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Phyllis

thinking of you and sending hugs your way. everything everyone said here is FANTASTIC; i can't think of adding anything else.

I hope you continue to post and find the support you need here on the forum!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about your loneliness!

I understand a little as recovering from the injury I sustained has made me very lonely too. Luckily, I have a wonderfully supportive boyfriend who has stuck by me through this whole ordeal. I can't imagine what this would be like without him.

Could you consider getting a kitty to help comfort you? Or a calm aging dog that needs to be rescued and doesn't need as much care as a young pup?

I've considered getting a pet myself to help through the lonelies, but it's just not feasible right now... I wish there was a service that could bring a fluffy animal to people dealing with major health problems for just a few hours at a time. Then we could get the benefits of petting a kitty or dog, but we wouldn't have to take care of them.

Windseeker-hang in there. It DOES get better. I'm so sorry that you are having a tough time. Have your friends and family read up on tbi and it might help explain to them what you are going thru. You aren't "alone" even if you are alone. We've all been there.

What you just did, by writing to us will help. You are not alone. People on this site will care. You will make some friends, and find others who have your condition. Don't give up or give in, NT will be here for you. Just keep writing out your feelings and know that others here experience some of the same issues. In fact I don't know anyone who hasn't been on a crying spree now and then. Things get overwhelming at times with medical conditions. I wish I were you neighbor, so that you have someone by you. I came here several years ago, really in a bad way. I got help here, and never left. You are welcome to talk to me anytime. I am F and 60 years old. I have cervial issues, and a bunch of other icky stuff. I can tell you from experience, I was happy to meet the people on NT. Keep in touch. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie

I know about the crying and being alone. I've been going through a really rough time lately.

I actually went to doctor for antidepressant end of April. Zoloft made me feel messed up; quit taking it within a week. Went back Monday and am now trying Prozac. I NEVER had a hint of depression before my TBI.

I also broke up with my boyfriend 3 days ago. I do have my 17 year old daughter, 21 year old son and his wife living with me so I'm not alone but I am in a way.

Hope you feel better tomorrow.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It's tough not having anyone around but I am so uplifted and grateful for you all responding. Even if its just black letters on a white screen - It's something.

I hope you can make it through with support from your family.

I felt a bit better the day after my break down the other night but It seems I have picked up a stomach bug - I woke up vomiting this morning - I'm having other GI issues so I happy to say I think its something I ate - not my head. I was a little bit nervous about at first but it makes more sense that I got a stomach bug.

I wish I could get answers and give answers to everyone - It's very scary and difficult not knowing when or if I will ever get better - I hear of people pulling through at 6 month - 8 months etc and I wonder what that feels like.

It's like when you have a flu, you feel so crappy its hard to remember what normal was. I feel like I don't have a very bad case in that I am basically headache free but 4 months in and here I am still. I suppose its hard to gauge.

I watch "sad" movies. They have always made me feel better, It's not an approach for everyone I guess - but I find them closer to reality, they usually make me rethink what's really valuable in life.

I just watched Things We Lost in The Fire

It was very moving. Perhaps not for everyone but it reminded me of this forum and all the strangers here who band together. A little bit of love goes a long way.

As always - Thanks - I'm having a tough time holding on and this is my only sanctum.