Feeling down

Well I see you are relatively new but I feel once you have been in here for awhile you will have many friends from all over the world, when I feel down I always come in here and I always feel a bit better, so many nice people in here, I hope you stay with us in here and we will try and make you smile...

I'm waiting for a phone call from my mom about my dad so I'll be doing a little bit of mylotting. When I read your discussion I felt like you're talking about me. Except that I don't have kids because I can't have any, would love to but it's not my ability anymore since I've had to have a hysterectomy. I'm a housewife and I get really lonely as well for all of my friends are so far away. It's hard for me to meet new friends because I don't go out of the house much because I can't hear very well. A lot of people don't know how to talk to a hearing impaired person and get antsy so I don't even bother anymore. It's been so long since I've been around friends that I can't remember the last time but I've gotten use to it. I do have my down moments too but I work myself through it with the medications that I'm on for depression but when hubby comes home from work, I'm happy once again for I do have him which I love dearly and he loves me. My parents are moving down here and soon they'll be near me so I'll have them as well which will be so nice.

I am about to tell you something that will change your life forever if you will listen. I used to use the phrase, "I suffer from depression" a lot. I don't say that anymore because I rented a DVD called, "The Secret" where I found out that everything in my life, I created, good or bad, I am the creator of it. What you say, think, feel, focus on, you create!!!! Please rent the DVD or read the book or get other books about the Law of Attraction and allow your life to begin to change for the better!

Have you thought about finding a mommy/kids play group in your local area? Or taking your children to library? Usually they have kids activities there and at least you can get out of the house. Sometimes that is what stems my depression, is being alone and not having any adults to talk to. So, I would look around at your local community center and see if there are any programs you can get involved in that you can take the kids?

You are never alone, there are people that would welcome your friendship. being at home all day with small children can make you feel as if you are isolated, but you can always make friends with other moms. The library usually has a list of play groups or kid friendly activities. And don't forget you have your new Mylot friends to chat with!

Please know you're not alone, there are ALOT of us out there! Not just stay at home moms, but stay at home others, such as myself. Yes, I know exactly how you feel, starting to forget who you are? Everything and everybody else gets your time, but you? Feel like your numb from the shoulders up? Sounds to me like you're perfectly normal and just need a break for a day or two! Really, my best friend and I also live far apart, my husband is not what you'd call the 'chatty' type, so I'm left with the cats..not much help. What I have found out though, is you really can get close to someone on the net, as my best friend and I can truthfully tell you, we've only met twice in person! She's the best! We can and do talk about anything and everything, get to scream and holler when we need to, have a shoulder to lean on, etc. So, don't despair, we're out here and more than willing to sit and chat, or empathize, or just 'be' there. Type on and hang in there, tomorrow will look brighter.

Cheer up! You are not alone. There are many of us athome who have no one to talk to.Develop hobbies like gardening this can be very rewarding.Its very therapeutic.When you see your garden blooming you feel good or when people compliment you about it.It gives you a high.you get connected to your frienda via mail or phone.Get yourself a pet.you feel good when you see them responding to your affection.Depression is all in the mind.Just tell yourself you are not going to be bogged down.You will be fine.

Hey come on. Do perkup.You are not alone there are many out there feeling lonely.Its all in the mind.Do develope some interest.Try your hand in gardening this is a very time and rewarding pastime.If not if you like to cook try out some new recipe which will be appreciated by your family.keep in touch with your frinds call them up or send emails.if you can have a pet.Life is in our hands lets not brood about things that cannot be changed.Just think of all happy things in your life and be cheerful.good luck.take care.

You are not alone, I have family close by but I still feels lonely also. I would suggest taking walks in the park. I normally just take walks and that helps a little. Mylot has some great folks here, and we will be happy to be your friend if you just want to chit chat.

I'm sorry you are feeling so down. I'm bipolar and have limited contact with people due to a different health ailment. It's lonely and as much as I try to cheer myself up, it just isn't easy. I hope we can bring some joy to your life as you get used to mylot. I tend to meet some people I think I could be friends with at church, do you belong to church, a temple, or such? I've heard of mommy and me play groups, but since I have no children, I don't know where to find out more information about those. Hope you feel better!

I think everyone needs family and friends outside of their family. YOur family is great, but they're you're family. I hope that you can find some place to get out and find someone or some people to hang out with and talk to besides just your family. You need time away every so often. I wish you the best.

Hi dalexisbean, I feel that you are talking about me. :) I am in same situation. I got married and got settled in UAE. I am a stay at home mom. There are times, when I think that I am missing something like real good close friends. I have a close friend but she is in India. I meet her only when I am in India. But, that meeting is only for hours because she is very far from my home. I think that's what is life.

I am in the same boat, I don't know if its this time of year or what. I feel like I am not successful. My son just went to kindergarden, and thats even hard for me.

I am sorry that you are feeling down. You need to know that you make your life what it is. Take back the reins of your mind and steer them towards positivity. It sounds like your negative self talk has become subconsious so you don't even know that what you say to yourself is bad. You need to get yourself a diary and talk to yourself positively in there - actually have a 'good book' and a 'bad book' and write down wonderful things in your life in your good book and reasons that you are feeling down in your bad book. You will be able to see that you have good things in your life by reading your good book when you feel down you will find reasons to MAKE YOURSELF feel good. These are just a few ideas I have for you, if you would like more and don't think I am full of it (!) please ask me to go on! I am a young mum of four young children and I know what it is like to feel down and alone and that all you are good for is being a mum etc etc... been there, done that and moved on to greener pastures. Everyone in my family, including myself, is better for it. Remember, you control your destiny, so why not live the life of your dreams?

I hear you! While I don't have kids, I work from home, so much of my time is spent at home. You mentioned that you live in a small town like area, so it is more difficult for you to find comfortable people to hang out with. Maybe though, you might feel more connected if you join an online mothers group. There is wahm.com, if you want to look into getting some work from home, or there are a lot of good boards on ivillage.com I also used to really like thenest.com It kind of helps to have a community, even if it is just an online one.

Just wanted to check in with you today and see how you're doing, still bummed? Hope not,my wish for you is that you have a great day.

Juat wanted to check in with you today and see how you're doing, still bummed? Hope not,my wish for you is that you have a great day.

Well, sometimes its unavoidable that we feel depressed for the day..but for the health its not a good side, i believe in Meditation which will balance our mind and helps to be normal at situations.