So distraught

[Lolo691]

my anxiety/depression seems to be ongoing thru the years. Currently taking 10 mg of an anti anxiety/anti depression pill. I have many accomplishments in my life. I eat well. I exercise almost everyday. I am financially secure. I am unemployed as of late, live alone, kids live in different towns and I am a total mess. At times I just want to get alone so i can burst into tears to receive the pressure. Then other days i am completely okay. I somehow feel if I had someone to share my life with this would all go away but know that cannot be the right answer. Right now I feel I am good for no one. So how is that for an opening intro.

[Hidden]

Par for our course intro...yep it comes and goes...I've been dealing with emotional issues for some time too ….some days are good....then it cycles to where they're not good at all...but bareable….it's sort of comforting to know it's not a constant downer.

[Hidden]

Beautifully said Lolo! Great intro! I understand how you feel. You are good...maybe just a little depressed. Look for and think about the positive aspects of your life and let go of the negative. You’re halfway there already! Live in today and stay out of yesterday and tomorrow. Distract yourself with things that make you happy (within reason, of course). Depression and anxiety don’t generally go away on their own. We have to take positive action and employ vigilance to make that happen. You’re so close!! Wishing you peace of mind 💐🙂💐

[Lolo691 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you GratitudeFirst. Your words brought tears to my eyes. Well Im up and out the door to work, getting hair cut and golf and dine with girl friends tonight. I just wish i could ge rid of this fear, this pit in my stomach, that scared feeling. Its crushing..palpable if you know what I mean. As you said, I will think of only the positives and go from them. As I say to myself..suck it up buttercup.

[trulycommited]

I want you to know that there is hope and there is purpose. Your life does have a purpose and you are significant. I can understand why you would be feeling so overwhelmed right now. I would strongly encourage you to reach out to people around you ----a friend, a church pastor, a doctor, a relative. Talking about this with a trusted person could be helpful. I am praying for you.