Feeling. Sad

[AmandaMe]

Hi,

I am new here. I need support and advice on how to deal with my depression and anxiety. Somedays I feel so alone and overwhelming sad. I hate it. How do I deal with these feelings?

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When I can feel myself sinking and I can’t be bothered to move or do anything. I force myself to do something. I might put my make up on get in my car and drive to the shops. I might do housework. I always have a book on hand that I’m half way through. Anything to busy my mind. Going to yoga helps me but again I have to force myself to go. I do know exercise is the best for us and our minds. I hope this helps.

[crackaLACKING]

As much as this sucks, my best idea is to keep as busy as possible. Try to do something calming or relaxing, like reading a book or listening to music. Watch a movie or do something that makes you happy.

[Surayah_x]

Hi lovely,

I suffer from the same feelings. I think there's a part of me that will always feel lonely within my depression, no matter how many people come into my life. I think being alone isn't a bad thing, but when sadness and overwhelming emotions come into it it hurts. I think sometimes we try and shun off emotions by doing activities and yes I think it is a great thing to do things like read and do creative activities because I do them a lot! But sometimes I know inside that by doing those things I am just avoiding how I feel and it can lead to an eventual breakdown. I think it's scary for us to deal with feelings and pain that have been built up for years and months but if we want to live a happier, not even just happier but peaceful life we have to deal with them head on. I'm in therapy and it teaches me to try and do it, but the hard work of dealing with the feelings has to come from you. You have to want to live a better life and be able to cope better for yourself. Anyways, if you ever feel sad you can pop up to me, I'm always here x

[Ddorne]

Amandame, I too have depression and anxiety plus OCD. I hope you have a therapist. If you have a good relationship with them it can be so helpful. I am also on meds for many years.I take Prozac, Nortryptline. For anxiety I take a small dose of klonapin and Also Gabapentin. I don't know if you want or are on meds. The combo of therapy and meds is good, that's what research says. I feel very lonely at times. I accept a certain amount of that but if it's bad I reach out. To family, friends or sites. This site is very good. Honest people and confidential. I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. Everyone here has anxiety and depression problems and they can really be comforting. Write often. God blessLD