Support resources

[HelpingafriendT]

Does anyone have a good source for books, websites or what ever to help friends and lovedones with panic, anxiety and PTSD?

[hypercat54]

Try this one as there is lots of info on there. Also put the search criteria on YouTube and loads of videos will come up. x

psychcentral.com/

[marheart in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks for referral to psychcentral.com/ Full of anxiety info.

My brain and body were beginning to accept meditating, then the GAD symptoms escalated and I'm having trouble coping with TV, headset on computer, noises in the neighborhood, etc.

Is Big Pharma slowing research because finding a cure would put them out of business since so many people are suffering and taking meds?

[hypercat54 in reply to marheart]

As I am quite cynical I would say probably. I don't understand enough about it all though to really have a firm opinion on it. x

[marheart in reply to hypercat54]

Does it interest you enough to follow up and learn more?

We would like to hear your positive spin on saying you don't know enough about it and leaving us hanging for how you are helping yourself.

[hypercat54 in reply to marheart]

No not really. I care about very little about anything these days and just want a peaceful life. This could be my age talking as I was a lot more of a firebrand when I was young. Personally I don't think fighting for anything gets anywhere though I do admire those who have causes to follow. I think it does more for them though than effecting any real change.

Does that answer your question? x

[marheart in reply to hypercat54]

My therapist asked me if I don't take care of myself first, who will take care of me?

You are the most worthwhile cause in the whole universe. Fight for your right to be the best you can be.

Tuff love! Go for talk therapy.

I know it's easier for me to tell others what to do but to do it consistently for myself? Well, not so easy.

[hypercat54 in reply to marheart]

I am and I do which is different to what you were saying. I am in my 60's and am too tired to fight much now. I am winding down now and this is what I need - not winding up! x

[marheart in reply to hypercat54]

I am much older than you. Age does make a difference when we retire to a different life style. Especially when poverty comes knocking. Retirement wasn't in my plans. The economy tanked several years ago. My job was downsized and companies would not consider an educated senior into their ranks.

However I've learned I can't blame others for my situations. I have to learn to take care of me first.

I understand the winding down idea. I believed that krap too. I want quality of life not quantity. When depression entered my life I couldn't or wouldn't believe it. Now I know depression is real. Getting out of it's way is difficult for elders who don't have assets or a loving support group.

I applaud you for telling the truth instead of repeating back what you are "supposed to say".

[hypercat54 in reply to marheart]

Thank you. I always say what I mean and don't make excuses. I have suffered with depression all my life but have long since learned to deal with it and live with it. I have not been able to have a few big important things in my life so never married or had children. It would have been too much for me. I have to lead quite a simple uncomplicated life and I do.

Still when I faced the decision in my late 20's to either top myself or do everything in my power to have a life, I am pleased I decided the latter and think how lucky I am to have had it at all. I have never had a victim mentality and never will and just try and enjoy life as much as possible. x

[marheart in reply to hypercat54]

Thank you for being an inspiration!

Keep up the good work.

[JordanAlford]

Suicide prevention hotline

[HelpingafriendT in reply to JordanAlford]

It’s not that bad for me