Hello,
I'm new and grateful that I have found this forum.
I have a very small immediate family and have never married nor have I any children. I was surprised to find that many lonely people are often married and have children which proves that for some, loneliness is a state of mind. In my case not only is it a state of mind but also a physical reality. I lost much of my hearing several years ago due to a disabling disease which has since been in remission. My hearing however, never returned and made social gatherings almost unbearably painful. This in turn caused me to go into a self-imposed exile which in turn caused depression which in turn caused me to eat a lot more... and it just goes round and round. I went from a very attractive 30-something, professional woman to a 46 year old, obese, (and as of 4 weeks ago) unemployed lonely, bitter person. I have not seen the few friends I do have left because I am so utterly embarrassed about my appearance. On top of this, the unemployment is causing increased depression and anxiety attacks...
I know you cannot fix my problems but I would sure appreciate a kind word - I am so tired of crying...
Sorry for the ramble - I guess it's obvious I'm quite desperate
I'm new and grateful that I have found this forum.
I have a very small immediate family and have never married nor have I any children. I was surprised to find that many lonely people are often married and have children which proves that for some, loneliness is a state of mind. In my case not only is it a state of mind but also a physical reality. I lost much of my hearing several years ago due to a disabling disease which has since been in remission. My hearing however, never returned and made social gatherings almost unbearably painful. This in turn caused me to go into a self-imposed exile which in turn caused depression which in turn caused me to eat a lot more... and it just goes round and round. I went from a very attractive 30-something, professional woman to a 46 year old, obese, (and as of 4 weeks ago) unemployed lonely, bitter person. I have not seen the few friends I do have left because I am so utterly embarrassed about my appearance. On top of this, the unemployment is causing increased depression and anxiety attacks...
I know you cannot fix my problems but I would sure appreciate a kind word - I am so tired of crying...
Sorry for the ramble - I guess it's obvious I'm quite desperate