Gotta keep trying

[Juliagail]

Hi. Anxiety and depression since childhood, didn’t realize what it was as a kid but knew other friends didn’t feel the way I felt. Very recently divorced, starting anew with these crippling disorders and always feel isolated even with 3 loving daughters and other family. Recently diagnosed with ADHD.

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome

I hope we can help you on here, a lot of people here have been through a lot of stuff. Someone will give advice I'm sure and tell you about their own experience with A&D.

You are not alone on here, you can make friends too or just chat bout anything.

Nice to meet you Juliagail.

[Hidden]

This is a great time to focus on your girls, creating an enduring bond. That’s what I did with my 3 children when I got divorced way back in ‘96. They kept me grounded and out of the pit because I knew how badly we all needed each other! I wouldn’t take a million dollars for those days.

Feeling isolated and isolating are two different things to me...I think I hear that you’re feeling alone? You’re definitely not alone in your feelings...I honestly think we all feel that way when we’re actively depressed. It’s a common symptom. When I feel that way, I need to reach out with gratitude in my heart and try my best to connect with those around me. It sounds like you have plenty of folks to connect with. If you’re spiritual, now might be a good time to renew that part of your life. I sincerely hope you and your girls have the time of your lives right now!! 😊

[Juliagail in reply to Hidden]

Thanks❤️ Part of this particular funk is that the girls just left with their Dad on vacation. I’m afraid I’m depending too much on the kids. I have options to go see family (all of which are out of town) but the weight of the illness is making it impossible to even get in the shower. I’m just taking it hour by hour today. Baby steps.

[Hidden in reply to Juliagail]

I understand... I’ve been there. Baby steps is a very good plan. I can see that you’re experiencing the loneliness of the depression along with actual loneliness, if that made any sense! I’m so sorry for your pain/suffering. I sincerely hope it begins to lift very soon...