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Feel like running away

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Shoegal0305 · 21/01/2022 17:17

Not sure this is the right section to post in but can't find one that suits.

Does anyone else feel like running away?

I feel like everything is wrong and can't be fixed. I'm not wanting to self harm or anything like that! Just feel that nothing goes right and feel like, well, just running away!

Have severe empty nest syndrome, no family support, am single, work is tough and albeit being well paid I have a lot of debts which stops me reducing my hours etc.

Just feel like life is one long treadmill. Lots of colleague's/friends are talking about retiring soon or reducing hours (I'm 50) but I rent my house, they will have paid off their mortgages and have partners/family support.

This isn't a 'woe is me' thread I just feel sometimes like things get too much.

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Suzanne999 · 21/01/2022 17:25

Get where you’re coming from. I frequently want to run away to a deserted island. Not sure how long I’d last though…..
Do you think it’s the stress of life? There seem to be so many options and variables to things, everyday life just seems so complicated.
No answers, I’m afraid.

Shoegal0305 · 21/01/2022 17:39

@Suzanne999 thank you for your reply. Stress is a major factor yes, I'm sure. I think the biggest thing with me is I have no support. Nobody here to bounce things off of. I have lovely friends but it's not the same, wish my mum was supportive but she is now elderly and has always had mental health issues so I've always been the adult. My son left home recently I'm really struggling with that.

I don't have answers either...... 🤪

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