Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar

[rollercoasterliving]

I have lived with these issues for most of my life. I have done almost everything I can think of to help. I just want suggestion on how you deal with this? It's not like I live a bad life, my brain just controls my life. I just want to feel happy again. I'm not even asking for these feelings to go away, I just want some type of relief. So please share what you have, whats helped you, whats made you keep trying.

[Txaps]

Honestly I keep going because I know there is a purpose to the pain. I woke up and was given another chance to do better. I hate that I'm not the person that I used to be but I can only hope to be that person again. I got to a point where i thanked god that it was me going through what I'm feeling instead of my husband or my mom or a close friend because i wouldn't wish this on anyone. I just have to have faith that I'm strong enough to overcome. It's a daily struggle.

[ChicagoGirl1961]

Depression and anxiety equals pain and suffering. Benzodiazepine and antidepressant medication have helped me. I still struggle with both anxiety and depression but at least with the meds it is manageable and I enjoy a fairly good quality of life. What have you done to try and address what you struggle with? Prayers to you & you are not alone. Stay strong.

[Roxylox]

I have bipolar, I've dort of self diagnosed myself with social anxiety. The social awkward ness is what I consider my worst issue. I have never ever properly fit in anywhere. I really tried at my former workplace that l only left last year, but once again was rejected - I'm 55

My latest effort with coping has been to join a local Mental Health Engage group online. On it we talked mostly about music and poetry. It has though now broken up for Summer. The 2 Groups left are with people who wouldn't have mental health issues , some are quite elderly and sort of stiffer. I'm a little scared of Them!

My Bipolar is kind of situational, occurred after a bereavement each time. The last one was after a 25 year gap. First major one was after the death of my father second after the death of my Brother. After the second one

6 years ago I was put on Lithium .

So far its suiting me very well.

I don't know your home situation. I'm lucky enough to have a good understanding husband and good young adult children. That definitely helps. Also l am a positive thinker. It does often get me down that I nevermore any local friends her since I married 26 years ago. Had 4 or 5 good ones in my youth, miss that.

Do you follow your interests. I just finished an online course on a subject that interests me. I found that Great! I try and sing aloud more if no ones around. Love helpful podcasts, and funny ones. Am also trying a bit of creative writing - something I thought I would never try. Journalling helps with releasing thoughts. There, l may have been no help. I wish you the very best of luck