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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have been there down to the suicidal thoughts when DH travels and I'm stuck with the kids. Those trapped, frustrated, isolated feelings are understandable, but the suicidal thoughts (which I've had specifically in that same situation) indicate something more is needed to get you through. For me this was a sign I needed to go on an SSRI for awhile. I sometimes also take an SSRI to get through winter because the weather contributes to that trapped feeling.

Talk to your primary care physician. They can prescribe an SSRI if it's easier for you to get and manage it through them rather have to find and set up appts with another doctor if that's easier. Mine also replies readily to messages through the online portal within a day or two (I use Medstar primary care). I just wanted to mention this because finding and setting up an appt is so tough when you're in that zone.

Other things that helped: I'm really clear with DH that I feel this way when he travels. I ask him to avoid posting what he's doing on social media till he's back because seeing him out and about while I'm stuck makes me feel more trapped. Then I make an effort to set up one thing, as others suggested, to look forward to and plan the heck out of it.

This season in life is tough, just want you to know that you are not alone and your feelings are understandable. But when those feelings are that severe that the suicidal thoughts pop up (even if you think you wouldn't act on those thoughts), it's a sign that a some extra, outside help is needed.

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