How has mental health issues impacted your day, today?

Hi, what country or state do you reside in and how has mental health impacted your day?

[Dolphin14]

I had a lot of anxiety this am because I had to drive somewhere. I hate the feeling. Once I got in the car I was fine. I knew that would happen so why can't I just bypass anxiety. So frustrating

USA

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you for sharing this. Much appreciated.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I’m in the USA. The last few days I’ve been good. I actually had energy and motivation. I think it’s because I bought an InstaPot pressure cooker and that got me excited. I hate cooking. The heat outside let up just a little as well. That always makes things better. How about you?

[Hidden in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

Hi Neuronnerd, today is a bit sluggish because of depression symptoms. I like to hear how small things like a pressure cooker are appreciated it means an effort to see the good in life is being made, props. I think I'll have sushi with a friend so I am using that as a source of happiness.

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to Hidden]

Sounds great. I hope you enjoy it.

[Spider-Man98]

I live in the united states, I had a panic attack coming out of Wal-Mart this morning I had a plan to handle it but I didn't follow through I got caught in the moment and I got anxious

[Hidden in reply to Spider-Man98]

Hi Spider-Man98, it's okay learn from this and forgive yourself. Happens naturally because of anxiety but make it a moment to learn from.

[Spider-Man98 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I'll try to learn from this

[Hidden]

Hi. Today I have already had a panic attack and a psychogenic non-epileptic seizure which means it is caused by psychological issues and not by my brain waves so there is no way to stop them. The seizures make me feel so helpless and alone because I don’t know anyone at all who experiences psychogenic seizures and the fact that there is nothing anyone can do to stop them makes me just want to die sometimes because I could have to deal with these the rest of my life.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hidden, thank you for sharing. The fact that you know no one else who experiences the same thing can chosen to be perceived as a reason to change your beliefs about life and yourself. Try viewing it as a chance to build your mental strength and a reason to prioritize yourself almost like being selfish but for a good cause. I hope this helps you.

[Hidden]

Today I woke up dreading work, it's what gives me anxiety and my inability to just do it makes me depressed since everyone says I'm like this with everything but trust me thats an over generalization because they're to lazy to understand.

To deal with it I went skateboarding this afternoon to get some outside activity in and then when my shift started I pulled out my juul and started smoking when the nerves got bad, not my favorite thing but the nicotine calms the nerves some. I do have emergency anxiety medication but it knocks me out and the other 20 medications I've been on never worked and actually caused worse health issues so I am where I am, working through it normally.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Tolongtoenter, thank you for sharing. Keep striving for progress don't give in to the darkness and find light in all small things. Do more of what makes you happy and that is actually good and beneficial to your mental health consider more hobbies. You are worth the effort.

[CompulsiveCrocheter]

My anxiety makes my heart pound sometimes. As my name implies I focus on crafting, especially crocheting to stay focused and mindful. Also, my house has never been cleaner as I pick one extra area to clean/organize above the usual stuff.

[Hidden in reply to CompulsiveCrocheter]

Hi CompulsiveCrocheter, crafts like crocheting sounds like an interesting and great way to distract negative thoughts and occupy yourself kudos.

[marheart in reply to Hidden]

A friend is on disability. Home bound and sick. She crochets shawls and scarfs to give to Chemo patients. They especially appreciate the loving care that goes into making them.

What can you do to help yourself and others?

[Hidden]

I’m in Australia, my anxiety today has been up and down. 😔

Thanks for asking and caring about others.

Garfield24

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Bobbyabby, thank you for sharing. My pleasure.

[marheart]

Applied for low income medical help in USA. The anxiety of having an Intake worker come to my house set me ticking off all night and before Social Worker arrived.

Then after he left I went back to breathing and feeling startled with great power and fear.

[Hidden in reply to marheart]

Thank you for sharing. Congratulations you got through with it. Perception is key, view this as a challenge you overcame.