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[Mask21]

Hello all. Found this site and hoping to find others dealing with same issues. I have depression and anxiety. My friends and family dont understand that when it hits me there isnt a reason. It just hits! And hard sometimes. Crying, feeling lost, hating the feeling and dont know how to get ride of it, sleeping, trying to crawl out of my skin. Thinking about taking anything that will help, but nothing will. I am on meds at max dose. Most of the time I can handle it, but then some days/weeks, I cant. That commercial where the lady holds the smile face mask on a stick hits home! Just be nice to talk to others that get it. Thanks!

[leanneski]

Hello,

Sounds horrible for you, anxiety and depression can be really isolating if you don’t feel you have anyone to talk to about it. There are lots of really nice and helpful people on this forum. Hope you feel better soon 💜 x

[Mask21 in reply to leanneski]

Thank you.

[BellaStarXX]

Hi Mask!

Anxiety is terrible! I know what you feel. I have had bad episodes with my health anxiety and every time I start crying because it becomes so overwhelming I feel like my significant other doesn't understand. They keep telling me that I am okay and to not think about, but they just don't understand that it is easier said than done. These thoughts just keep flowing in. I hope you feel better soon enough. Take care =) You are not alone.

[Mask21 in reply to BellaStarXX]

Thank you. I appreciate the response. I wish we could hand out a simulation to people.

[BellaStarXX in reply to Mask21]

Only then would people truly understand =)

[Kat63]

There are a lot of other people here who get it. You are not alone. Come here as much as you like. I’ve found it to be helpful.

[Lostmyself65]

Hi mask 21

My doctor has tried every combination of medication and nothing works on my depression. If you have never suffered from depression I don't think it's possible to truly understand. I'm sure your friends and family are concerned for you and want to understand. I find it hard to explain how I feel because it doesn't make since to me and I'm sure others find it totally unbelievable. I also find it easier to wear the mask rather than try to make other understand.

You are definitely not alone.

[Mask21 in reply to Lostmyself65]

The mask is easier. And it is truly hard to explain. Thank you for your response.

[Rachel2535]

It is so much easier to keep a mask on around the people we love. There is a vulnerability in not having it on. You mentioned that you think nothing will work but I have to say I disagree. I had depression for 25 years severe depression. Don’t give up hope! Keep searching for healing. Have you tried a counselor, pastor or mentor? Understanding what the underlined cause is is so important. Thank you for opening up. Praying for you!

-Rachel

[bluestars725]

Hi. There are many people here who understand how you feel, including me. I have generalized anxiety disorder and depression. Last month, when I told someone that I was in the middle of a depressive episode, they asked my why, and kept pressing me for a reason. Although I know I have some triggers for anxiety and depression, very often there is no reason. They are illnesses, and they hit me hard too. I often feel like I have to pretend that I'm fine because people don't get it. Very often I hear, "just get over it" or "think about something else". They don't understand that I can't do that. You're not alone. I hope you find this forum helpful.

[Mask21 in reply to bluestars725]

I get the same comments from people. Thank you for your reply. It helps knowing that there are others that get it!