Phil Collins may have...

[Mellowme73]

said it best ..." the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows..." about my bout with anx and dep...

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That’s for sure. I have lost my love for life but I wear a fake smile every day.

[Mellowme73 in reply to Hidden]

Hello, RtN9... My smile muscles are tired at the end of each work-day for the same reason. I hope to be getting the book The Power of Now by Tolle. Other peeps on this site have said it helps. I want all of us to get back to feeling better soon.

Chris

[Hidden in reply to Mellowme73]

Hi there,,,yes. I may get the book also. Don’t know about you, but I wasn’t always like this....used to be very happy until trauma struck 2 years ago. I am 61...had the perfect life. Now I struggle through each and every day.😥

[Mellowme73 in reply to Hidden]

Sorry about your experience with trauma. I'm 58 and just now working w/ a Dr to be able to sleep and another to talk to as I can't bring myself to talk about this feeling to family or friends. I spent my days off mostly watching mindless tv. We have got to be more proactive to get past this. I use to enjoy being around people and myself in just the past year...not so much now... Have a better day.. we'll catch up later.. Gotta go to work and share my fake smile.

[Mellowme73 in reply to Hidden]

I hope your struggles are minimal, today. My thoughts are with you...

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The pain does grow with anxiety but it really can get better. With support things can improve. It is nice to find a song that sums up how you feel.

[Mellowme73 in reply to Hidden]

I just can't listen to THE WALL anymore...to poignant to my anx and dep...therepy w Drs this week.

Chris

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It is great you have therapy. I hope it goes well.