Hopeless

[comb]

I’m feeling so low and hopeless today. I don’t care about anything. But at the same time I feel so awful, annoying, and stupid for not caring. Everything feels so unfamiliar and i don’t feel real. Depression is settling in, anxiety is berating me, and PTSD is a never ending reminder of what happened. I’m seeing a therapist, I’m on medication. I just don’t know how to get through today.

[Clarebear86]

Hang in there. Have you felt like this before?

[comb in reply to Clarebear86]

Thank you, yes I’ve felt this way many times in my life. Today feels insurmountable. But maybe I just need to be more relaxed about my expectations today.

[Clarebear86 in reply to comb]

There you go. You don’t need any advise from me. I was where you are earlier this morning. It always passes, just try and remember that.

[comb in reply to Clarebear86]

Thank you so much, it’s so nice to have this online community to raise each other up.

[ckw1]

Just try and take it a hour at a time or even a minute at a time if it’s necessary. I was in a similar situation yesterday. I felt so low and hopeless and didn’t want to even continue on. Today is a little better so far and I’m optimistic that it will go better than yesterday. Keeping my fingers crossed. Keep your head up better days are ahead

[comb in reply to ckw1]

Thank you for your kind response it’s always hard to remember it does get better

[Hidden in reply to comb]

Even tho we’re on meds we can still feel low sometimes. Always remember that. If you don’t currently workout and eat healthy then I suggest u try. That can help a lot with all mental illness. I’m on Buspar and Zoloft and a sleep med too. Zoloft helps w the low feelings trust me we understand how u feel.

[guitarfreak357]

What medication are you taking?..and how long you been on it? Ive been taking citalopram for 2 weeks now and I'm only just starting to feel some benefit. Get yourself a colouring book sounds crazy but massively helped me zone out in the most difficult of times. Give samaritans a call if things get difficult theyve helped me out in the past. Look after yourself

[comb in reply to guitarfreak357]

I’m on Buspar and Buproprion (have been taking for 3 months or so) and will begin Paroxetine today. Maybe today is one of those days where I need to go home early from work and color and get into pjs. That sounds really comforting.

[formygirls in reply to comb]

I am switching from Wellbutrin to Paxil as Wellbutrin doesn't help with the anxiety. I was on Paxil before and it made a world of difference! I do hope it helps you too. Deep belly breaths, in for 6, out for 6 - just breathe!

[Hidden in reply to guitarfreak357]

I started coloring like a month ago and it helps keep my Mind busy and the colors cheer me up. I also have a journal but haven’t really written yet. I don’t find it’s something I wanna do at the moment lol.

[Ml601]

I understand how your feeling. I have also felt hopeless alot of the past year and many times when I was younger. I just wanna say the moment will pass even tho some moments may feel like an eternity just in my experience. I don't know your full situation but I do hope your able to get past ur struggles.

[comb]

Having a really hard time getting a handle on anxiety this afternoon. I’ve tried meditating and everything but I just can’t seem to get it under control. I feel like I’m hyperventilating and exhausting myself

[Florida1959]

Go and talk to someone, hang on in there, get wrapped up,and go fir a walk, tell me 3 good things about yourself?

[comb in reply to Florida1959]

Hmmmm I have good music taste (lol), I like my eyes, I have a high pain tolerance?

[Florida1959 in reply to comb]

Excellent, and three more? I have good legs, lovely eyes and a good sense of humour!

[comb in reply to Florida1959]

I like my hair, my wit, and my creativity! This is kind of fun!

[Agora1 in reply to Florida1959]

Hi Florida1959

Great idea....I think it would be well worth you posting that for the Group.

Give us all something positive to think about.

Three good things about ourselves ..... xx

[Blackdogdoc]

Hang in there,,, I’ve felt that way many times, just know it’s temporary,, sometimes you just have to hunker down to wait for things to get better. Good job in seeing a therapist and taking medication. Maybe try some sort of exercise..... hang in there!

[comb in reply to Blackdogdoc]

Thank you! It’s been up and down and everywhere. I felt like I was sleepwalking all day. But then better, and then worse. Leaning into it I guess

[Susan512]

I'm sorry to hear that your not feeling good, I know it's hard I too are not feeling well It's be a bad year for me, I hope 2018 is healthy and a happy year for us, I wanna feel normal again 🙏

[Mullinax18666]

A cop physically abused me and shot at my family he was fired but I'm Afraid to go outside. I know how hopeless feels to me I don't know exactly how you feel but I can relate.

[Agora1 in reply to Mullinax18666]

Oh dear Mullinax, this is all a lot for your mind to handle. I am so sorry you've

experience so much trauma. x

[Mullinax18666]

6 months before that happen my dad was killed in front of me I held him while he died it caused me to go to a inpatient hospital I just got out 3 days when cop physically abused me and shot at my family .