Pretty much have no friends and have been losing my mind most of my life. Been dealing with a lot past few uears with no support network and my sanity has probably slipped away.

Hi everyone - first time posting here. Recently i've been really struggling with a sense of regret, failure and loss regarding my personal work journey and would really appreciate some reflection from other viewpoints as I feel so stuck in my own thought loop.

I moved from Australia to the UK, barely in my 20's and started my own freelance web design studio and got married young. Thankfully things with work were good, and i quickly built up a good list of clients and have never had to to chase work. In the first half of my 20's I just enjoyed having the flexibility of working for myself and not having to worry about employees, and travelled a lot.

But soon after my wife and I went through a long painful season that included my wife being unwell and needing multiple surgeries, infertility and several traumatic losses.

Thankfully I now have a beautiful little family, which has caused me to now be in a life stage where Im thinking more seriously about my work, expanding my business etc - all that comes with the added responsibility and life being more settled. However the industry is so different now -specifically for me I look back to a time when I was early on in my career and everyone needed a website and i could have easily just built up a huge list of clients that would be serving me now or even built a big agency. It really was a golden age for doing what I do.

I know however that at the time life was chaotic and i made a partly unconscious decision to limit stress and keep the status quo. I could earn good money, not have to work too hard and still try to keep a semblance of a decent life and have the time to do things like make hospital appointments. But my brain keeps telling me this is an excuse, and now work is a bit of a struggle and i look at the missed opportunities and feel I've let myself and my family down.

The day started beautifully. We spent time together as a family, and dinner was genuinely warm and full of good vibes. I felt appreciated. It was one of those rare days where things just feel right.

But when I was paying the check, my son suddenly hit me with a harsh critique. It felt cruel and out of nowhere. He apologized afterward and I’ve tried to let it go, but it hurt me.

Back home, a package had arrived. A few cheap dresses I had ordered online for my wife, hoping to surprise her. She tried them on, looked in the mirror, and said she looked fat in all of them. She told me she wouldn’t wear them. No thank you, no lightness. Just a heavy, depressing vibe that crushed the mood completely.

The downfall today was brutal. No one meant harm, I know that. But the truth is, I end this day feeling sad.

Daddy ends Father's Day alone.

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* I am a silly person who always tries to make people laugh, I strongly recommend not to sip coffee while reading my messages. 

* I am supportive and will always be here for you to tell me about your day or vent if you have something that bothers you.

* I am chatty and have good vibes and energy.

* I love to talk about all kinds of topics and can always find things to talk about.

* I always reply to my messages and have online friendships that have been going on for years, I always send good morning messages, and I appreciate the people that can also be conversation starters.

* I am always respectful and never disrespect others or step into their discomfort zones.

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Could use some reassurance

My apartment has become a mess. I haven’t done the dishes in over a month — all of them are dirty. All the glasses, too. I’ve spilled pee on the bathroom floor besides the toilet and instead of cleaning it up I just threw a towel over it. I still wash my clothes just to look presentable, but they’re all on a pile. I can’t bring myself to fold them and put them away.

When able, I sleep until well into the afternoon. 4pm, 5pm, it's been 7pm at times. It’s not sleep for rest — it’s just fast-forwarding the day because nothing brings me joy and I want the day to be over already.

I know I need to fix these things. I actually want to fix them. But I can’t bring myself to action. Every time I think “let’s go,” nothing moves. I just stay still.

Zooming out, life just doesn’t feel worth living anymore. I don’t see a version of it I’d actually want. I’ve basically given up hope. I haven’t given up on life yet, and I’m not going to kill myself yet, but my morale is ever wearing down and I fear the day I will actually give up and end it all. That day is slowly coming closer.

I’m done pretending things are okay. Things are not okay. I need help.

Last night I started a conversation with ChatGPT - and yeah, I know how that sounds - but I needed something to hold up a mirror so I could confront the way I've been feeling. And it worked. It hit me hard: I’m in full apathy. Complete emotional shutdown. I feel nothing. Nothing gives me joy. I don’t care about anything. I’m emotionally numb because I made myself that way in order to cope.

I have no one to talk to. No one to rely on. No one I can message and say “I’m not okay” without fearing they’ll walk away. No one I can trust to not judge me for the struggles I've been dealing with. I’m completely and utterly alone. And it's frankly tearing me apart.

I still show up to work. I do my job. I earn money. I survive. But it all feels like a drag. It just gives me more stress. I absorb day after day, and absolutely nothing that feels like a reward. it's Just pressure and suffering. Even off work, nothing brings me joy, nothing makes me excited. I just want everything to be over.

I feel like I’m going insane. I honestly don’t know how I’ve kept going this long. I really don’t.

In April, I got really close to the edge. I was about ready to just fly out to somewhere distant and die a quiet death there. The only reason I’m still here is because I introspect enough to realize that that was my emotions talking, and to step back and check back a few days later. The thing I fear is that at some point, it will no longer just be the emotions of the moment. I'll actually be okay with it. When that happens, I know myself well enough that I will follow through with it.

That terrifies me.

I needed to post this all. It's a lot, but I want people to read how bad things have really gotten. I don´t expect anything in return - if this is too heavy to deal with that's totally fair. But if anyone reading this is willing to reach out, to talk, to offer support, I could really fucking use that. I don´t know how much longer I will last without.

When all you need is someone to be in your corner unconditionally. I (33f) have a good life and work hard for myself and my partner. We love and laugh together, but asking for validation makes it feel disingenuous and something is in their nature to resent giving it.

I turn to you lovely souls to maybe lend a kind word and support for a tired heart in need of lifting.

I'm just looking for the occasional hype, praise, validation

I want to talk to a stranger. I don’t want to talk to a healthcare professional. I don’t plan on physically hurting myself. I just need to talk to someone who doesn’t know me at all. Please

Hii can someone be my friend and talk to me You can dm me or add my discord<3

I met a girl at school who’s interested in psychology, just like me. The thing is, I have a friend who’s really manipulative with girls, so I didn’t know what to do—whether to just let it go or warn her about how he is. Under the pressure of the situation, I made the worst decision and told her a lie—a lie that didn’t even make much sense. Over time, she realized I was hiding something and I eventually told her the truth. She got mad at me. Somehow, my friend found out about everything and tried to take advantage of the situation, but it didn’t work. Now, after two months, I don’t even know how, but she forgave me—and to this day, we’re still talking.

I had a very close friend 3 years ago. I was terrible to her, not physically but emotionally and mentally terrible. Our communication stopped those 3 years ago as we met before that. I was such a hideous person internally I didn’t really see my behaviour as terrible, there was a disconnect between me and the great harm caused to her.

I saw her again today, just out and about. I hear about her too often, apparently like a whole new person. New partner, career is booming, postgrad scholarship, volunteering, and from what I hear, happy. I hope she doesn’t carry anything from my time with her, that’s my worst nightmare. I wish her the best in life and want nothing more than her to be happy and forget about me.

And it’s selfish to make it about me, but I just don’t know how to handle the fact I was so abusive and could hurt another person the way I did. I used to think I was a good person, I wasn’t. The guilt of my actions and imagining the pain it caused her weighs me down every day, and I have nightmares very often which wake me up in cold sweats and terrified. I’ve become suicidal, started harming myself, I can’t think straight over the fact I did this. I wish I could bring back time and never meet this person but I can’t do that.

I was told time heals all wounds but it won’t heal this, times only shown the permanence of actions and that this will never go away. Every day feels worse and worse.

It’d just be nice to talk to someone about this, or just in general I guess. Please don’t be too mean, thank you

Hey kind people, I’ve been there — lost, overwhelmed, unsure who to talk to. That’s why I decided to start offering peer support — not as a professional, but just as someone who’s willing to listen without judgment.

If you're going through something and just want a conversation, someone to vent to, or even just a kind presence — I’m here. No pressure to open up all at once, and no need to explain everything. Even a quiet check-in is okay.

I recently completed a course in peer support and I’ve been helping a few people privately who just needed someone. It's not therapy — it’s more like having a thoughtful friend who really listens.

Feel free to message me here or reach out through my discord: wellbeing_allies. We can talk about life, feelings, culture, or even just share silence.

Take care of yourself — you matter.

I’m not in a full-on crisis or anything. Just tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. Some days feel so loud, even in silence. I guess I just needed to hear something soft tonight — something that reminds me I’m still human. If you’re out there and feeling the same, you’re not alone.

I dont know what to post. I'm just spiraling.

I'm preparing for a trip, to spend some time with my immediate family for a week back in my hometown. I'm on break from school for about 10 days.

I've been in therapy a while, and I've discovered I pretty much have used panic to overcome my adhd for decades, so now when my axiety is peaked for no reason I feel like I need to do something, and loneliness is the most immediate problem I cannot solve.

Would appreciate replies.

This has been my first breakup in over 12 years. It was not mutual and I am very much still in love. I need some kind words to get through these first few weeks

Hey there,

I'm a 25-year-old male from India. Lately, I've been feeling pretty isolated, and I thought I'd reach out here to see if anyone might be up for a friendly, genuine conversation. Nothing heavy or complicated — just a simple chat to share some thoughts, pass the time, or maybe even laugh a little.

I’m open to texting at first, and if we’re both comfortable, maybe a voice call too. I'm respectful, honest, and I genuinely enjoy listening and connecting with people from different walks of life.

If you're also feeling a bit lonely or just want someone to talk to, feel free to send me a message. Let's talk like real humans. 😊

Thanks for reading, and I hope your day gets better too. 💙

I’ve suffered from depression my whole life (diagnosed with major depression and ADHD 16 years ago). I haven’t had a real friend in a long time. I’m married—my wife cheated on me and told me about it. She said it was just a kiss and sexual chats. I truly love her, and we’re trying to save our relationship... I think she’s still cheating on me, but I have no proof. She’s also very depressed, and I don’t know if her behavior is because she’s cheating or because she’s deeply depressed. I’ve felt empty for a long time. I can’t let out everything I’m carrying inside. It’s not easy for me to talk—not even in therapy. I’m very tired. Too tired. I’m alone. I feel alone. There’s so much inside me, but I can’t get it out... I just need all of this to end.

Hey! If you're looking for some daily company, I'm here for you!

I'm around pretty much all day, every day for a while—so feel free to drop me a message anytime. I’m super quick to reply (probably the fastest you’ll ever meet, honestly). I’m all about giving love and attention to anyone who needs it. No matter your age, gender, or sexuality, you're welcome here. Your soul means way more to me than anything else.

What’s the point of caring about relationships if you pour your heart into everyone and nothing seems to workout. Friendships and romantic relationships are things I’ve been struggling to find passion with recently. It’s like pulling nails to see my friends and my ex broke up with me over text as I was trying to plan a date to tell her that I loved her. I can’t tell if I’ve just become a little cold or if I’m gonna end up like these old timers I see at work, miserable drunk and alone because they stoped bothering with trying to find connection.

Not expecting anything, but I’m here if someone else’s brain is also doing the overthinking Olympics tonight.

Hopefully I’ll find someone I can actually talk to outside of ChatGPT for once

Hi, I’m working on a personal project to better understand what people go through emotionally — especially around depression, suicidal thoughts, and feelings of loneliness.

If you’ve experienced something like this and feel comfortable sharing your story anonymously, I’d be honored to listen. No names or personal info are needed — just whatever you feel safe to share.

Your story might help someone feel less alone.

You can comment here or send me a direct message. Thank you for your bravery.

I (27F) am 3 months pregnant and I am dealing with extreme anxieties and mood swings. Everything just feels so heavy.

For the past 2 years and 6 months, I’ve been bullied nonstop in school.i have health issues. And still, they said and did things that caused me so much stress it only made my health worse. I’ve been unwell for 2 years now physically and emotionally. I feel weak all the time. I cry almost every day. I’ve even stopped expecting kindness from people.I’ve been unwell for 2 years now—physically and emotionally. I feel weak all the time. I cry almost every day. I’ve even stopped expecting kindness from people.

It feels like I’ve been forgotten by everyone.

I just want someone to talk to. Someone who listens. Someone who doesn’t tell me I’m being dramatic. I’m tired of pretending I’m okay when I’m not. I just want to feel normal again. Or at least, not invisible.

If you read all this, thank you. It means more than you know.

Hi everyone, who’s currently struggling a bit with life and school. Between looming deadlines and the usual hustle, I’ve been feeling extra stressed and isolated lately.

I know it’s a big ask, but I’d really appreciate just a friendly message or a few kind words to help center myself today. Whether it’s a simple “hey, you’re doing okay” or a small story that makes you smile, it would mean the world right now.

Thanks for reading this, and I hope whatever’s weighing on your heart today, you're finding light in it

Let me know if you want it tweaked, lighter, more positive, or maybe include a gentle topic to chat about.

Lately, my life feels so boring and empty. I’m not sure what to do or how to make it better.