Need friends

[matgrg]

I am retired, and am presently in the middle of another episode of depression& anxiety. Had been well for 16 years. Very discouraged and lonely at the moment.

[TheEmptyNest]

I'm so sorry that you are having a hard time. I was well for 20 years before falling back into depression/ anxiety as well. Hopefully we'll both be back to our old selves soon!

[matgrg in reply to TheEmptyNest]

Thank you for responding. Let's keep encouraging each other. I fear that I won't get over this, making myself more anxious.

[TheEmptyNest in reply to matgrg]

I know how you feel. I feel the same way. Hopefully we'll find our way through!

[milkweed1830]

I’m only 19 so I haven’t felt like this as long as you but I recently also had a crazy relapse. Don’t hesitate to message me when it’s getting bad or whenever you feel like it really. I’m here for you!

[Rizos]

HI, I feel also feel lonely. I can't do anything, I don't have energy to do it. But if you need to talk with something, I'm here.

[AnxM]

I’ve also had a relapse of my anxiety/ptsd/ocd. Had been over it for 10 years and now everything is back with a vengeance due to covid lockdown, news about medical stuff (my triggers). I hope you feel better- I’m trying to figure out how too.

[matgrg in reply to AnxM]

My triggers are medical too, and live alone,,

so no one to tell me I'll be alright. I can get myself so frightened. How long do your episodes last?

[AnxM]

Pretty much started in March and still going!! I can also get re- triggered, so if i read something medical it will cause intense anxiety for that whole day... sometimes through the night.

What about you?

I don’t live alone but I also have zero support. My spouse has no patience with my issues (mainly because he’s part of the problem to begin with) and I can’t burden my son with this.

I pretend nothing is going on. Watching Netflix on the outside, ruminating and dying on the inside. Sometimes even more lonely when not alone.

[matgrg in reply to AnxM]

I have felt horrible since sometime in June. Am thankful that I am now retired, because I could not handle working.No energy and so shaky. Am petrified that increasing my current antidepressant won't work & my doc will want to try something else. So many side effects, and probably no relief. Do you ever wonder if you may not have to live the rest of your life like this. I know I recovered 3 times before, but who knows if I will this time....

[AnxM in reply to matgrg]

I never expected all this to come back. I think it’s because it wasn’t treated properly before. I want to get good, thorough treatment this time so that it won’t be haunting me my whole life. With so many people having died this year, we should be grateful to be alive and enjoying life — not suffering like this. Easy to say only...

I don’t like the meds either. All meds have side effects and stop working after some time. Discuss how you feel about the meds with your therapist...don’t be scared, be in charge. (you can do it!)

Have you ever tried cognitive behavioral therapy? I hear it’s effective and I’m looking for a therapist in this area.

I sincerely believe that you will recover this time too. You have done it before. And though you live alone, you have this group to help you. I’ve only joined and already found so much love and support. I’m here to listen if you need a friend.

[texasbonnet]

I will be your friend. I am in the same boat. Retired, lonely, depressed and have anxiety. I have been depressed since my teens and I have never experienced any long term relief.

[mollykay70]

I’m not retired yet but I’m working from home and very isolated. These are really lonely times. You are not alone!!

[Ramon123]

I understand matgrg. I feel similar - these are stressful times. I am very anxious and have had trouble concentrating all year, frequent headaches, shakiness, panic attacks. Can I send you a DM so we can check in on each other?

[FearIsALiar]

Hi, you’re definitely not the only one. I’m struggling too.

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