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Lost, broken and unable to cope
I’ve faced trauma and neglect since childhood. I was sent away from home very young and suffered physical and sexual abuse multiple times. In 2021, I lost my best friend, and since then my life has never been the same. I now feel constant guilt because I’m in a relationship with someone she once loved. I cry easily, overthink, get irritated, and nothing feels meaningful. My memory is weak, I have PCOS, headaches, and struggle with sleep. I avoid phone calls, push people away, and spend time on social media to escape. I feel unloved, unwanted, and disconnected. I miss my old self but don’t know how to find her again. Most days I feel like a burden and think of ending my life, just to escape pain and meet my best friend again. I don’t want to live.
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Hi
Feeling broken, numb, disconnected, and like a burden these are signs your mind is trying to survive something too heavy for one person. But it can be worked through.
You are not your trauma. You’re someone who’s still here, despite everything. That speaks of strength, not weakness. Your symptoms emotional pain, memory issues, sleep problems, physical distress are your body’s way of saying “I need help, not punishment.”
Therapy can help you slowly untangle the guilt, rebuild safety within, and reconnect with the version of yourself you miss. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry this silently anymore.
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hello, I understand you have gone through a lot, and still fighting back with all the issues you are facing.
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You should consider starting antidepressant therapy along with psychotherapy to help your problems.
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Guntur
Hii..
Sorry to hear about your situation..
I see that your life have been challenging you through many hurdles but still you have been come this long and lead 20years of life and even found a good friend and you must have good memories with your friend who might not live with you now..
It may difficult for both you and her love to cope with the loss of her and you both are trying to get along for good and be happy.. may be this is what your friend also might have wanted not to live a guilty and single life.. if not you he should marry someone someday anyway..
Life will throw many challenges, you have to challenge them back and slove them..
Don't accept the defeat too early..
Anti depressants can help you cope with situation and make you mood better..
Kindly consult Psychiatrist for treatment
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consult online for further assessment and treatment
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Dr. Seujee Goswami
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
I can truly understand how exhausting it must feel to live with these symptoms for so many years. It takes a lot of strength to keep going, especially when relief has only been partial. The fact that you’ve continued seeking help shows real resilience, and it’s important to know that you’re not alone in this.
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• Please share these ongoing symptoms with your psychiatrist — sometimes adjusting medicines or adding newer options (like mood stabilizers or neuromodulation therapies such as rTMS/ECT) can help when standard antidepressants are only partly effective.
• Psychotherapy (CBT, mindfulness-based, or supportive therapy) alongside medicines often improves results.
• A neurological evaluation (like EEG/MRI) may help explore the “electric shocks/buzzing” sensations further.
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• Stick to a regular sleep routine and limit caffeine/alcohol, as they can worsen buzzing and anxiety.
• Try journaling your symptoms and triggers to discuss with your doctor.
• Gentle activities like walking, yoga, or relaxation breathing can reduce body tension and help calm your mind.
• Stay connected — talking with trusted family or friends can reduce the burden of carrying this alone.
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Addiction Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. you appear to be depressed. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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