Feeling so low

[garlictwist]

I've hurt my leg really badly. Three weeks in and a few more to go according to the doctors.

I live alone and work from home. I can't do any of the stuff that keeps me sane like walking, running or cycling.

I just sit in the house and cry. I've been trying to keep busy, giving myself projects to do but really struggling tonight. I know it's not forever but I feel ready isolated and sick of being in my own head.

I don't have many friends and those I do are off doing active things and don't have time to see me. My parents are abroad.

I don't know why I'm writing this. I just feel so depressed. I don't usually feel this way and I don't know how to snap out of it. I'm trying to do all the right things and see the positives in life. But right now I just feel so sick of the same four walls and my own head.

What happened to your leg and what’s the prognosis?

I fell over and crushed my muscle and have a bone bruise. They think three months recovery.

Can you plan to go and visit your parents for two weeks or more when you’re recovered? That might give you something to look forward to and plan for . Your situation sounds really hard. Is there anyone you can ask to come and stay for a weekend for company and help?

Thanks all. There's no one I can ask. I know I have to just get through this but I'm just having a wobble. Trying to live in the moment and not think about just how much time there is.

Or plan an activity holiday for six months time . Or a cruise . Watch lots of stuff about places to go and things to visit. Plan your itinerary and look up reviews. Project yourself into the future.