It feels crushing sometimes.

[Saluki03]

Hello. New here. My therapist recommended I find an online support group. I'm struggling a lot right now with depression and anxiety, for two reasons. One is the obvious - the feeling of isolation from being at home so long during this pandemic. But secondly, I've not been in a good situation in my marriage for a long time, and I feel trapped at home. I've taken an empowerment class and been in therapy for a long time. I've told my therapist time and time again that I feel like I made my own bed, and that the ability to leave, start over and have a happy life are for other people, not me. Anyway, I am the mom of a young child, and I need to be strong for him. It's really hard some days.

[Marshall64]

Welcome to the forum. Being isolated because of the virus does make depression work for me. I have a teenage daughter and she is what keeps me going. Being a father takes me out of myself and my head. Sharing here on the forum helps too.

[OR4377]

Hello. I am new here as well. I signed up some time ago- I am making an effort to actually utilize it. Please know you are not alone with what you are feeling. It’s hard to push through some days...

Taking some time today to read posts and others experiences feel helpful to me. I hope the forum will help you find some measure of support.

[GiGismiles in reply to OR4377]

I woke up again thinking the same thing as I do every morning. I wont say it.

But I also for some reason got on here to read others feelings and sharing.

[OR4377 in reply to GiGismiles]

I’m finding it helpful. I want to keep at it and be consistent- I’m looking at it as a way of being proactive in a sense.