Generalized Anxiety/ Depression

[Flawesome2019]

Hey all....new here. I was diagnosed with GAD/depression/OCD, ADHD June 16, 2016 at age 43. I have all of this controlled with medicines. Well, hubby blindsided me with divorce August 2 of this year. I am fine with the divorce. His loss. I am currently living with a female roommate and her kids. I am really liking the current living situation. My problem is, I don’t like being alone. I eat, but not as much. I don’t cry but if I am by myself, all I want to do after work is lay in bed and play on my phone. Just in a “meh” mood. I will officially be divorced beginning of December. What are some good ideas for handling this? I don’t have a lot of friends I hang out with, and since I have ADHD I’m not one for crowds or bars. Thank you in advance!

[JEG325]

First off, I like your avatar's name. It's a combination of flaw and awesome. It reminds us that although we have flaws, we can still be awesome people.

I recommend that you find a hobby or interests that keep you & your mind occupied. For instance, I write a lot. Poems most of the time. When I'm upset or lonely, I say it in lines that rhyme.

But, I also like reading, listening to music & I watch Football + I watch some TV once in awhile too. Of course, I spend much time on here chatting with people.

I met my sweetie here and we moved in together. She is my #1 source of strength and support. I love her as much as you can love someone.

Having said that, I still have occasional bad days despite all the things I do to try and avoid it. I've only really found one source to alleviate that and that's to either talk it out with my sweetie or with my best friend, also someone I met on here.

My overall point is this. Try to stay active, especially mentally and when you feel really bad, talk it out with someone....I'm available especially overnight/early am EST. I've been here a year and I've heard or seen just about everything.

Finally, I recommend a walk everyday. Get out in the sunshine for 15 to 30 minutes every morning. It will literally make you feel more alive.

Hope you do well. Have a blessed day,

JEG325

[Flawesome2019 in reply to JEG325]

Thank you so much!

[JEG325 in reply to Flawesome2019]

You are welcome! Welcome aboard as a member of our community!

[Flawesome2019 in reply to JEG325]

I recently have my emotional support dog back with me and I am more calm and I feel better! She is currently in dream land laying on my lap. I really need to move my leg but I don’t want to disturb her lol