I started experiencing severe anxiety after having back to back panic attacks (first time ever for me) that landed me a trip in the ER. Since then I’ve become more and more anxious and lately have started getting deeply depressed. I started seeing a therapist which is helping, but I don’t think I’m getting as much out of it as I’d like.
I think what I need at the moment is just some
support from those who have overcome this dark deep depression. It’s exhausting. I know I want to live and get through this, but the struggle is very real.
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My journey started the same as yours. Scary panic attacks almost two years ago and a long list of ailments, anxiety and depression on and off. It's definitely affected my personal and professional life. Anxiety and depression lead to health anxiety and physical symptoms of pain. I'm still blown away that our own thoughts can cause all sorts of physical pain. I still have rough days and nights but have had great weeks in the mix. I saw this as a sign to change my life. Stopped smoking, rarely drink alcohol and started to exercise more. Nothing was fast paced and I take my time. I'm interviewing for a new job next week since my current, high pressure sales job and micro management is too much stress and not my style. We all get caught up in life, paying a mortgage and working a job we don't actually love for years. It piles up on us and then we get hit with stress, anxiety and that can lead to depression. That's my short story. I don't know you but can suggest getting back to the old you. The real you. Jump on your bicycle or go after a new career. Join a club. Start painting on canvas, etc...My biggest improvements came when I stopped living everyday the same. Drive to work a different route, don't take a nap right after work, stop eating the same meals and just add in small changes.
A couple of years ago, I chose to reach out for professional help for my depression and anxiety. I was more depressed than anxious. I had suffered a series of traumatic events and my antidepressant stopped working.
I was diagnosed with a Major Depression/Anxiety Disorder. And had a full blown breakdown while the psychiatrist was trying to find alternative meds. Was also undergoing therapy.
It was debilitating and painful. I woke up every morning TERRIFIED of the day, and if I could get out of bed, that’s about all I could do - except cry a lot.
I learned a lot about self care during that year and a half. The best I could do most days was breathe. I put one foot in front of the other and went for help.
It’s a nasty illness
Finally the shrink and I found the correct mixture of meds and I’ve had a few months in the “sunshine” of recovery.
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