I am feeling hopeless

[Jenni1]

I’m new and don’t really know how it works, but I am feeling extremely hopeless, i have been battling with severe depression and anxiety and I don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel anymore.

[Hidden]

Hey Jenni! I'm glad you made it here and I hope someone here makes you feel a little better.

Don't look all the way to the end of the tunnel. Focus on what's in front of you now. You need to take things slowly so you don't become overwhelmed! It happens to me. I am training myself to be calm and try and take things day to day. We have to be easy and try to take some of the pressure off ourselves.

I know exactly where you're coming from with this. You're never alone Jenni! I am going to follow you here and maybe check in from time to time. I pray for the best for you, friend.

[Jenni1 in reply to Hidden]

This is very good advice and you’re right, it’s always best to take things slowly so that you’re not overwhelmed. I have to practice doing that, I’m definitely one of those people that take on too much or overthink too much about the future and events that are just in my head and have not even happened and get overwhelmed and it causes a trigger and I begin to spiral. I definitely put a lot of pressure on myself and feel guilty about things which are not in my control as well. Thank you so much for your kind words and the time you took, friend.

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi Jenni and Welcome to the group.

It 'works' however you want it to I suppose. What I mean is that you choose how you take part. You can just read through posts and replies if you wish. You can post to vent, or share as much or as little as you want. You can come on here when needing encouragement or maybe just a listening ear or to offer another member encouragement or comfort.

There are many caring people on here, I"m sure you will find genuine love and acceptance.

Sorry for the way you are feeling now, life is such a battle. I think it helps to remember that our feelings don't always reflect the facts. Do you want to talk about what's been happening?

PS

I love the picture

[NiBa5]

Hello

I feel the same. I can understand how you feel. You’re not alone. Its too hard for me to see the light at the end of tunnel. I just feel hopeless and uncertain. I’ve been suffering from severe depression. I’m on antidepressant. I try to live one day at a time by eating well and sleeping ok.

[Jenni1 in reply to NiBa5]

I will be praying for you, it is not a feeling I would wish upon anyone.

[Prometteus]

For how long? Because i feel the same

[Jenni1 in reply to Prometteus]

For about two and a half years, certain events have happened that have driven my thoughts even anxiety to become even worse.

[Prometteus in reply to Jenni1]

I hope you get better, in fact, I hope all of us get better. Cheers!

[IgorM91]

I cry daily from my pain and have given up hope in ever recovering. I can say to you that your pain you feel hurts but it won’t last forever everything comes and goes this is how nature works and even though you’re in the middle of the storm and don’t see the beautiful blue skies,doesn’t mean you will never see them. Focus on daily challenges see where you struggle and try to defeat it. One day at a time, one step at a time.

[Jenni1 in reply to IgorM91]

I am so sorry you go through that, I feel the same way, sometimes it’s good to cry and let it out and let yourself grieve, but I’m sure it’s not easy when it feels like all you do is cry and grieve. I know I get sick and tired and frustrated from it. You are right, I will try to focus more on daily challenges and not everything at once. Thank you for the advice and kind words.

[IgorM91 in reply to Jenni1]

You’re welcome. I know you have the strength to get through this because mental illness produces some of the most courageous people who have to wake up everyday and face their fears.

[Jenni1 in reply to IgorM91]

It is certainly hard to get up everyday and put on a show for people

[Hidden]

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[smoothseas]

Greetings and welcome aboard....

[Hidden]

Welcome Jenni

What do you wish from this site ?

You can tell us about yourself and your Depression or answer other peoples posts. Also be proactive with your thoughts and expectations etc. Whatever, all down to you and your needs and expectations

BOB

[MoonSpirit295x]

Hello Jenni1, I do feel the same way.... it's so hard to describe what we feel inside in actual words... I feel totally hopeless, too, sometimes.... but I'm also aware that there is still a very little dim light inside my soul.... I still feel some forms of happiness when listening to classical music, when playing with my cat....look around, look deep and face that fear.... I did it, you can do it to, Big hugs, xx👍😘🙏