Childhood emotional neglect

[Itsallpointless]

I am always feeling empty/terribly lonely. I googled this and found CEN. I did the ‘test’ and answered yes to every question. Has anyone received counselling or helped themselves for this?

I’m at a very low ebb, and cannot see a way out of my very fragile emotional state. I don’t think I can carry on much longer without help. I just feel completely hopeless/useless/worthless.

As my username says, it’s all pointless.

I haven't had your childhood experiences but wanted to reply. It can be painful when we realise something difficult about our primary carers, that they weren't up to scratch somehow. I encourage you to get help and you will feel better in time. Good luck.

Perhaps you should see your GP and start the ball rolling from there. The go may be able to refer you for counselling. I have very difficult parents and while I haven't had counselling I've managed to make some peace with it. I can logically see what happened to the family but it's been a grieving process dealing emotionally with it. It takes time. But I have a very wise friend I can talk to and that's helped. I know you feel very alone but you are not alone.

The gp I meant not go.