Will Things Ever Get Better?

[Olinick]

It seems since the start of this year I have a huge black cloud hanging over me. I get rid of one major anxiety producer and then before I have a chance to get back on track I am hit with another one. The anxiety and depression has become so bad at times I just don't feel I have any fight left in me. The doctor has adjusted my meds to try to help with the anxiety and depression but he can't stop all the bad things from happening. The counselor is helping by trying to get me to think more positively but when you get hit again, it is hard to try to think positively. I just don't feel like I can fight it all anymore.

[Atimetoheal]

I understand. It takes all your strength to keep fighting and it will pay off. Good things will come. It’s the ebb and flow of life and this shitty disease. Have you tried meditation? It can help to settle the brain.

[Olinick in reply to Atimetoheal]

It's funny you said that. I have done meditation in the past and have been thinking of doing it again. The past several days I have seen various programs about meditation and it has gotten me thinking more of doing it again. I just have to push myself to do it. When the anxiety and depression get bad it is harder to make myself meditate. I will push myself this week to do it. Exercise can also help which I haven't been doing either.

[Atimetoheal in reply to Olinick]

Yes push yourself to meditate this week. Lot less effort than exercise. Being in nature can help too. Let me know how it goes!