leaving MN for a bit. Got too much to deal with and I can't cope

[AnAngelWithin]

nans doctor rang me last week to tell me she has got lymphoma. went down to see her yesterday and I am very homesick. my sister rang me earlier today saying shes got bipolar disorder. mum has been thrown out of her house, everyone expects so much from me when I have got enough to deal with, and i just can't cope any more. I have hardly got any friends in RL let alone on here. I am getting upset at too many thread on here. Time I went I think before I drag anyone down with me. So I am sorry.

Remember being on MN is not the be all and end all of life so cant see the need to apologise or even announce you're leaving off TBH. Hope things improve for you soon.

Angel - good luck. Sorry to hear things are not too good for you atm. I hope things get better very soon. x

I hope things work out for you. There is support here if you need it x

thanks. i think i need support in RL. Don't seem to be able to get it on here/online

Good luck to you Angel. You sound like you're brooding over online stuff so my best advice would be to switch off and connect with RL help.

Sorry you feel that Angel - I have always found that MN is a great place to find support if ever I need it - or sometimes I just need to laugh and MN is always good at providing that also. MN should not be a replacement for going out in the world and making frinds - but I would never under-estimate its effect. Good luck!

I think it is easy to get disproportionately upset over threads on MN when you are feeling down. fRom what you have described, it is no wonder you are feeling overwhelmed; anyone one of these events would be stressful, let alone when they arrive in a cluster.
It is vital you try and look after your own mental health in order to be able to support others...
I hope you can find some RL opportunities to talk through some of these problems (counselling? a support line? Ask your GP) and maybe look at some simple ways of managing your own stresses - even if it's just finding time for some excersize, a hot relaxing bath, good sleep, good food etc.
Wishing you some TLC and hope you find the support you need. Take care of yourself.

sorry to hear of all your troubles, AAW. Hope you find some support wherever you can.

AAW, sometimes i find that being on MN makes my moods worse and i have to take a step back - i did this over the weekend and can honestly say i felt better about things. It is so easy to get drawn into arguments etc when you are feeling delicate yourself. Mind you whenever i say im off i cant keep away - but sometimes i wonder if going for a walk is more healthy, mentally and physically.

Good luck and i hope things get better, i can totally sympathise with your situation, it is OK you know to say - give me a break, im only human