My mom died almost 2 years ago. Due to anxiety, i have a long term boyfriend but no other friends so i was pretty close with my mom. i miss her desperately
I love helping others, I wanted to make sure I said the right thing.
I know she would want me to be happy, but i don't feel joy anymore
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I understand. Sometimes it's hard to find joy. When do you think you starting feeling this way?
assistant
Question
Almost 2 years ago. I'm so lonely without her
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Sometimes, finding joy can be difficult. Especially when what we always turned to for joy is gone. But we can find comfort in little things. Is there something you have that gives you comfort? Even the smallest thing.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Self-disclosure
When she was alive I felt like she was keeping me alive because i didn't want to put her through the pain of killing myself I feel good for a few minutes at a time but then it all seems pointless
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I believe we all have purpose in this life. I know that it's hard to live with-out the ones we hold dearly. I think a way we can keep them alive in our hearts is to pass on the good things about they did for us to others.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
You hit the nail on the head. I struggle to find purpose for my life. I have no kids & my anxiety keeps me from reaching out to people.
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I feel the same way, I get anxious around others as well. Maybe little steps are the best way. Sometimes all someone needs is a smile, even when we can't find our own, we can give one to others.
assistant
Self-disclosure,Providing Suggestions
Everytime I convince myself to seek professional help I fool myself into believing that this will finally be the time I will be able to fix myself. Of course I haven't yet I admit it has helped to be online & see that so many other people share my "symptoms"
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It's always hard to make that next step, but I believe you're closer than you think.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I hope I hurry up. I feel like i'm wasting precious time I can't imagine ever feeling close enough to someone to call them a friend. I wish i could learn to love my solitude more
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You are not alone and you are right, time is precious, but it's okay to take to to grieve. Grief is a part of healing.
assistant
Providing Suggestions