I Think the Depression
By OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (88703)
Arvada, Colorado
September 19, 2024 9:31am CST
Is ruining my appetite.
Nothing tastes good to me much.
And I have a variety of what I can choose from.
But I just don't have the desire anymore.
For years now, I had tried to make meal time special, as when I was a kid we sat at the dining table every night.
Meal time was family time.
This does not exist here in my household anymore.
I miss it.
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19 responses
@RebeccasFarm (88703)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Sep
What a shame for you too as I know you are such a marvelous cook Chicaa, sorry that is happening to you too, thanks.
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@Aansh13 (11320)
• New Delhi, India
22h
Can't tell how much I relate to this, before getting married, I come from the family where all three meals are taken along with complete family, including pets.
Post marriage, its only me... Honestly, I skip meals because there is no one to accompany.
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@RevivedWarrior (1239)
• India
20 Sep
I went through that phase. At some point in our lives, we get into a state where things are disappointig , depressing or stagnant. We are not getting the thrill as we used to. One formula which seem to work is trying new things.It is going to be difficult but if you do things right , it can be a beautiful journey. It is chasing new things , new desires or new ambitions. So , you need to check out new and possibly foreign recipes and try them out and also chase a new dream. That should slowly bring back you to life. Change everything in your life to possibly new ones and that should help out.
@allknowing (132679)
• India
20 Sep
Accepting whatever the situation is the way to go.
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@dgobucks226 (35068)
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3h
As a kid, you didn't want to come home for dinner when playing outside with friends. But when you got older, dinner time for me became more social and special. I'm still fortunate to still have siblings who visit during the summer, and I really enjoy having dinner with them whether home or at a restaurant.
I can understand the loneliness of not having that special time anymore. When I'm eating alone, it's just a way to satisfy my hunger. You need to order a special meal for delivery OT. Maybe once a month, or so, depending on your savings situation. But you are right, eating alone is not fun.
@Beestring (14213)
• Hong Kong
19 Sep
I am sorry you are feeling depressed. Please take care. Seek professional help if necessary.
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@abhi_bangal (4819)
• Ahmednagar, India
15h
Oh yeah it's hard. Really hard to miss those good old days. And to add to that, the non-existence of not having a family meal time. My father always used to tell me that we should at least take one meal of the day with the entire family (that was years ago), talk about the day, discuss tomorrow's plans, the future plans, etc. And that nothing should be hidden anything from any family member. There was a lot of truth and experience in what the elderly people in our house used to tell us.
Even today, we make it a point to have our dinner together. But it's possible for us to have both lunch and dinner together. So, I really never missed it. But yes, the good old fun isn't there. That's missing for sure
@jstory07 (137898)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20h
Meal time here is anytime we get hungry and we might not even eat the same thing.
@arunima25 (87217)
• Bangalore, India
14h
Sorry about that Rebecca. I enjoy my meal with my family more than eating alone. I can understand and relate to what you say.