hit rock bottom

[storm2243]

Im new here don't know how this works really

[litethatnevergoesout]

hello storm2243 welcome to a wonderful caring community. post what you want to share, need help or support or advice with or just vent. More people will respond if you lock your post, here’s a link on how to do that:

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Read other posts and reply to other posts as you wish, most everyone is caring and struggling with anxiety and depression.

[Downinil]

Good evening storm2243! It’s nice to have you join us! Welcome!

[storm2243 in reply to Downinil]

thank you

[Dolphin14]

storm2243

Welcome to the community.

I'm very sorry for your struggles. I would guess that we all arrived here with that same issue. The bottom has a different impact on everyone's life. We all have different stories of hitting our bottom but we all had to be at a very low point to land here.

Now is the time for you to start climbing up. It took me time and alot of hard work. When I got back to the top I was a very different person. Happy and healthy.

I wish the same for you

🐬

[storm2243 in reply to Dolphin14]

happy to hear that!!

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. You are in a great place to get support.

[storm2243 in reply to gajh]

thank you

[blackcat64013]

Hi Storm2243,Welcome.

You have found a community of people with lived experiences of mental ill health who are supportive and willing to share there knowledge on journeys of recovery.

You are aren't restricted to writing. Poems, drawings and memes are welcome too.

Opt in or out as much as you feel you can. 🐈‍⬛

[storm2243 in reply to blackcat64013]

thank you

[fauxartist]

Your anonymous... just share what your comfortable with...it's cathartic, and your not alone.

[cashew78 in reply to fauxartist]

^^^ This ^^^

[storm2243]

ok here goes half of it....

when i was 28 i bought a house with my family owned my own car paid/worked for everything never took a handout for anything... fast forward now im 47 havent worked in 13 years i stopped when i had my son, i am homeless(living in my friends basement ) with my son my boyfriend of 15 years is not staying with us lives in an apt 5 minutes away and barley comes to visit and the kicker is he is the one that got us into this mess. i cry all the time i literally cant help it the tears just start even if there is no reason. i finally tried to get help for my anxiety and the psychiatrist instead of helping me shamed and judged me, and believe me it took a lot to even call for help.

[gajh in reply to storm2243]

I am glad you felt comfortable to share. This is an amazing place to get support. That is horrible that you had that experience with the psychiatrist. You should never feel shamed or judged. It is not your fault. I know it would be extremely difficult, but do you think you could give it one more try with a different psychiatrist? I have a wonderful psychiatrist. There are some good ones out there. I think it is good that you are here with us now. I hope you keep sharing.

[storm2243 in reply to gajh]

thank you i actually reached out to another one, i figured if i had the courage to try once i could try one more time fingers crossed this one is nicer

[gajh in reply to storm2243]

Good for you. I am sure that wasn't easy. Definitely fingers crossed.

[storm2243 in reply to gajh]

thank you

[Agora1]

Dear storm2243, we never shame or judge because we understand what the

emotional pain is all about. With this community, you will find others who not

only care but are ready to help you pick up the pieces. I'm glad you are with us xx

[storm2243 in reply to Agora1]

thank you

[Gramas]

I am sorry all this happened to you. It seems when things go bad they just seem to spiral downwards even more. You definitely should not feel shamed or judged for any reason. As others say I would look for a new psychiatrist as a good one can be very instrumental in a path to recovery. In the meantime set small goals for yourself and reach them as best you can – hopefully this will help you feel better about the future. Take care and let us know how you are doing.

[storm2243 in reply to Gramas]

thank you i have reached out to a new psychiatrist hopefully she/he is better

[Midori]

Hi Storm;

I'm uncomfortable with the thought that your boyfriend hasn't invited you to live with him when he is so close; I'm not surprised you are feeling depressed. It sounds as if he's not supporting you financially either.

I get the feeling he doesn't want to be with you. It's tough to say, but It's also tough to be living that experience. I may be wrong, and if I am, I apologise.

Your son will soon be of an age to look for work, unless he's planning College. Have you asked him what he thinks of the whole thing? It can't be great for him to see you in tears all the time.

He must also be fretting about things, being he's at puberty and will want to be thinking about getting a partner, having some life outside the home, sports, etc.

My son is my carer and he sometimes frets about having no work experience, he's cared for me since he left College. He will be left fairly well provided for, as I am a widow, elderly and disabled.

I hope your new Psychiatrist can help you. It was not the old one's place to judge you, or your life choices. Personally, I'd report him.

Cheers, Midori