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I'm 61 and tired of life. I am fed up of work but can't afford to stop as I'm the only bread winner. My body is just hurting all the time. I feel like I've let everyone down. I keep saying and doing the wrong thing. I feel everyone would be better off without me.
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jan34534 Nico1160
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I am really sorry you are feeling down Nico. Sounds like you are most likely experiencing depression and I can definitely relate to that. I know how it feels which to me is like a black hole.
one thing to remember is that depression can tend to make a person feel weak or that there’s something wrong with them. But that’s not true. Feeling down or depressed is really related to a bio chemical in balance in the brain it doesn’t mean that you are weak or not capable of doing anything right or of having a great life.
you are much more strong than you think you are. I had to learn that myself. For years I would just feel as though I wasn’t good enough or strong enough. But as I got older ( i’m in my 60s now ) I finally realized and learned that I do have more strength than I thought I did. I also recognize that I have a right to be happy and enjoy my life. Nobody can do this for me. I have to be a fighter for myself. I’m not going to give up on my life because I am worth more than that. And so are you!
think about talking to a counselor. You can do it in person or virtually which is what I’ve been doing.
3.if you haven’t done so recently get a good physical check up especially since you are in pain. That’s another way to take care of yourself!
Even though I don’t know you, believe me when I say I do care about you. I know that things can get better.
I Learned that taking care of myself is my responsibility. It doesn’t matter what others think.
BE A fighter for yourself! You deserve it. You earned it. sometimes we just have to put ourselves first. Not in a selfish way but in a way to take care of ourselves.you said you feel as though you have let everyone down. I say first don’t let yourself down!
Take care of yourself and we are here for you! If you ever need to speak to somebody right away, there is a national confidential number if you are located in the US that you can call 24 seven. It’s 800-273-8255 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. They can also provide resources. ❤
barbara66703 Nico1160
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Stop and take a deep breath. I totally get it Sometimes life can be overwhelming , usually around the Holidays .
It's a lot of accumulation of stuff /life and alcohol is a depressant and contains the user in a viscous depression cycle. Try to slowly cut down , you will feel a lot better.
Ask for help from your doctor and find resources available and read up on the many techniques used to treat AUD. see a alcohol treatment specialist. there are good references here just do a search and a lot of good proven techniques and information will be at your finger tips.
Good Luck. Have A Sober 2022.