Depression/ anxiety

[scatrbrain]

I've been struggling with anxiety and depression my entire adult life, at this point my illness has destroyed just about every relationship in my life. Recently I lost my doctor and all treatment that I was receiving, since then my issues have gotten even worse oh, I struggle to function doing everyday things like working, in fact I almost lost my job due to so many missed days. I turned 50 this month and I've always been skeptical that anyone could help me and now I'm almost convinced. I don't know where to go or who to turn to it's, I'm completely lost.

[brokenlight]

I’m sorry you’re feeling so lost.

But I’m glad you’re here and talking about it.

[Agora1]

You are not alone anymore scatrbrain... Welcome to the Support Forum.

[kenster1]

hi and welcome to you sure hope the forum helps a great deal in your recovery.relationships are difficult with depression/anxiety as I currently know somehow we will find a way.take care and all the best.

[SuZQ154]

We are here for you and glad you are posting. You are not alone. WE understand and can listen. Please know there is HOPE. I used to think I would not be able to go a day without crying, and cried every day for TWO YEARS! Through baby steps of "One day at a time", along with faith, Christian counseling, and family and friends who loved me through that DARK time, I began to see glimmers of that HOPE I am speaking of. What do you feel your next BEST step would be?

[scatrbrain]

Im not sure what the next step would be, over the last 6 months my counselor and doctor moved out of state, however i had not seen any improvement up until then. I had been diagnosed with a form of PTSD due to the loss of 8 people in a short period of time who were either close to me or related to me. What scares me is that ive been struggling with this long before all the deaths. Since the time when i was in my early 20`s, (almost 30 years ago) i visited many doctors and a few counselors but never really felt any better. At this point im terrified that there may not be a solution and that ill have to live with it for the rest of my life.

[SuZQ154]

Please know there is HOPE! You have been through so much! You are taking a step forward by posting. That's wonderful! Would you consider a new counselor? a new doctor? A secular counselor was not helping me very much, so I switched to a Christian one. My perspective, mood, and physical health improved. My counselor allowed me to vent and cry, but then gave me wise, Godly, practical advice. Life slowly got better. Again, please know there is HOPE!

[scatrbrain]

Im glad you found help. I think its a good idea to seek out a Christian counselor, my church does offer counselling. I will definitely explore this. Thank you!