Struggling bad

Hello.

Haven't written here in a long time, and I'm struggling very bad. Idk if I can take anymore of this shit. I can't take anymore. My depression is getting worse. My anxiety, too. I'm alone. I have no one to talk to. Sleep is my only relief. I have nothing.

[Hidden]

You have me to talk to

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Agora1]

Hi scarlet2020, I'm sorry you are struggling so bad. If you feel comfortable enough to share your anxieties and depression, I'm sure there is more than one of us who can help you by sharing our own struggles. We're always here for each other. Reach out, we are ready to listen xx

[Hidden]

Don't give up. You can always find a friend on here.

[bonkers65]

I'm sorry you are having a hard time. I hope you feel better soon.

[Thehighlowroller]

I hear you, same boat. I don’t feel anything anymore. I just am numb, I don’t know how to fix it either

[Hidden in reply to Thehighlowroller]

Idk either

[lovetodance2018]

Thank you for sharing. You are not alone. I have been there and it is hard until you get the right help. Have you seen your doctor about your depression? Are you on medication? Have you seen a counselor? Depression is a chemical imbalance but thoughts and what we tell ourselves makes it worse. I struggle with depression when my hormones are off. Usually around my menstrual. I start having anxiety and if I feed into my thoughts I tend to spiral into depression, but if I catch myself and say I won't spiral, I can beat this and not let the depression settle in. That helps me not spiral and it also helps with the chemical imbalance.

Here are two techniques that work for me. The 557 breathing technique is take 5 deep breaths in while thinking good thoughts about yourself like I matter, I am special, I am strong and then hold the breaths for the count of 7 focusing on those words about yourself, then let out the breath slowly for 5 seconds letting go of any anxious, self-defeating, unhealthy thought. I do this one to three times a sitting. The gratitude journal is writing down something good every morning and night something that went well in the day, or something I appreciate about myself. Taking our focus off of the anxiety and depression and focusing on positive uplifting things really helps. What you think is what you believe. So thinking uplifting things you believe those things but the reverse is true - thinking negative self-defeating things, you will believe those.

I also have to give myself breaks, not think I have to be a super mom or everything has to be in its place which is unrealistic. I will be praying for you. Feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat. Hugs and God Bless

[BQ1312]

I feel you on this scarlet... I have nobody either

[Heyyouthere33]

Feel free to send me a message . Im here. Ican be your friend to vent too , to cry too. You aren't alone

[Hidden]

I've been close to leaving this page but something holds me from doing so. Does your anxiety and depression go away when you are doing your artwork? Do you paint, pencil or chalk? Hang in there you'll meet someone on here.

[lovetodance2018]

How are you doing this week? I have been praying for you. Hugs