I had finally developed a schedule and I was starting to feel great, but with an immense amount of effort. Then I got into car accident and my depression/anxiety had a field day.
Does anyone have pointers on how to maintain your strength when these tough times come around? It’s crazy because when I have a hold on my depression, I’m anxious about something bad happening in my life again.
Crazy things happening is just a part of life. It's not something we can prevent unfortunately. We just need to find the strength to deal with all the craziness around us. Everything happens for a reason and we grow stronger with every new experience. I find comfort in prayer and gospel music. It's gotten me through tough times. Just this year I've experienced severe anxiety, a death in the family, I lost my job, and I'm dealing with my husband having to leave for the police academy. I'm gonna be on my own for a while just me and our 3 kids. Life's tough but we can't let it get the best of us. Remember that you're in control and speak positive to your life. There's nothing we can't overcome. I'm here if you need to talk. I'm nowhere near perfect or have my life fully under control but I'm able to help anyway I can.
That’s so true. I try to think of life as happening around me and not to me. Depression sometimes makes me feel like life is out to get me. So tackling that mindset set is a must. I love music too!
Wear you able to find another job?
That's a good way of looking at things! We're really just in war with ourselves here because we can choose to let these things around us affect us or find the good in them no matter how hard it may be. It's definitely easier said than done I can't even say how many times I would just cry and not even try anymore but if we don't fight for ourselves no one else will. And no I didn't find another job but I saw it as a positive thing I get to spend more time with my kids they're 2, 3 and 8 years old and my 2 year old actually has autism which is something I learned this year also. It's a lot to take in I'm only 24 years old. I'm not giving up and neither should you. You matter! Tell yourself that every morning when you get up.
Yes we are and we are worth the fight. You what everything happens for a reason so you lost that job for greater things. I’ve heard that some type of diet is very beneficial to kids with autism. I believe it was gluten free or something.
Hey. So I literally went through the same exact thing a couple months ago. I had been developing a schedule and then got into a car accident that even though was super minor and I wasn't hurt, nor was I at fault, dealing with my insurance, the other guy and getting my car fixed was a NIGHTMARE. I felt so depressed and anxious for a good long while afterwards because I was constantly afraid of the next bad thing happening.
Honestly, my best advice for you, based on my experience, is take it slow. Take it one day at a time. Any kind of car accident is scary and upsetting, and for me it created a whole mindset where I was afraid that something else bad was going to happen.
But here's the thing about life: you go through good times, and you go through bad times. There's no such thing as a true "happily ever after" as my naive younger self once believed. You might be going through a bad patch right now. But think of it this way: you are on your way to happy times again, and when you get there it's gonna be so worth it.
Keep hanging on. Take it slow. Take time for yourself. Keep your friends and family close and ask them for help when it's needed. You got this.
Omg thank you! That’s exactly how I feel. I’m like omg when will something else bad happen. The doctors the lawyers and getting my car fixed. But this time I’ve learned to self care more. I’m not as focused on my car. I’m just glad that I’m ok and I’ll try to take it slow !
I'm glad your safe and on your way to recovery and getting your car fixed. I hope I've been able to help <3
I don't have pointers but damn I can relate. I had a brain bleed 2/12/18 and I went into the deepest darkest and lowest point in my life. Medicine helped bring me out but not till I went to a new psychiatrist. The old one wouldn't increase my medicine dose.
Do you have anything that helps outside of your medicine? I’m so sorry to hear that! The fact that you’re here giving someone else comfort truly shows your strength and character
My coping strategies:
Go to the river and sit on the boat dock.
Exercise by playing sports racquetball or golf or cutting firewood
Go for a walk
Check out a mindfulness mental health app called pacifica.
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