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Help45 · 09/11/2026 14:57

Hi i’m just wonder if anyone has any words of encouragement, this has been a very bad year for me so here goes i had it all a great job great life and then was diagnosed with chronic pain was put on painkillers by gp, things at work were very difficult i was given a promotion loved it too start with but suddenly i was left with things and my mental health spiraled out of control i ended up self medicating which then moved to me loosing my job, i have also been diagnosed with epilepsy, i lost trust in my relationship as i have put a finacial strain on it , i lost all friends and have no one now apart from family, i feel there is not a lot left at times im very lonely and struggle to talk to my family especially my partner who i have been with 25 years im unsure if he truly wants the relationship he says he does my gut feeling is he doesn’t so do i walk away, i have a lot of emotional issues i need to deal with about my past and loosing my parents, In all
this i have two amazing sons but that doesnt help with my intruding thoughts………where do i go, i feel so lost🥹🥹

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frankie2026 · 10/11/2026 05:40

I’m so sorry to hear you’re having a rough time!
it sounds like you’ve made a massive first step in acknowledging and admitting that you have a problem. That alone takes a lot of guts. When you say self medicating can I ask with what?
If you feel you can’t talk to your partner in person would writing them a letter help in order for you to get it off your chest? As the partner of an alcoholic I can imagine they’re feeling pretty low too.
I think a visit to your GP is needed where you can get the physical and mental help and support.
My alcoholic partner walked away from his home and family after losing everything. We didn’t want him to but he chose to and his children don’t want anything to do with him. He is heartbroken but he hasn’t yet admitted to him having a problem. He’s yet to hit his rock bottom but he’s pushed us all away with his lies and deceit.
I think what I’m tryna say is please please seek some help as those two children need a mom. It’s not too late for you - my family is ruined by alcohol. It’s ok to ask for help and with the right support you can do this!
please look after yourself huni and look after those boys - they need their mom back 🧡

Help45 · 10/11/2026 10:06

Hi thanks for reply i was self medication with valium( not now) and at the time of loosing my job because of it i went to gp with partner so he knows so much i currently only taking medication prescribed by gp and this is heavily monitored. I am under mental health services as well but i just can’t get past loosing my job this was because i was under influence at work and i was in a job that was one of where i looked after people so i let everyone down, im so disgusted with myself and really struggling to see past this.

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frankie2026 · 10/11/2026 12:32

Please go easy on yourself. You made a mistake in life as we all do. You’ll eat yourself away. I know that’s easier said than done but concentrate on getting your mental health back on track. Take tiny steps and you’ll get there x

Wajeehakamran · 11/11/2026 10:02

I'm sorry you're going through so much. Please don't feel that your life is over because things have changed. You've been carrying a lot, and it's okay to take time to heal. Try not to make big decisions while feeling overwhelmed. Take one day at a time, and don't hesitate to seek support. You deserve understanding, love and happiness too. ❤️

Help45 · 11/11/2026 13:47

Thank you i’ve been so hard on myself and now being diagnosed with epilepsy has really sent me backwards i feel like the hits keep coming but it’s maybe what i deserve
you are so kind and as i have no friends it’s nice people see the good in others ❤️❤️

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