Peeking in.

More threads by Lostnfound

L

Lostnfound

Member
Hi. A tv campaign has motivated me to take a peek in here. I guess I've known all along that feeling like an emotional wreck a great deal of the the time isn't normal. With all that has happened and is happening in my life, I guess that feeling very emotional all the time might be considered normal. I'm very private, lonely and I'm terrified that if/when the flood gates open, I won't ever be able to stop crying. Not the kind of thing that a 55 year old man likes to say out loud. Thanks for taking the time to read this. It felt good just to type it out.
 
R

Retired

Member
Welcome to Psychlinks, L&F! Thanks for joining us.

Sorry to hear about the way you're currently feeling. Is there something going on in your life at this time that might be affecting your mood? Carrer, family, finances?

Have you discussed your distressed mood with your doctor? Are you receiving any form of therapy now or have you in the past?

Hope you find the help and support you might need here on the Forum.
 
L

Lostnfound

Member
Hi Steve. Lots going on in my life. My Dad passed away this past June and my Mom passed six months later. What is really taxing me most of the time is my 25 year old daughter's fight with cancer. This fight has been going on since she was ten. All these years, the doctors have been able to remove it surgically but not this last time. It has wrapped around a carotid artery. She just finished a seven week course of radiation and we're waiting for a scan to be scheduled. We were told fifteen years ago that chemo and radiation were not very effective with this type of cancer. I've struggled with drinking most of my life. I've been to detox twice. The first time, at 30, I stayed sober for 15 years... long enough to raise my kids alone and see them through high school graduation. I started drinking again but I've been sober for a year and a half now. No doubt, the drinking has effected my coping and social skills. I've become quite the hermit.
 
L

Lostnfound

Member
Oh...to answer your second question...no, I have never mentioned this to my doctor or received any therapy. This forum is my first baby step.
 
R

Retired

Member
You have obviously had to deal with a great deal of difficulty in your life. Condolences on the loss of your parents.

This forum is my first baby step.....I started drinking again but I've been sober for a year and a half now.
Click to expand...

Good for you, for your dedication to stay sober and for reaching out for help, and hopefully this might be your first step toward good mental health.

What would you say has been the biggest obstacle in discussing these issues and concerns with your doctor?
 
Replying is not possible. This forum is only available as an archive.

Share this page

Top