and I hope you can stay here and continue to seek support among friends.

Just like what Doz86 said, try to take every day, hour, minute as it comes. I know focusing on the little things can make the big things not so frightening.

If you need anyone to talk to or if you need support, please contact Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST at www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport . There is also Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Lifeline crisis chat 7pm - 12am at https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ .

We are here for you

P0L0