Really struggling with the invisible-ness of my constant experiences of depression and anxiety. It’s no fault of my own, or of others around me. But it furthers my feelings of isolation knowing that no one around me knows how hard I have to try just to exist, let alone continue to be a decent friend, sister, partner, aunt, daughter, and worker.
It just feels like I’m constantly living in two different dimensions. And I’m completely alone in one of them.
I completely understand you.
I’m sitting here with the worst anxiety going my partner and daughter are sitting here with me and haven’t got a clue what I’m going through because my partner can’t deal with it and I don’t want to worry my daughter so I suffer in silence hoping the tablets will soon work which they obviously think are working.
It’s so hard to feel unseen. And even when I do talk about it to someone, i know they don’t understand, even if they are empathetic. Like it’s a different language, trying to describe this other dimension to someone who will never be there with you.. thanks for the response. It’s a little less isolating to know that someone else feels the same. Still hurts my soul though.
Same here. Hubby can't deal with it either. Sitting here with hubby and kids watching tv. I'm having a panic attack (and anxiety), but no one notices. Feel so alone! I feel your pain.
Right? We can be doing every day mundane things and be having these torturous feelings and thoughts. It’s such a split of realities.
I get it, and it’s hard. It hurts. It is tiring. We become too good at wearing these masks of ours. We live with such heartache that no one sees. I have not much to offer, other than that I understand. By far, you are not alone in feeling this way. It is a lonely existence, though I try to keep hope that I will get better.
Understanding is one of the biggest things to offer in this situation. Thank you for sharing this with me. I also hope it gets better for anyone who feels this way.
This is how I feel. It is hard. Very hard. I wish there was an image across my face of what I’m dealing with . And I get tired of having to hide it just to feel normal
I’m sorry that you feel this too. I know people say that this type of thing makes us strong (and I agree we are very strong) but it also just makes me feel so tired.
You are not alone! Physical injury and pain is easy to see, making it easy for people to empathize with you. Mental injury and pain not so much.
I am sorry about how you feel and how much you struggle! I have been suffering from depression for many years and I know that it is painful and it gets lonely. When I think of some years in the past when I was in so much pain, it makes me realize that I am feeling better. But the truth is that I am still suffering in a different way. I recommend not giving up. Others may not be suffering the way we are but I know that there are people who have or have had very big problems too. Some people already have died of cancer, and they were very young. Some people have lost a loved one and it was very painful to go through that. We struggle with an invisible illness but I know that there are others who also suffer too. It is unfortunate that we feel the way we do. It is hard for me to encourage myself but I feel like I can encourage others to continue to persevere. There are some therapists who help people a lot by listening and sympathizing and providing guidance and support. It is important to get help. There are things we can do, like volunteering, going out for walks regularly, joining a support group. We all have to do things that can help us. There were some years when all I would do is go back to bed and suffer. But I decided to listen to music while I was lying in bed, or listen to some sermons. It would help me. Please don't give up. Take care of yourself. I prayed for you.
I am so sorry that you have to feel this and go through this. I know for me it is easy to isolate myself. However, you don't want to do that. Do you have any support groups you can go to? I have a very dear friend who holds a support group for depression and anxiety. They can go there and no they are never alone in this and that they know others suffer with this as well. Not to mention, they encourage and pray for one another. They call each other when things are going into a spiral, such as yourself. Just know you are not alone and that you are worthy and strong and valuable. I am going to leave you with a toll free number. It is FREE of charge and you can call and speak with a trained counselor. It will help you to have many resources and resources for your area. Praying for you. 1-855-382-5433.
Just feeling invisible 
I feel invisible
Alone, invisible, angry
Does anyone else feel invisible, because you've created that as your persona by not talking?
Would you rather have invisibility or flight?
