Living alone.

[OrygunBasser]

How many of you have lost a loved one and are now living alone? I am 63 and had to just recently place my wife of 29 years in an Alzheimer facility. I am falling apart and do not know what to do with myself when I get home to an empty house. I find myself crying way more than I should be, not sleeping well. At least I am losing some weight which is a good thing. I have no family and few friends that do not have there own problems. No support groups in this podunk town either. Never faced anything so difficult.

[mikepags]

wish I had something to offer but I couldn't imagine...........stay strong and hang in there

[TNT]

I too just can't imagine what you're dealing with .. wish I was there to keep you fishing and busy

[fordguy_85]

I can't imagine how hard that must be for you. I'm very sorry to hear about it. I'll be keeping you in my prayers

[toddgot5fish]

and its a bad time of year too. not like you can just go out and take a walk. the weather will be slowly getting better over the next couple of months. i was 39 when my wife of 17 yrs passed. though not being married for as long as you were, i can sympathize . then again , i have no idea how i would cope with my wife needing a facility ... hang in there , it takes a lot of time. and i agree , it would help if you had a support group, person...to talk with. let me know if i can help in any way Ray.

[Pro-Hunt]

First off; I am for you and your wife. So sorry you are having to go through this!!

It sounds like you are depressed and rightfully so! Please go see a doctor and talk with them as they can help. If you are a church going man; go talk with your pastor/priest. As hard as it may seem you need to get out of the house and do some things you enjoy.

Keep your head up and things will get better with time.

[gamblerjewell]

We feel for you man I cant imagine going through that I have been married 25 to mine and we are still relitively young mid 40's. She is my one and only. It helps us not take for granted what we have. Keep fishin and chat with the BBC brotherhood whenever you want. Keep remebering the good times.

[bassindon2]

Sorry to hear about your situation. It can be very lonely at times and I am sure others will say the same. Just this September I lost my wife of 46 years to an accident and have been dealing the day to day things. I have found that my answer has come from getting reacquainted with a couple of old fishing buddies and getting out on the water for a few hours one or two days of the week. If the weather is to bad to fish then just a good cup of coffee and some conversation at a local reastraunt will fill some time and give you the chance to interact.

Not wanting to push religion on you but I have found that some time in church or doing some community service is another choice that with help ease some or the pain. Wish I had more to offer but it is important that you do get out and interact with some folks.

[JDH_STL]

I can't imagine what you're going through but I will keep you in my thoughts.
You have a huge support group right here my friend and the good thing is it's always open

[haftafish22]

I'm sorry to hear this, but think you should not get down, but understand the lord has his reasoning behind this. Be strong my BBC brother, get out do what you can, find a project, do anything to keep your mind from wandering, and if you ever need someone to talk to, please send me an IM. I could never understand your ordeal, but i will do my damnedest to do whatever I can to help someone in need. My are with you.

[NCsmallies]

Hang in there bud. If you were near we'd go throw some of those Arigs everybody's a cussin about! Chin up, head high!

[earthworm77]

I can't even imagine what your going through. Try to stay strong though, you are in our prayers.

[adamchasejones]

Hang in there. i'll b praying for ya.

[bubby]

Prayers sent your way

[tkoglin]

What about adopting a mature dog from an animal shelter? The companionship would be good for both of you.

[Largemouthlou]

Take all these suggestions!! Very important to keep busier then ever now!!

Very sorry to hear about the wife

[grassman]

Adopting a dog from the local shelter or volunteering their a couple of hours a week can do a lot to boost your spirits. Stay Strong.

[billius]

I"ver lived alone for almost 11 months. My wife, Patt, died at the end of February of 2011. It takes some adjusting as you well know. I was really a mess for many months. I cried everyday for many months. I still cry some two or three times a week, missing my wife. I've done a lot more praying since Patt has been gone. I actually feel much closer to God than I ever have. I had to move back home to Indiana to help myself. I'm not far from my daughters and I have several close friends nearby. That has helped a lot. But, I will not say being alone is easy. Prayers are sent your way. If you need to talk just let me know. I will IM my phone number to you.

[twitch]

stay strong and pray. It's not easy and i can't imagine what it's like but you will get thru it you also have a BBC family and we will help this place is never closed...

[Bassin' Brian]

I think a dog would be a good thing.