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Struggling!!

sleepless65

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I have been depressed really since my Father died 28 years ago. It really got bad when my mom died almost 3 yrs ago. I have attempted suicide 3 times since then. The first time wast 2 yrs ago as the anniversary of my mom's death neared. After that I started coping somewhat, however, I quit going out with friends or really doing anything for fun. I changed jobs almost a year ago, and soon after that started on my downhill slide. Things just kept getting worse and worse until March 9th, I took probably over 100 pills, antidepressants and antianxiety meds, but that only made my body ache, The on March 11, I took about 100 of my antidepressants. They made my chest hurt and my legs spasm uncontrollably, so I had to have my sister take me to the hospital. I slept for almost 2 days . After waking up, I felt guilty, not sure if it's because I had failed or becqause I failed, again. While in the hospital, ( I was on the same floor where I used to work) I had so many visitors that I felt almost happy because I thought nobody cared . I came home this past Thursday, and now, I am starting to feel alone again. I am afraid that everything will spiral out of control again.What can I do to stop this, ? I know my parents would be very disapponted with me if they were still alive, :(
 

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The biggest suggestion I have is talk to your doctor, always talk to your doctor.

You are so wonderful and loved by so many. I don't think your parents would be disappointed, they'd probably want to be there for you and see you happy.

Have you tried asking others to visit or hang out with you? Do you belong to a church? Maybe call people for some fellowship.

We have a Skype chat as well if you'd like to come in sometime. :)

Also, the Lord is always there for You too. :)

Praying for you, sister.
 
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I really feel for you, having lost my Dad too, and I know how bad you are feeling. I wish I could come put my arms around you and give you a hug. The loneliness is terrible, I know. But there may be people who would want to be there for you?

Is there someone you could reach out to? Doctor, pastor, minister?

Please don't do this, but please know that we are here for you. I would say you can PM me if you want to, but I see you have not made enough posts yet.

Please keep on talking to us.
 
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