How do I cope?!
Question: I have had 5 years of hell..due to mental illness. I lost my home that I loved so much and all my belongings. I have since lived in hostels, supported accommodation and finally, here at my friends. I decided it was time to try to pick up the pieces of my life plus me and my friend had lived together too long (14 months) and I have rented an house. It is close to shops and cafes..so I thought that would be good for me to get out. I am 52 and feel my life is over. I am scared of living alone and I am nervous about how I will cope. I know I have to make this move and have already bought all the furniture for the house. Anyone got any good tips on coping day to day?
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22 hours ago
Hi Kitty,
Thanks for your reply.I am in the UK, not sure we have any organisation that can help! I am also bipolar.
Anne
Answers: I am only thirteen years old, however... I suffer from mental illness, as well as my family member. My mother is Bipolar, as well as depression, and anxiety. I suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Attention Deficit Disorder, what I am trying to say is, I may be able to help...
The first suggestion would be to adopt a dog, or cat. Though, dogs are friendlier, and give you more company. However, this could not work if you are living in an apartment that does not allow animals. I suggest having many movies around, I would catch onto a television series, give you some company. I would also try leaving the house often, join a book club, or a sowing club, whatever sounds interesting. I would also suggest seeing a psychiatrist. You can make a friend in them... I am sure you'll make friends with a few people at work if you are not retired? You'll make friends at any of those places. Though this sounds terrifying, it will get better. You will make it through, everything will be alright. You can turn your life back around, and though it may sound scary, you will be much happier.
I hope I helped, and god bless you.