Dear M
Thank you for writing in here and welcome to the forum. As Bluey Moon has said, there is a great deal of help available here. Many people find writing in and sharing their experiences is a great help for all sorts of reasons, one of which is the realisation they are not alone in their struggles.
They way you describe yourself and your feelings is something many of us can relate to. I often feel needy, get cranky with others, push people away and then cry because they go. We humans are so illogical. There are times when I feel a great emptiness inside me, other times when I just ache with emotional pain. Why not take a look at the information about anxiety and depression on this site. If you follow the links on anxiety or depression from the home page so could try the anxiety and depression checklist. This is a general indicator on how you stand on these situations.
Also look at all the information available. This may help you decide to see your GP. Try the BB helpline 1300 22 4636 which is open 24/7. Just think of it as a phone call to a friend.
Sometimes we go through these periods when everything seems so dreadful and dreary. Help is so readily available and could save you much heartache. I do urge you to make an appointment with your GP. It will make the chat easier if you write yourself a list of how you feel and what is happening in your life. How long has it been going on and can you think of a reason why it may have started. You may not have the answers to these questions but it's an idea to think about it.
Continue to write in here as I'm sure others will offer their support and stories.
Mary
