Life with Depression and Anxiety

[p0isonedapple]

I am 23 years old. I have frequent anxiety attacks and now i'm on Quetiapine and Clonazepam to calm me down for depression. It's hard to tell if I'm coping with the difficulties of my life now, or if it's the meds, or both. I am very lost. I've been hurting for a very long time yet I try to hold on despite the times I feel like drowning myself because I know there are people who love me. I feel very hopeless and helpless most times but I try my best to make the most of my time even if I feel like I'm just filling in time from when I wake then sleep. I am heartbroken but I am here as a branch of hope for those who feel like they are alone in this time.

[maslater]

For me a combination of medication,counseling, and meditation helped greatly.

[mvillarreal]

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling heartbroken right now. I like maslater 's suggestions. Have you considered getting an animal? For some people, animal companions have helped people get through some really hard times. My cat actually stopped my nervous breakdown and may have saved me from committing suicide at one point. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

[ladydoot]

I agree with the others. A combo of therapy, medication and self care has helped me. Self care like meditation, yoga and alone time are my faves. Now it may take a while to see results but I promise it will help.