Beating the morning blues.

[CapitalT]

I muddle through my days, trying to be strong and positive, if I can get through to the evening without major issues I feel I've succeeded for another fraught day.

Evenings aren't to bad, seem to go to bed positive and hopeful for the next day, but within an hour or so my anxiety kicks in big time, often followed by depression and the want to end my life.

Samaritans help, but I feel using them can be a double edged sword, helping yet avoiding sorting myself out and moving forward.

Does anyone have similar feelings and tips that can help ?

Thanks

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[redbridges7diana]

Maybe stick to a schedule, I have the same problem so maybe I'm not the best to give advice,been there though, just trying to help...

[CapitalT in reply to redbridges7diana]

I try, but home alone with little to occupy the mind is very hard.

Long story, won't bore you with the details.

There are probably many more having similar, so I guess we're not alone.

Thanks for the advice...

[redbridges7diana in reply to CapitalT]

It is tough,,, the details may be unique to you but your anxiety is shared by millions....our numbers are many....don't give up....

[Lostjoy]

I am this way. By the afternoons I am feeling hopeful, but the anxiety still pops in and out. Bedtime is not to bad. Mornings it starts all over again. I feel like it is a constant struggle. It's been going on for months.

I long to feel like my old self, and I am scared to death that I will never get there again.

[CapitalT]

Anxiety hit me bad again this afternoon, had to get out for a walk to distract myself, then spent some time on the phone to Samaritans.

Not sure I can get back to 'my old self' as I'm not sure what that was or is, feeling very lost.

[Lostjoy in reply to CapitalT]

What is Samaritans?

[CapitalT]

UK Phone Support, 116123

[Lostjoy in reply to CapitalT]

I am trying to sleep without any meds again. I was able to get 4 hours in. It's 3 am where I am and I am awake already.

How are you sleeping?

[CapitalT in reply to Lostjoy]

Badly, from about midnight until the early hours, then perhaps just staring at the ceiling.

It suck and suicide comes knocking