Update

[Salforever]

The past three weeks have been tough. I had really scary thoughts 💭 of Harmony myself and my children and was scared to be left alone Bc of this. I did tell my primary doctor and he told me I have to stay on buspirone although he wanted to change it to Prozac or Xanax I said no bc I have to be able to function as a mom. My children need me and I refuse to be on Anything that will cause dependency and fatigue. So I went to get acupuncture and it’s helped me so much. Still don’t want to be alone tbh but also been taking traditional Chinese herbs and cbd oil and it’s helped me so so much I’m going to continue acupuncture. This is the first time that when I got a panic attack the feelings didn’t go away. This has been so frightening for me. My biggest fear is losing control. I finally had a good appetite today thank Goodness bc I lost ten pounds from how I have been feeling. I was forcing myself to eat. It was awful. Anyway I’m so grateful for this app and this community I just wanted to say all your advice was considered and I am taking it day by day. Blessings to you all

[GreyeyesXander]

Isn't there anyone that can help when it comes to the kids

[Salforever in reply to GreyeyesXander]

My mom lives 40 min away so it’s difficult for her to help out everyday. That’s the only person I have that can help me during this time

[Esther228]

Hi Salforever,

I am so sorry to hear about your struggles. I know it makes your day’s difficult! You sound like you are really trying hard and using a lot of different ways to help alleviate these feelings. That is so good. Have considered finding a counselor for help?

Some things that helped me through depression and anxiety are reading the Bible and devotionals, going to church, listening to Christain music, and spending time talking with good friends who have so much wisdom.

I’m sure thinking of you and encourage you to keep putting one foot in front of the other! You can do this!!

[Salforever in reply to Esther228]

I also started counseling with a psychologist and have been praying and going to church, listening to Christian music as well. I’m trying as many things as I can. The only thing I’m opposed to is drugs I can become dependent on. I don’t want that. I’m bothered with taking the buspirone tbh but it’s a lower dosage so I’m dealing with it. Thank you for your words I appreciate them so much!

[AERS]

Salforever - though I can not relate to parenting issue's - I can relate to not taking medication's - they send me into a tailspin. Yet - I can relate to losing weight and no appetite - to the extent that I can easily drop 10 to 15 pound's in a week. To this - it was suggested to me to drink whipping cream or coconut milk - the Goya brand has 770 calories per can. I often combine the 2 and add in a powdered nutritional mix - such as All One and the NOW protein powder and top off with strawberry syrup.

Like other's on the site have mentioned - I also take 5-HTP at night and GABA in the morning to help with the anxiety and depression - I use the NOW brand.

Like yourself - I also like natural method's. To which Natural News may have some suggestion's you can apply.

In the meantime - you are doing great! #1 - you are still breathing - just one breath make's a difference. #2 - you are reaching out for help. And #3 - you are finding something that work's for you.

Continue to take care of yourself - knowing that people care -

[Salforever in reply to AERS]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your suggestions and I will look into them! Someone else told me about 5-HTP but I haven’t tried it yet. Blessings to you