Very stressed single mom. Can you help her?

Philippines
June 10, 2007 2:48am CST
I shared this page to my friend who is experiencing deep depression and anxiety. Here is her own story: " I am a single mom to a wonderful 6 year old son. his father is not in the picture. I have been single since he left 7 years ago. I love my son dearly but he has gotten to where he won't listen to me. He tells me no & hits me. I have no friends. I have family but they still look down on me so i don't talk to them much. All I do is work , go home, work, go home. I stay awake most nights feeling lonely & depressed. What really sets me off is seeing happy families. I don't know what to do anymore. I have not had a break in over 6 years. My nerves are shot. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it. Thanks" - So maybe your advice will help her get rid of her depression.
3 responses
• Germany
10 Jun 07
...work-home-work - but hope you still spend enough time with your son. i can only imagine how you are feeling. but when you stay awake most nights feeling lonely and depressed -so it seemed that you are still having problem accepting your situation and seemed to be busy about your own unhappiness, about your own life - and your son may have felt it - that he is a nuisance or unwanted. maybe it will help when you completely forget about the father of your son - forget about the hurt he has brought into your life. together with your son talk about your situation - he must be asking who and where his father is especially when you both sees happy families. he may still be small but telling him the truth and reassuring him that you are always there for him and that together you will get through life happily like everybody else...then i think he will soon understand the situation and will be easier to handle then. but first you have to come to terms with your situation, accept it as it is. only then can you concentrate on your sonĀ“s needs. and in time, be prepared for new love or new relationship - forget about the past but learn from your past mistakes, if any, and try living each day as it comes. everybody has a friend - we have our friend in Jesus. tell Him your worries and trust Him with everything - and if you believe in Him you will soon find out that life is never that bad. God Bless you and your son. will be very glad to be your friend.
• Philippines
10 Jun 07
That was really a very very nice and clear advice. I will let my friend read this so that she may be enlightened. thanks a lot!
• Germany
13 Jun 07
...i am always glad to be of help. am married and a mom-of-two girls, 5&2yo. will appreciate to hear how your friend is coping with her situation. sending my best regards...
@god_spear (498)
• Philippines
10 Jun 07
well invite her here in mylot so she can have things to do, maybe this one thing she will forgot what bothered her or she can look for her favorite hobby, Why dont you just enjoy your life dot things that will make you happy what are the things that make you happy, do it, if you will always think of your problem the tendency is to be depressed. Almost all of the people have their own problem its just a matter of dealing with it. Look it the other way around, if your family dont want to help you never mind them maybe their minds are close already. You did not told what happened to her, did they got married, well, maybe she can talk to the father of her child and ask if they can be friends.
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• Philippines
11 Jun 07
you are correct. focus on happiness instead of depression she was married to him. Now the man has a new family. thanks for sharing.
@roniroxas (10559)
• Philippines
10 Jun 07
hi there, i am a mother of four, and their dad which is my husband (exhusband i mean) is out of the picture as well. it is really hard to be a mom and a dad at the same time. and raising a son without a father is really complicated. you are lonely and depressed and not had a break for 6 years.... thats the reason of being depressed. why dont you take time out.... maybe thats the reason why your kid is like that to you also maybe he needs attention. more than what you can give right now. i understand what you are feeling right now but this kind of situation will not just go away, you need to do something to make it all okay. ill pry for you. goodluck
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