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OldBaldy1701E

(5,126 posts)
80. It sounds as if you are doing way better than I am.
Wed Feb 23, 2022, 12:39 AM
Feb 2022

I have nothing left. It is not a matter of figuring out what to do, it is finding the energy to even consider anything to do. I want this to end. I will never be free of the pain and it is only going to get worse. I am done. I had my shot. I failed. Oh well. Time to make room for someone who might do better than I ever did. I am just wasting space and taking up resources that should go to someone who can make a difference. I did not and I will not. So, why bother? You see my dilemma. I have performed in front of thousands... and yet I sit here with nothing. I have done so many benefits, fundraisers, etc.. Not because I expected anything in return, but because it was the right thing to do. Since no one has done this for me, I guess I am not the 'right thing'. Which is fine, now. All I want is to go back to the coast and die on the beach. But, I cannot because I have no car and no way to get one, and I can barely walk. So, I am trying to decide whether or not I can go out and just freeze to death. I hear that is rather pleasant once you get past the first part of it. I can't take things anymore. I can't handle being out of the house anymore. I hate this house. I want to be out of it. Yet, I panic and get all snippy and combative when I leave it. I know my husband is so over me. I am just dragging him down with me. I can't take much more of this. Something is going to give. I wish it would be me. Soon.

So, I have put out some feelers for trying to make another claim to Social Security. It isn't going to work. And, when they turn me down a second time, that might get things rolling. I guess I will have to wait and see. But, I can't wait for too long... because I just can't take it anymore.

This may be it [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 OP
Please know you are not alone. MyMission Jan 2022 #1
Speaking as someone who lost a fiance to suicide femmedem Jan 2022 #2
My uncle had to hire a Social Security disability attorney Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #3
My sister had to do this. blueinredohio Jan 2022 #14
The do NOT automatically reject everyone the first time. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #16
I agree with this. My mother was initially rejected rsdsharp Jan 2022 #18
Also, is your car fixable if you had the funds? femmedem Jan 2022 #4
Ie expect many DU's would contribute to a Go Fund 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #5
Me too. I would. n/t femmedem Jan 2022 #8
+1 chowder66 Jan 2022 #34
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #6
Sending you my best DU vibes Wicked Blue Jan 2022 #7
Set up a GoFundMe Caliman73 Jan 2022 #9
A lot of us would be willing to help if you do a GoFundMe. It can really add up. kysrsoze Jan 2022 #15
My mom wrote a note telling all of us we would be way better off. She was wrong. LizBeth Jan 2022 #10
What's the problem with the car? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2022 #11
(((HUGS))) vanlassie Jan 2022 #12
You can appeal the SS. Mz Pip Jan 2022 #13
I just got an attorney for my appeal XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #21
Yes and with a win, get backpay mzmolly Jan 2022 #33
Money is the smallest thing one can give, and sometimes it is everything. blm Jan 2022 #17
No one will be better off with you gone. You are needed. You must FIGHT for your benefits. LoisB Jan 2022 #19
You are not alone Ferryboat Jan 2022 #20
No one would be better off. We will help you. Please set up go fund me. onecaliberal Jan 2022 #22
+1 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2022 #23
Call 1--800-273-8255 and ask for help. sinkingfeeling Jan 2022 #24
It's not a useless life. Baitball Blogger Jan 2022 #25
A giant DU meetup XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #30
DU keeps me sane too. Baitball Blogger Jan 2022 #31
I wish I was home. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #40
My doctors here are great XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #42
Ahh... I love Long Beach! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #45
It's such bullshit XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #46
Minnesota is a hard place for those not used to it iemanja Jan 2022 #51
If you return to NC let me know. JanMichael Jan 2022 #57
Have you reached out to the disability community for help with Social Security? thucythucy Jan 2022 #26
How did you get tricked into moving there? BlackSkimmer Jan 2022 #27
Because we were led to believe that it would be an 'all for one' scenario. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #41
If you've cared for people, made them smile, comforted them - you are a useful person electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #28
I have no idea if I have done any of that. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #43
You are loved and needed cally Jan 2022 #29
Depression lies to you. Your mate is not better off without you. mzmolly Jan 2022 #32
OldBaldy1701E, you are not alone. crickets Jan 2022 #35
Stay with us Baldy budkin Jan 2022 #36
I'm in Minnesota and suffer from depression iemanja Jan 2022 #37
They could not help because of our housing situation. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #44
Did you already call them? iemanja Jan 2022 #48
I should add iemanja Jan 2022 #50
What that will 'trigger' is a SWAT team kicking in my door. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #62
Well, that's a different matter iemanja Jan 2022 #63
Don't do anything rash, Baldy. roamer65 Jan 2022 #38
UPDATE for those who might be interested. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #39
To your reply back to me 1) you're a DU member so you've been helpful to us DU'rs! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #47
Dear, dear Baldy. Does your husband know you are so close to ending it? femmedem Jan 2022 #49
I used to believe in that social contract as well. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #54
I believe femmedem has a good point... "am I not my brother's(& sister's) keeper?" electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #52
I forgot to add OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #53
I'm glad it helps a little to see so many people rooting for you and trying to help. femmedem Jan 2022 #55
I am glad you mentioned that. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #64
please set up a gofundme Skittles Jan 2022 #56
What's the issue with the car? hamsterjill Jan 2022 #58
It was the starter. It failed. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #65
Hee hee. Like you, I am female and know a little about cars hamsterjill Jan 2022 #66
Thank you very much. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #68
I'm an idiot! hamsterjill Jan 2022 #69
Got it. 👍 Keep hanging in there OB! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #70
That sounds tricky with your car problem ... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #67
Please please stay with us berniesandersmittens Jan 2022 #59
And, who is paying for it? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #61
I know what you're going through vercetti2021 Jan 2022 #60
Checking in on you, OB. Pleas give us a "hello". electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #71
Hello OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #72
Ty for popping in... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #73
How are you doing, OB? dixiechiken1 Feb 2022 #74
Ahh... my favorite Little Feat song... OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #75
This message was self-deleted by its author dixiechiken1 Feb 2022 #76
The only way I keep from killing myself is... I procrastinate my way out of it. TigressDem Feb 2022 #77
Thank you so much for your post. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #78
You are welcome. TigressDem Feb 2022 #79
It sounds as if you are doing way better than I am. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #80
It's easy to compare our insides to someone else's outsides and think they are doing better. TigressDem Feb 2022 #81
Thank you again. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #82
You need a better publicist. (wink) TigressDem Feb 2022 #83
Well, let me explain. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #84
I hear how hard it is. TigressDem Mar 2022 #85
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