Whats life for

[Cantdealanymore]

What is this life for

I feel like all I deal with is. Anxiety. Depression. And a lifelong of pain, suffering, betrayal, abandonment, fear, loss, infections

As a result I am bitter, miserable, crushed, jaded, and

Now

I

Feel

helpless.

[Simonn]

So sorry you feel this way, i sometimes do too. Are you seeing a doctor taking medication? That would be the 1st step to getting you feeling better.

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I promise there is a way to combat the demons that are depression and anxiety. Everyone on here has one form or the other of it. I have learned many coping skills over the years and have met many people that have overcome it.

There is a way to find love and be loved.Betrayal and abandonment are usually done by people that aren’t worthy of your time anyway or are bad for you. The loss hurts but that is possibly for the best. It just takes time to figure that out. Trust me I know. My dad left me when I was a baby. I was also divorced from my sons father. Both hard but better in the long run.

I suffer from chronic pain as a result from a near fatal car accident. After 30 years I just had a procedure that cut my pain significantly I was able to go from 30 mg of Morphine to the lowest form of Ultram which is barely stronger than Tylenol Emotional pain can also heal. It just takes time It may be there but you will control it rather than it controlling you. My step daddy, the one that chose me and loved me passed away 20 years ago on Christmas Day. It still hurts especially at Christmas but it doesn’t control me.

Infections can be cured easily usually. Obviously I don’t know yours.

Fear can be conquered. I like to use my proof journal for that one. You write down accomplishments. Big or small. Or even make a mental note. When faced with a similar situation you can look back and see that you can do it! You can conquer that...again

Life is so much more than that! I suffer! A lot! But I am also very blessed. I have an amazing son a stepson and now a daughter in law and beautiful grandson. My best friend, my dog Tater Tot, is now 14 and has some problems so I’m literally falling apart right now. I have had dogs in my life that I have lost. This one feels worse. Maybe because it’s right now. Maybe because I have bad anxiety right now. If I look at my proof journal though I know that somehow, someway, I will be okay. Not right this second but eventually. I don’t want you to think I feel like my problems are worse or I’m looking for sympathy. I don’t at all. I just saw you’re Post and was hoping I could help in some small way by letting you know you are not alone. Possibly physically I don’t know but you’ve got me. I’ve been through a lot! I’m here though and we have hope on our side and the odds are in our favor. Way more people succeed than fail at this thing called life. You can too! You do not sound bitter and jaded to me at all. You sound hurt. But caring and sensitive like most people with our illness. It’s not easy but that is not a bad quality. You can change a couple letters and helpless becomes helpful hopeless becomes hopeful etc. Anxiety treatment in large part is retraining your brain to see things differently. I really hope you have a doctor and a therapist. There are so many really good ways of dealing with depression and anxiety with or without medicine but it is better with help. You ARE worth it though! You deserve it! You are special! Don’t let anyone including yourself tell you otherwise! If you ever need a friend to talk to I’m on here daily. Usually more than once. You can private message me as well if needed. I feel we are kindred spirits in this thing called life. I’d be happy to chat anytime! Much love! I hope you find your peace!

[Sprinkle1]

I see you have two sound reply's, so I will keep mine short.' Find help, Dr. Therapy, support group. I have all of those as I have had much bad luck in my life. I am quite ill now with anxiety, and depression it hanging around?!!! So please be good to yourself. Do you have any family you can turn to or a good friend? Write to us, you are safe here, we will help you if we can. I send you strength, courage, love and a Big Hug. Sprinkle 1