depression

[anich]

hi, just writing to express myself, attempting to not feel so alone

[Katie68121]

Your not alone, what is on your mind? How is your day going? Today I started fresh, went to the gym, and now just sitting at home until I work later.

[anich in reply to Katie68121]

Thank you for saying I'm not alone. I certainly feel like it. Everything is always on my mind. Glad your day went well. Gym is always a good place to blow off steam. I try to be outside for my exercise since I feel so cooped in all the time. What type of work do you do.

[Katie68121 in reply to anich]

I work in a restaurant. I'm a server..and I have anxiety everyday...especially social anxiety, kinda ironic but I need my job. What about you? I love being outside too-especially like to hike.

[anich in reply to Katie68121]

Currently full time student and dog sitter walker . Want a job at a book place though. Going to school for computers .

That is interesting with your job but being a server can make good money and it is more about catering to the customer.

I enjoy hiking as well but am. Out of shape for it currently. But definitely relaxing.

Thank you for the response. I apologize for my delayed response time.

[Katie68121 in reply to anich]

No worries! Thats cool you are a pet sitter, I love animals and I am actually a pet sitter myself. I like working in a restaurant for the $ and sometimes I enjoy the social aspect, but it can be very overwhelming most of the time. Every time I go into work my anxiety is crazy...but I just let it happen, because I can't make it go away Hope your day is going well !

[anich in reply to Katie68121]

Oh awesome. Yeah I love animals. What is your favorite kind of animal?

I can understand that about your job. Ever try meditation?

[Katie68121 in reply to anich]

I think my fav animal has to be a dog (don't tell my two cats) haha! But my fav wild animal is a giraffe. I have not tried meditation..have you?

[anich in reply to Katie68121]

Cats and dogs are both good animals. Wild animal for me is an owl.

I've done meditation every now and then but with add and depression it makes it very difficult for me.

Have a great day.

[Cjonesabq]

Anxiety and depression can be very lobely indeed but you are not alone. It is an important step to reach out for support and you have taken that step!

[hannah821]

You are not alone. There are many like you who suffer from loneliness including me. To be seen , heard and cared about are cures from disconnection. These 3 are from a YouTube video on loneliness. Check it out.