Highly successful and now out of work

[coop11]

I have always been very successful in my career. I started a new company and after almost a year had a crash. I am struggling with anxiety and major depression. I cant seem to get out of the hole. Anyone else experience trouble with feelings of worthlessness and afraid to be alone? Sometimes it seems my brain is broke. What the heck...

[Brianda_f]

Hi,

I’m sorry you’re feeling like this, but you’re not alone. I’ve been feeling exactly how you feel off and on for the past 2 months. And each time I feel like it’s finally gone away, it just comes back even worse.

[doingmybest2017]

This is the depression messing with you. I’m going through it too. You are still the same person that was successful and remember that no outside success defines you. Your worthiness comes from within.

[gogogirl in reply to doingmybest2017]

Really like this!!!!

[Windy101]

YES. It has happened to me. And I urge you to talk to a counselor as soon as possible, to process what happened and plan for the future. You can survive this. I think most of us here share your feelings for one reason or another.

You are not a bad person; you just had a bad experience. They are better things out there for you, I promise. Life is is full of adventures and the unexpected.

[Sprinkle1]

Your brain is mixed up the neurotransmitters are not firing properly. I have had those spells, right now I am in a bad depression with killer anxiety. I have good Dr. and a Psych. nurse practitioner they are trying to help me get re- balanced. I do not like to take pills, but I am on 6 a day right now. I would suggest you talk to your Dr. you may need an antidepressant. I would also talk to a therapist and try to find a support group. It is hell to suffer. We want you well, be kind to yourself, do not put yourself down, do at least 1 nice thing for yourself each day.

We love you and wish you well. Sprinkle 1

[coop11 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you for such kind words. I am really struggling today and I am running out of options.