We all struggle...sometimes more; sometimes less

[sophie4]

Struggling HURTS. Depression can knock you for a loop. Anxiety can rob you of the ability to breathe.

We try to sincerely support every one here.

Feeling supported helps... a lot when you're isolated (for reasons way beyond the virus).

Most of the time I think I just can't take it any longer. Then I read posts. It helps.

Depression/anxiety coupled with a multitude of every single day overwhelming problems is a lot to have on our plates.

Every human being struggles. Can't be avoided. But those of us who struggle WITH depression/anxiety are truly challenged.

I want every one who I 'know' here has my support...no time limit.

I wish there was some sort of solution I knew of and could share. Haven't found one...yet.

Another night then the next day to face. Treasure every moment you may have of inner-peace.

I make a list of what gives me inner-strength. Sometimes it's right on and other times I wonder who in the world wrote it.\

Giving you support, understanding, kindness and gentleness.

[sophie4]

I love the metaphors you use!!!

Yes, I've been diagnosed. Last summer I received yet another diagnosis that made me fall off the wall just like Humpty Dumpty!!! Just another thing to cope with....but that's life for me.

I'm going to set up my carpet shampoo machine and get busy!!! Then a shower, after I brush the dogs...then take them for a lovely walk.

More HUGS

[goldieoldie]

Hi Sophie,I just had to say that H.U, is a great way of feeling less isolated,and as you said gives us a feeling of belonging,and we all need that in our life especially when we suffer from depression/anxiety,and other forms of mental torture ,;kindness and caring ,also helps,we all need that and alleviates our isolation..........2020 is almost over and we all hope and pray ,that the following year to be a better one ,it will be when we have this forum to turn and caring people like yourself,take care ,and hope todays being a good one .Bless you all.

[sophie4 in reply to goldieoldie]

I'm so relieved you got my email...I wrote to other people and they didn't.

[sophie4]

We really enjoyed our walk/run...there's this field we walk to and it's huge. They're on a 2 dog leash and when no one is around I let them run! How they love it!! We had a long walk...I try as hard as I can to walk really fast...even attempted running...that accident I had two years ago ruined my entire back...every disc is herniated...there's nerve damage all around my neck...sometimes sciatica...now there's this weird thing happening to my fingers...they refuse to stop tinkling...really disruptive...and if I touch something like an appliance my hand revolt. And my feet are changing. But dear LL, you gotta grow older with a lot of grace.

[sophie4]

What can I say?? I sure know what NOT to say!!!! I could tell you what

happens...or, at least many of the changes I've experienced!!

I don't want the big space between sentences...anyhow, "Learn how to grow older with grace!!!! I'm your example!!!!" (see, no space and I didn't do a thing...this computer has major problems..Luna, you are so right...I was so excited about being able to get the computer because of the monthly payments and the 50% off sale that I didn't do my research).

Well, about ageing with grace. Forget the grace. Forget the fight. There ARE ways to look sooo much younger. If you can have these things done, DO THEM!!!! Anything that helps you feel good...or, GREAT...about yourself...that's what's important.

I may be able to grow older with grace, but I have NOT ONE BIT OF GRACE WITH THIS COMPUTER.

Luna_Child, I have a feeling you're beautiful!! ENJOY!!! You'll ALWAYS be beautiful!!!

[sophie4]

I surely can relate to how you feel. To lose a loved one...to realize that life doesn't go on forever is frightening...much more than frightening.

What a wonderful blessing you have on Christmas day...Christmas and your mom's birthday all at once!!

I don't know. I try to concentrate on the fact that I had a magnificent mother and father. Then the tears flow. I had a fav grandmother too. And I was with her just a few hours before she died. How could I have left her? Oh, the guilt!!! The tears are flowing. Can't write.

[sophie4]

Hello Luna_Child,

I'm checking in to see how you're feeling. Did you sleep? I've been thinking of you. You have all of my support.