Not a good day

[XoxoFaith]

Feeling just so down today like no matter how hard o try at the end it’s always the same me feeling depressed and anxious all the time I feel like Iam always going to feel like this I hate I have to drink an antidepressant to feel good It’s hard for me to accept the fact I have to depend on something I hate feeling just so anxious every day scared of all the what if’s that pop on my mind all the time

[Hidden]

I hear you there. It is hard to be depend on medication to feel better.

[shoppaholicsue]

Hi Xoxo33,

I found that I only used the antidepressants for a few months to help pull me out of the depression anxiety hole that I got myself into. Once I was starting to feel better, I gradually weaned myself off them. I now have the tools and knowledge to make myself feel better.

Take a leaf out of Captain Sir Tom’s book “tomorrow will be a good day”

Sue

[Gentlespirit]

Hi I use some natural things to help with my depression and anxiety and medication. It helps to do what I can on my end. I was taking medication for anxiety and I stopped however I learned several ways to self soothe and to help it. Still taking medication for depression yet trying to not sink further by not giving in orr reacting impulsiveli and by journaling listening to meditation like Tibetan chants Native American New Age and Simon and Garfunkel. Try whatever works for you. I just ordered an Adult paint by number. Am listening to Psych2go and others on Slightly Better and theres alot available please google how to deal with depression and see what comes up. This doesn't replace your doctor or therapist . Some things I'm not ready or willing to share yet and i want to figure it out myself with a little help and not be so dependant an another's perception s or possible bias. Hope this helps. Please be patient kind and compassionate with yourself. Have you tried grounding techniques or guided visual imagery?

[XoxoFaith in reply to Gentlespirit]

When I start feeling anxious I go for walks it helps or I start cleaning the house to distract myself but sometimes Iam tired of always having to do something in order to feel good

[Gentlespirit in reply to XoxoFaith]

Be kind to yourself. And patient. Add something new?? Crafts or putting something together or rearranging a room? Changing your environment even small changes can make a difference.

[XoxoFaith in reply to Gentlespirit]

Thank you I will try and add something new

[LoveBear]

I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. I too hate when alcohol helps my emotions. I do hope things get better; anything you can do for distractions?