Does anyone else have nobody they can talk to?

[Pinksands1]

I have had an emotional/anxious day as a result of things getting on top of me at the moment and feeling overwhelmed.

When my husband came home tonight I said I needed a cry and told him what was bothering me and he immediately started with trying to find solutions and being abrupt when all I wanted was to be hugged and for him to say I'm here. I know he always reacts this way but I always hope it will be different. Most of the time I keep things inside but today I just needed a hug. I don't have anyone else at all that I could or would want to talk to.

I suppose what I am getting at with this thread is, is there anyone else the same and how do you deal with these gut wrenching days when you feel so anxious and down inside but can't turn to anyone.

I have no friends /family except dh +dc. Never even confidence in him tbh.
Bath with a magazine and a bar of chocolate is my 'cure'.
for you op..
Feel free to share.
Sometimes a sympathetic ear on here!

yup. nobody. could talk to DH but he is usually distracted and doesn't always understand why something is a problem/making my anxious/says it is my own fault/doesn't understand why I can't do x y z due to said anxiety/lack of confidence etc. Easier just to keep it all in!

@easterbunnyiscomingsoon thank you. Bath and chocolate does sound good! I'm sorry you are in the same boat.

Me too Pinks and I’m sending 💐 to you and everyone who feels the same. It feels so lonely having no friends, no-one to talk to apart from DH, elderly DM and DCs and that’s why I go on Mumsnet sometimes for a friendly “face” if that makes sense.
In terms of coping with those really down days, I have 🍫, a latte and a cuddle with my wonderful dog. Sometimes I’ll buy myself some freesias as I love their fragrance. But the days can be so tough, I agree. You’re not on your own.

@themostboringpersonever your description of your husband sounds EXACTLY like mine. I'm sorry you have to keep it all in too. Most of the time I can cope with it but sometimes it physically hurts when I just want some comfort.

I hear you op! Like a previous poster said, I come on mn to cheer myself up or watch funny cat/dog videos,hope you’re ok. Xx

@retreatbynameretreatbynature thank you for your kind response. I'm so sorry you feel this way too. I have lurked here for many years but never actually replied to or started threads but just lately I started to think that this might be a way of talking to people and feeling less alone so I totally get what you mean.
Your coping methods sound perfect. I did get myself some daffodils today to brighten the kitchen 😊

@toothypegs469 It's good to know I am not alone feeling this way but I am sorry you feel this way too. I am definitely feeling like chatting on here may help. All the lovely responses so far have lifted me a little. I do love to watch funny videos too, I should do it more often x

Me too. DH just wants to fix everything now and is getting to the point of aggressive. I long for a friend I can talk to, especially about him!!

@toomuchfaster I'm so sorry to hear that. Maybe if/when you are ready you could talk about it here. There seem to be some lovely, supportive people here who will listen.

I have no one to talk to either. Just me and sometimes if it gets really overwhelming the Sam's. Bath and bar of chocolate is great. I also try to write it all down before I go to bed.
I think you can be around family and other people and still not necessarily have anyone to talk to.

Yep me also, also no partner. It just stays in my head and builds up.

@Pinksands1 thank you and back at you.

Pinks I could of written your post💐 it’s very difficult and lonely at times ☹️

Me too. No family or friends I can talk to. Ex-DP would have been exactly like your DH, which is sort of worse in a way. It feels slightly easier having no-one than when I used to become more upset by his response. I read MN a lot!