Drowning in suffering.

[AntiSocialSocialClub]

By far the hardest things I have and ever will face in life are mental illnesses. Day in, day out there's never relief. You can get a broken leg and the doctor can see the problem but the doctor can't go in your brain. By no means am I saying that physical problems aren't painful and tough, but I'd probably rather have a broken leg than mental illness. OCD, anxiety, depression, once you get over one the other one hits.

[Denise7_11]

Yes I feel like that all times it’s like a never ending to the panic attacks anxiety

[9everton in reply to Denise7_11]

I feel exactly the same my days are ruined by constant anxiety,panic and an never ending depression and crying bouts,tried meditation but can’t concentrate when practicing it,reading endless books about coping skills,but I am still in a fearful and anxious state of mind,now worrying about every ache and pain I get and really struggling each day to move out of my comfort zone.This forum and many friends on here help me to talk about my issues and brings me a great relief when everything else fails.

[AntiSocialSocialClub in reply to 9everton]

I'm sorry you guys are suffering so much. I have also tried meditation but just can't concentrate either. Recently, I have tried a Tibetan meditation where you just hum and focus on that. It works better for me. I really hope things get better for you.

[JLoInCali12]

ASSC, are there things you can do that make you feel better? Exercise? Self-care? Music?

[AntiSocialSocialClub in reply to JLoInCali12]

Just having a good nights sleep helps a lot. I've been doing exercise daily but stopped recently because I haven't been in too good of shape physically. I was just really worked up yesterday, but feel better now.

[JaaKK]

Remember, we are not made to walk these roads of life alone. Do you have family, friends... who can come along your side to encourage and support you? I pray and ask God to help me, to take my hand and walk me through the storms of life. There will always be storms that we have to go through, they, help us to build character in who we are, they also teach us lessons in what we need to know and how we can sometime help others as well. These storms also teach us things about ourselves too. We are all stronger than we give ourselves credit for. As people we can endure and persevere, that is what God has given to us as a gift- our spirit. A spirit to live and thrive to seek for what is ahead. God can help each and everyone of us, if we seek Him out and ask for His help and forgiveness, if we accept Him as our personal Lord and Savior. He will help us through all our trials in life if we allow Him in. - I pray and read the bible, I listen to uplifting and encouraging music. I make sure I put myself around people who are positive and optimistic. These things help me be an over comer of the storms in my life. I know you can over come this situation you are dealing with now- one step at a time. I am praying for you!

[AntiSocialSocialClub in reply to JaaKK]

Thank you so much for such a nice reply. Yes, I am blessed to have a very kind and supportive family that is willing to do whatever they need to do to help me. I do have some friends but it is tough because I have social anxiety and I sometimes feel as though they are thinking something negative about me. I go to church with some of my friends so that helps too. It is very true that we are much stronger than we think. Thank you again for replying and I really hope your life gets better in any way possible.