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[BW0718]

I'm struggling with anxiety and depression. I have my whole life. I have many things to be happy about but I'm overweighed with the depression and anxiety to where I can't find positivity in things. It's starting to interfere with work and my social life. I want to spend everyday in bed and I sleep until I HAVE to get up for work. I had a panic attack that I couldn't control or help and was sent home from work. I keep bouncing around between medication because nothing seems to work. I'm tired and feel like giving up on everything. My family doesn't struggle with it like I do so I feel like I'm just in the dark. I feel like I'm burdening my friends and family with constantly messaging them about it when I have a breakdown. Turning to this site to help.

[FixingThePineapple]

I understand what you're going through, I am the same way sometimes. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to message me.

Have you tried to write down your thoughts and feelings when you become overwhelmed? Meditation or chanting could also help. Some people like to listen to music or write poetry.

I hope you start to feel better soon, check back in with us sometime

[BW0718 in reply to FixingThePineapple]

I got into a rut of drinking to fix my problems and obviously everything just got worse. I'm trying to think of new hobbies to turn things around but don't have much motivation. I like reading poetry if you have any suggestions on authors to look into. Thank you so much for your reply. I definitely will.

[FixingThePineapple in reply to BW0718]

That's cool I like to read as well. I used to read a lot of Edgar Allen Poe in high school but I liked his short stories rather than poetry.

[Jade1992]

I know where you are coming from. I will tell you this if you do hold it in then it will be worse than if you found someone to listen. Is there may be a church that had a support group that you can get into?