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Post by malibou on Aug 12, 2019 1:12:17 GMT
I love you. I value you. I mean it.
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Post by cindytred on Aug 12, 2019 1:14:00 GMT
If you live in the Houston area we could hang out together. I'm in a similar situation as you except I don't live with my dad (Thank God!). And I don't give a shit about getting divorced. But I'm living that teacher life and it is stressful.
Cindy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 2:00:21 GMT
Prayers for you to feel better soon. Please go to the dr Your meds are not working. I know what it's like to have a relative live with you. Not easy I had my grandpa for several years. Finally a cousin came to me and said,"what are you doing to yourself?" She encouraged me to get him into a nursing home. He was much happier there and so was I. His SS paid for it.
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Post by *sprout* on Aug 12, 2019 2:18:00 GMT
(((hugs))) DixieLou!! Please, please, please make that phone call. You are loved and you are worth it. Please call now.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 12, 2019 2:19:59 GMT
I’m thinking of you..I hope you reach out to someone. Don’t you have 3 daughters? Can you reach out to them for help? They need their mother.
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Post by Merge on Aug 12, 2019 2:22:30 GMT
Please do call the hotline. I know it feels impossible to try, but all you have to do for now is dial that number and talk. Nothing else. Tell them what you told us.
You are important and your life matters.
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Post by chlerbie on Aug 12, 2019 2:24:05 GMT
Please call. It's hard to believe right now, but things can get better.
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Post by jenjie on Aug 12, 2019 2:27:30 GMT
Dixie Lou. You matter. You are valued. You are loved. Believe it. Please take the advice offered here by those who understand better than I do. Praying for you tonight.
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zella
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Post by zella on Aug 12, 2019 2:45:06 GMT
I have been where you are. Many times. I'm sending you a PM.
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Post by snyder on Aug 12, 2019 2:45:24 GMT
I'm sorry you're going through this. My son suffered with depression and I didn't think he was ever going to get out of the hole, but he did and you can too. Very overwhelming right now. Hopefully, school can help a bit, but do as others, reach out for help. A couple of things to help with the finances is to find out if you county offers the homestead exemption to the elderly. That can help with property taxes. Here is a link that you can read about it to get familiar with it, but with my mom, it cuts her taxes in half. Homestead Exemption Those utility bills are outrageous. You might qualify for some help if you contact your utilities company, but you might want to see why they are so high. We have high water, but those are way too much. Maybe a water leak or keeping the air too low. The utilities may be able to help detecting those things for you as well. Lots of hugs! {{{hugs}}}
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Post by Jennifer C on Aug 12, 2019 2:50:08 GMT
I am sorry that you are going through this but know you can make it through. Please call the suicide hotline if only to hear a voice if you need to. Depression is not something you can come out of alone.
Cry if you need to. Jump up and down. Sleep on it tonight.
Hugs to you.
Jennifer
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Post by peasapie on Aug 12, 2019 2:53:46 GMT
I agree with all who said to call for help. Remember suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Things WILL get better. I was once in that hole of depression and it felt like no one could or would throw me a line. You need therapy and a medication adjustment. Meanwhile we are here to listen.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 12, 2019 3:22:09 GMT
oh honey, I’m so sorry. Please value yourself enough to make the call. The other problems can be worked on over time. One thing at a time. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 4:05:28 GMT
I have always loved your avatar, and I think the world would be a much sadder place without the sense of humor it shows you have. That matters, you matter.
Please stay with us. Call that number and let them help you do that.
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Post by ilikepink on Aug 12, 2019 4:05:48 GMT
Dixie, please call the hotline. It sounds intimidating, but it’s a trained volunteer who will listen, to whatever you want to talk about. It can be some of these things that are overwhelming you, or some fluff. It’s your agenda, not theirs.
You’re scared and overwhelmed, and those feelings are valid given what you are going through, but it doesn’t have to last forever. You will get through this. Talking will help, it really will
All of us are here for you. Reach out.
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 12, 2019 4:08:36 GMT
I am so sorry you are feeling this way. Please call the number these wise women have shared and believe that all of us here care about you.
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Post by Lexica on Aug 12, 2019 4:21:04 GMT
Oh Dixie Lou, I wish I was in your area or you were in mine. I would get you to go for a walk with our dogs and chat. I recently went through a dark depression triggered by my mom’s death. I isolated myself even more than I was and I understand how empty life can feel. I also felt like I would never hurt myself because of my pets. They depend on me and I couldn’t leave them to hope someone would care for them. Please look into getting on medication if you are not already. It has helped me. Hugs my friend. I care.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 4:30:14 GMT
Please call the hotline!!! I've heard similar words from DD31 and I've urged her to call before. They have texting too, if that's easier. You do need to reach out. You're dealing with a lot and you'll feel a bit better by getting professional advice!
You heard from so many on this thread who can relate. They are some wonderfully supportive Peas and they gave you the best advice. This again seems overwhelming right now, but speaking to a hotline will help. PLEASE DO IT NOW!! Xo
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 12, 2019 4:40:30 GMT
Dixie Lou 💕💕💕
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Post by ModChick on Aug 12, 2019 4:49:43 GMT
We all care, we are listening. We hear your pain.
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 12, 2019 4:55:18 GMT
I hope you’ve called or texted. Hell, copy/paste your post here to the hotline. Seek out help!
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Post by kkrenn on Aug 12, 2019 5:02:42 GMT
Dixie Lou,
I'm so sorry you are having such a difficult time. I completely understand where you are as I've been there myself. This isn't easy to share but I've tried more than once to end my life and I can honestly say I'm so very thankful that I failed. I've been trying to learn how to live a new normal and it really helps when I think of my life as a thick novel and sometimes it's very hard to get through a particular chapter and it seems like it won't end and my story has no value. I have to keep telling myself that it's only a chapter and not my whole story.
I'm begging you to reach out for help, please. You are loved.
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Post by tincin on Aug 12, 2019 9:50:10 GMT
I’m sorry to hear things are going well. Do you have a counselor because that really will help. Hang in there and remember things do get better.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 12, 2019 12:12:04 GMT
Dixie Lou Things CAN get better. I hope you have called for help. You need to call your brother and get your dad moved to a care center. You have posted about him in the past and it's too much for you. You need to focus on YOU. It's not selfish. YOU matter.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Aug 12, 2019 12:21:31 GMT
@dixie Lou - we need you in our community! Please call the hotline to get you through right now, and your doctor as soon as the office is open. Tell the office you need an emergency medication adjustment. You can do this!! And remember - even if a rescue could find your pups another home, it's not the same as THEIR home with you. You are loved and needed!
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Post by ddly on Aug 12, 2019 13:04:08 GMT
Dixie Lou, are you okay today? I hope you called the hotline.
I remember that you and I got divorced at the same time. I'm sorry it's still so hard for you. Please reach out to someone and get help. Your sweet pups and your teacher friends need you!
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Post by *sprout* on Aug 12, 2019 16:04:00 GMT
Just checking in, DixieLou How are you doing today?
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 12, 2019 17:00:09 GMT
I hope you’re doing better today DixieLou
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Post by lesserknownpea on Aug 12, 2019 17:24:53 GMT
Dixie Lou, continue coming here and telling us how you’re feeling. Write it all down, don’t hold back. The simple act of putting your thoughts down on paper is helpful. The fact that many here will read your posts and really care is, a big bonus.
One day at a time.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Aug 12, 2019 20:27:31 GMT
Please take care of yourself and consider calling the hotline to talk to someone. 1-800-273-8255. We peas care! Yes, PLEASE CALL THE HOTLINE - 1 800 273-8255 NOW! I care, and many others do too. Please get some help. Please report back when you can.
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