All I can do is reiterate some of things already mentioned here.
Talking to someone is one of the hardest things to do, yet can help so much. And sometimes it is easier to talk to a virtual stranger than someone close to you.
I've had what I call my blue days, bursting into tears for no reason, staying in bed all day cause I feel like I can't face the world, and while my issues are worlds away from what some posters here have been through, I found the smallest things could help. I like the sunshine, so on sunny days I make a point of going for a walk, or just sitting in the sun for a while.
Someone else mentioned walking and I love going for walks on my own, it gives me time to think things over, or forget about them completely if I choose to do so. It gives you a chance to clear your head and spend time on yourself.
We can't always live up to other peoples expectations, if you can dig deep and think about what you really want, take things 1 small step at a time. Do something that makes YOU happy, not what other people want/expect you to do.
And if someone says you are crazy or cant do it, don't listen them, listen to your heart, sometimes you need to look out for yourself above others, it's not being selfish, it's taking the time to work out what you want, what direction you want to take, and discovering what you think will make you happy.
My mum always tells me life wasn't meant to be easy, and it isn't, but part of life is working through these challenges. Try setting goals or setting aside time for yourself each day to do something that interests you, or that you enjoy doing. That is a starting point and thats all you need. From there you can try and build on this and see where life takes you.
From what I have read in this thread, a lot of you have an inner strength that maybe you just haven't fully recognised yet, but it's there, talking about your problems is just the tip of the ice berg.
There will always be someone to listen, even if its just a poster in the FFB.
You guys aren't alone, a lot of us care.
