How to cope with depression and anxiety living alone......

[Tigger41]

I'm finding it extremely hard to find ways to cope with my disorders living alone, what are some ways everyone copes with it......

[Msteacher]

As for the anxiety, I find myself creating a daily routine that I stick to. I give myself a reward to look forward to when I finish tasks like ice cream, watch TV, or something I enjoy. I use mediation to calm me. And I use this community to help me not feel alone.

[Tigger41]

I try to stick to a routine, I do a lot of crocheting, but you can only do that for so long, I live alone with just my dog and I'm find myself thinking way too much about little things....

[Jennyank777]

I have the same problem I live by myself for many years now and it’s it’s difficult I lived a very active life before all this mess. I’m having a hard time keeping busy sometimes I get very anxious. I wish my mother and father be more supportive of my needs but they’re not. I’m a worried person is worried about this whole pandemic

[Tigger41 in reply to Jennyank777]

It's very hard dealing with it all, I work at Walmart and now that we have to wear masks at all times my anxiety level is extremely high and my asthma kicks in and then I get sick, not sure how much more I can take of all this

[CourageousCloud]

Well, I joined this site today looking for support, for one. Then when I began reading all the posts and difficulties others are having, found myself trying to be supportive to them. My heart goes out to everyone struggling. It helped get me out of myself. I can see right now that I will have to take care not to over function in that regard, however. I'm also learning a lot reading others advice, suggestions, and personal methods for handling things. Other than that, I focus a great deal of attention on my pets. I try to keep myself entertained surfing the web for topics that interest me or new music, preparing nice meals or trying out new recipes. Lately, I've been thinking about picking up old and new hobbies. I just keep shifting gears as often as needed to break the boredom or monotony.

[Tigger41 in reply to CourageousCloud]

I have a real difficult time trying to stay out of my head but when your alone all day you can't help but think about things.

[CourageousCloud in reply to Tigger41]

Oh, I know. I have no friends or family where I live. The limited family that lives elsewhere have turned their backs on me. I have a couple of old friends that I talk to over the phone on occasion, but they're not equipped to meet my emotional needs (and it's not their responsibility actually). I've basically had to accept that my situation is what it is, balls in my court. So, today, I found this site and I know that I am far from alone in my struggles. A lot of times, I just have to accept that I'm feeling crummy. I will speak aloud to myself in measured tones, saying: Okay, right now, you're feeling _______ because of _______. I ask myself if I'm hungry, angry, lonely or tired. (HALT). I ask what is the 'next right thing' and if I am willing to tackle it. I walk myself through the emotions I'm feeling and reassure myself until I arrive at a decision as to my next best move. I also do a gratitude list. There may no people with me, but what can I do to help my pets be happier that particular day. I have all kinds of Jedi mind tricks, lmao.

[Tigger41 in reply to CourageousCloud]

I do what I can with what I have. My dog is my best therapy right now. I love my family but it's so hard to talk to them about what I'm feeling or what I'm going through. I'm hoping that I'll be able to find some good resource here to better help myself understand how to deal with depression and anxiety and not feel so alone.

[Ubud2021]

I am currently now living alone as well. At the lowest point in my life. My family has blocked my phone number and everything. It’s been hard..... ha

I have a morning routine that I do. I feel great in the mornings. But sometimes when afternoon creeps around, or when the sun is starting to set, this feeling of being alone definitely kicks me in my butt. I need to make myself more busy... my mom dropped of all my stuff from hers/my grandmas house, so my living room is full of boxes and bags. I guess tomorrow I should start working that!

And do you have friends to talk to?? Or family?? I like to talk to one of my friends that I’ve known for many many years throughout the day.

I’m not as helpful as these other people are, I’m just mainly stating that you are not alone. Yeah, your alone in your house, but your not alone in this situation. I love to listen to audiobooks as well! I don’t know if you like that stuff... but anyway, TAKE CARE! Have a beautiful night/day (:

[Tigger41 in reply to Ubud2021]

I do have one friend that I talk to daily, she's my best friend and I do have family but thier not as understand as what my best friend is. It's hard dealing with my depression and anxiety on my days off especially since I don't have a vehicle so I'm always stuck alone in the house. It's nice to know that I'm not alone out here dealing with all this and that others know what I'm going through.