i’m trying to stay afloat

[blueeveryday]

hi, i’m new here. recently i’ve been struggling a lot with my depression and anxiety. physically it’s affecting. i’m shaky and my appetite is gone. i have anxiety attacks often and i’m not sleeping well. i cry almost every single day and my mind goes to dark places even if i don’t want it to. i would just like to talk and find some support. i would also like to help others. please feel free message me.

[LennyL]

That sounds like me. I have recently re-evaluated my life and wrote down the things I could do without. I need less stress. Mine will hit hard, or sometimes not as much

[Kamp2020]

I'm in the same place and mostly sick of the pandemic which I blame most of it too. Unlike you I'm eating everything in sight which leads to shame. I'm here for you

[Hidden]

Hi🙋‍♀️ and welcome! Whether physical, mental and/or emotional, not sleeping well can cause all kinds of problems. How long have you not been sleeping well for? Things are tough enough even when we do sleep well; not sleeping well makes them that much worse.

[Sam-M]

I know how you feel. It sucks and hopefully this support will help.

[JkBauer]

Hello,

Welcome! I am glad that you came here to talk, you will find many loving and caring people here who have and are in the same position that you are. - You have taken a good first step by reaching out for help. When my mind goes into a dark place, I like to put on relaxing and encouraging music. While I am listening, my mind wants head down a worse direction, so I make myself pray; "HELP LORD JESUS!" I need you to take control of my mind right now! Then I instantly feel a little more at peace and I just keep talking to God telling my feelings as I listen to the music. I sit back and take a few moments to myself and just focus on relaxing my mind. I take slow deep breaths, in and then back out and repeat until I feel more relaxed. I also, make sure I get outside daily and take a walk and play with my dog or take time to pet my kitties. Do you have any animals or can yo have a pet where you live? Pets are a great source of relieving anxiety and stress too.