I am battling severe depression and anxiety for the past few months. My initial bout was in 2016, along with PTSD. As well, I had an initial bout in 2006. It is hell on earth, and looking for any advice support!
Severe depression and anxiety - Anxiety and Depre...
Severe depression and anxiety
Good afternoon, Maggiemilo. I wanted to reach out to give you a virtual hug. I know that life seems harder than it was meant to be, especially during this time. But, it you take time to look at your day, try to find 2 things that were positive. Today, my 2 things is 1. finding this website; and 2 coming across your post. I want to put a pretty smile on your face.
Thank you very much Kingston 2018! (Oddly, I live near a town called Kingston) I do appreciate your kind words! I feel so alone in this unbearable pain, and have had suicidal thoughts many days. The guilt over what it would do to my daughter and husband is about all that keeps me here! I try to be grateful, but my depression is so profound that it is very difficult, but I will try to see the positive! Again, thank you for your kindness and support! Be well and happy! ❤️
Whilst I don’t have PTSD my situation is very similar I feel exactly the same very alone, have suicidal thoughts every day but like you guilt over what it would do to my children.
However each day somehow I carry on hoping and praying the medication will help to give me the strength to carry on fighting. Small steps
Take care
What are your coping skills? Maybe I could suggest some if you’d like to add tools to your list.
Whatever advice you have is quite welcome. I am isolated, alone, and trying so hard, but completely struggling. I try to meditate daily, but beyond that I am debilitated. The hopelessness I feel is immense!
Here are some things that can help:
Getting into nature
Deep breathing
Thinking/acting with mindfulness
Distractions like tv reading poetry music
Helping others
Exercise
Photography, art, other hobbies/ talents
Reaching out to friends and family
Cold showers
Calming tea
I'm so sorry you're going through this, it's difficult! I completely understand because I'm currently going through it myself. It's beyond hell on earth!! There is no words to explain it. I hope you were able to find the advice and support you needed earlier. People on here are very supportive. We are here for you! Hang in there, you're a strong fighter, you got this!!!! I hope you're doing better : )
We are so fortunate to have this support group because as you said there are no words to explain it, and unless you’ve experienced depression, anxiety, or other pain, you can’t possibly understand the true suffering! We are here for each other! Thank you so much for your love and caring! I am blessed! ❤️
How r u doing now?
Hi Starrlight~ I had a doctor appointment today, and he is changing some of my medications. I unfortunately have a genetic predisposition to depression and anxiety. Praying that these help in addition to everything else. Thank you for your love and concern! I am blessed that there are people out there who understand, and whom I can lean on!
Life can be hard but be kinder to yourself. Give yourself praise for raising a family. Pls find tools to help yourself whether that be meditation, therapy, yoga or anything in the outdoors like a daily walk and get in touch w nature.
I was having a tough time as well. I couldn’t understand what was happening to me. Slowly but surely I am finding more about myself. It’s a new experience and discovering what my body and soul are telling me.
I’ll share something with you that I have appreciation for. I recently stumbled upon Tania Elfersy and The Wiser Woman. I think it’s important to help empower women and others by way of educating ourselves about the transitions in our lives. It’s worth checking out. Hope you find something there that you can apply to your situation. 🙏🏽 All the best!
Hi Esda~ I’ve never been very good about being kind to myself, but I am learning just how important it is! I will absolutely check out your recommendation! I would sell my soul to the devil not to feel like this! It truly is hell on earth! Thank you so very much for reaching out, and offering your support and caring! We absolutely have to empower and care for each other! Thank you so very much! 🙏❤️
Please please treat yourself well. That’s the least we can do! We often forget that we have a soul. You have one body and nobody can take care of it better than you. Whatever you feed it. However you nourish it you have the power to do it. You are in charge.
Idk if you’ve heard of ‘perimenopause’. I started looking into it sometime last year. I had always heard about menopause but no so much about the other. I have been suffering fr migraine headaches for 10 yrs now and confirmed that it’s hormonal. In my research, I am convinced that I had started perimenopause years ago and one of the symptoms is migraine. That’s the only chronic issue I’m dealing w.
Just this year, it hit me hard-more mentally than anything though. The elevated anxiety is just unique and foreign to me that it also manifested physically w nausea, lack of appetite, lack of interest in things I used to enjoy. I now have a toolbox of things to help me manage it. Please talk to your family so they understand what you’re going thru. Find a good therapist if you need to. Knowledge is power. Be an advocate for your own health and wellbeing.
I’m on my journey too. It won’t always be easy but remember that you have a beautiful soul and it’s always there w you. 🙏🏽