Anxiety & Depression

[chefcc]

So two of my sisters were here recently for spring break and I had been so excited and ready for this, since last year when they came down everything was shut down due to covid,so this was a nice little do over. It was windy for the first few days and kind of hard to have a beach day. They left a few days ago and I had the week off work so I’ve gotten to rest and spend time with my fiancé(we’re working through issues as a team and maybe things could be smother but I feel so blah like personally). Lately I have been feeling so depressed and tired. The last few weeks I have been busy at work so that’s what I’ve had my focus on aside from the everyday hustles of emotions and feelings. I feel some issues I have addressed to my significant other have been heard and it seems he is making an effort to show he’s on the same page, we finally set a date for our wedding. My mood swings have been a little crazy maybe it was my period? I have no idea, been taking my Zoloft as prescribed since December. I stopped drinking the last 2 months and I’m happy to not experiencing those hang overs. I find that I have no motivation except working, cleaning and my hair but when it comes to activities I would like to start such as my paintings or aerogarden projects I just don’t seem to want to do it. Hmmm also I want to start working out consistently and eat healthier I’m just like not motivated but I want to do so many things at the same time and nothing at all. I’ve been binge eating and being lazy, maybe the vacation mode idk. Aaahhhh why am I so tired? I’m sad that my family is away from me like everyone’s long distance and when I see them I’m so happy but in my head I remind myself it’s temporary and not permanent so I feel I need to detach and I feel that I am like that with everyone and situations of leaving a job or a place because I know I’m the type of person who gets attached to others. I’m scared in general to be hurt so maybe that’s why I’m so all over the place

[Hb2003]

Most of my family live far away in Algeria we were supposed to go to Algeria last summer but Covid came and we were very sad . My mom cries because she missies home covid has definitely made a huge impact on our mental health . Your not alone much kindness and support ❤️🙏- Hiba

[chefcc]

Thank you for sharing! It’s tough thank God for zoom and technology and all that I guess sometimes it’s just overwhelming when those tools don’t work to soothe the emotions. Take care and I appreciate your kind words ❤️

[Hb2003 in reply to chefcc]

❤️🫂🙏☺️

[katyee8]

Hi, I am sorry you are feeling a little overwhelmed lately. I have a suggestion about eating more healthily and exercising - try keeping a log of your meals and maybe start taking a walk every day and write down how long you walked. I'd also try and get up at the same time every day. I took zoloft for many years for anxiety and depression and it was helpful until it stopped being so. Am taking mirtazapine now. It helps me relax and sleep (I had terrible insomnia). So, I hope you feel much better soon.

Best,

Annette

[Cathy63]

I totally get it. I miss the part of my family I haven't been able to see. Qigong works wonders for me. One of my favorite practices is: Qigong for Uplifting Mood and Energy with Jeffrey Chand on YouTube. I tried to upload the video here, but it didn't work.

[chaoticjoy3]

It has been a difficult year, and family being far away makes it even more difficult. Is it possible for you to go visit them? I am glad you and your finance are working through things, and that he is being receptive. If the days continue to be so bleak maybe you could reach out to your doctor and discuss how you are feeling, maybe there is a medication change that could help you. It sounds like you are taking all the right steps, quitting drinking is a huge one, don't forget how much you have accomplished and how far you have come. Sometimes we look so much at what we want that we forget to look back and give ourselves credit for how far we have come. Prayers to you, that the days get better and brighter for you.