Rock and a Hard Place

[Jrick34]

This day hasn't been easy.. Eyes are heavy, filled with tears, thoughts are running amok and Iam staring down the barrel of a 14 hour shift. I just wanna know I can make it. Its hard and hurts but I have to keep going. I know this website to be a safe haven and I really need comfort at the moment. Geez, the feeling hopelessness can make the strongest man in the world humble...

[Hidden]

I hear what you're saying..now is the time to do slow breathing...counting to 4 in through your nose then out through your mouth...also great to feed positive thoughts into your mind... sure hope this helps you to some degree....

Dump trucks of love, peace, light, joy and groovy hugs!!!

[Jrick34 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much, everything helps!!

[Hidden in reply to Jrick34]

I'm all about the positive mind set ... even more so when the anxiety starts up...just like the little engine that could...we can too! It's amazing the power of our brains.....you've got this....let me know how you make out? I'm here for you...

Dump trucks of love, peace, light, joy and groovy hugs for you!!!

[BoohPear]

Hi Jrick34. so what's bought all this on today? What kind of work do you do that involves such long hours? You know there's so many of us out here suffering and caring about each other so don't give up. I hope things get easier for you and you can find the peace you need. 😺

[Jrick34 in reply to BoohPear]

Thank you!! And I work for the EPA, its gonna be a long day

[BoohPear in reply to Jrick34]

Yes I can imagine your job must be quite stressful but it seems you've been there a while . Over here in England all we here about is Brexitt. I tell you Jrick it can do your head in quicker than anything i know. Years dragging on and on and now a new P.M. Similar maybe to Trump!!!!!. I'm glad I'm not a youngster in this poor old world. Seems so many people don't give a damn. Do you have any hobbies? I know you love your music . You take care and try not to worry too much, we can do some of that for you 😺

[Agora1]

Hey Jrick, this is your safe haven to turn to when feeling as you do.

We are always here for you 24/7. That in itself is a comfort. I've pulled

some 14 hour shifts in my time and know how draining it can be. Take it

one hour at a time. Don't have your mind wander down til the end of the day.

That thought alone will bring you down. It only takes moments throughout

the day/nite to take long slow exhales of breath to calm your body and emotions.

You are a strong person, never forget that. Being strong, being confident in yourself

and staying positive will get you through anything. Breathe my friend. xx

[kevinloveslen]

Hello Jrick34,

I am really sorry that you are going through this anxiety and depression. I have PTSD and severe anxiety and depression. It is like a black cloud that envelopes me, closing in and trapping so that I can't breathe! That written, what I do when this happens is meditate on God's Word. I have a few favorite verses for this, but the two that are my absolute favorite are:

"No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will NEVER leave you NOR forsake you." Joshua 1:5 NIV

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "You are refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust!'"

I wish you the best and will keep you in my prayers.

May God Bless you!

Kevin