Spiralling Down

[Rain]

I feel like I am sliding into a depression. Lack of a sense of purpose, long lonely days, no friends and weight issues are really getting me down. I’m finding it hard to sleep the night through and find myself waking up, worrying about things. I don’t know how to pull myself out of it. Any positive words would be a help right now.

[bluesparkle]

hi rain ...
i dont think ive got much advice to give but i went through this just before xmas... as you know as well as i do its a blip ... easy to say hey ! but i never thought i was going to come out of it.
but i have.
i relied heavily on people from nmp and used chat alot.
it seemed to be like you it was everything that was the problem... hang in there rain you will start to feel better i promise.
im sure this time of year doesnt help does it.
the no friends was a big thing for me too ...its so lonely isnt it...but we are here for you (i know its not quite the same).
im sure someone will have some tips and advice, but you know where we are.
i just wanted to reply so you know you are not alone.
rach

[Annie0904]

Just want to send you some virtual hugs :hugs::hugs::hugs:

[PanchoGoz]

It will get better - take action. Do some exercise and productive things in the day. Feel a sense of purpose by fixing something, creating something or cleaning something. I have kept myself going the last few days with renovating an old record player and bringing it back to life. Keep in mind this time of year gets us all down. Take a few vitimins to perk yourself up.
When you wake up in the night - acknowlege the unhelpful thoughts then just listen to your surroundings for a while and focus on that. I fell asleep doing that last night.