Loneliness/depression

wonderland_j74
Community Member

Hey.

 Ever since last year, when I was with this guy, who he cheated on me early last year, I have been really depressed and isolated myself from all of my friends, everyone has been leaving me and I find it really hard to connect to anyone anymore. I don't go out, I stay in my room and read books, I have been getting in alot of trouble at home though for binge drinking and then going into massive rages, everyone says I can't handle my emotions... and that if I don't learn some kind of control I'll get myself into trouble one day, (I have done some things that I'm not going to say to others) But i've just lost all my self esteem, I'm rapidly loosing weight, I can't stop feeling this feeling of doom in the pit of my stomach and its horrible. I honestly don't know what to do anymore. I feel lonely all the time, but i'm so bitter and don't want to be around anyone at the same time.

2 Replies 2

JessF
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor

Hello wonderland, I love your blue hair. Sorry it's been a while and no one has picked up on your post, I hope you are still checking in and are doing ok. It sounds like a yuck frame of mind you're in right now, I know exactly the feeling you mean (and so will many others here) when you say you feel lonely but at the same time want everyone to go away.  Depression throws up so many mixed emotions, and all of it makes you feel like you are out of control. 

First things first, I think it would be a really good idea to see your family doctor. Since you broke up with your boyfriend it sounds like you have withdrawn further into yourself, and then you've started up with the drinking - probably to blow off steam and make yourself feel better, but it often has the opposite effect if you're depressed and makes you feel even worse. You mention losing weight, it doesn't sound like you're eating properly either which will have an effect on your mood, and will also make the alcohol affect your moods more. You say "everyone" says you can't handle your emotions, but has anyone asked you why you're feeling this way or try to point you towards some help?  The web chat counselling on this website can be a good start.

Staying connected with other people is part of rebuilding as well when you're not well like this. You don't have to have a houseful of friends, but is there one person that you're still in touch with, or one person who you've had a good friendship with that you can reach out to?

As I say sorry it's taken so long to respond but I hope you'll come back and talk to us soon.

Thankyou. And I have one person, I rely quite heavily on and don't alwaysttreat the best. 😕 I am terrified if they were to ever leave. I have been to many psychologists in the past, but never stuck to it, it's pretty uncomfortable and difficult for me to trust people.