Just Me, My Empty Self, and I....

[MoonSpirit295x]

In the last couple of years I have been battling with major depression and acute anxiety disorders. These conditions have remarkably affected my everyday life and burned my liveliest sparkling energy. I'm surviving, one day at a time, it's really hard. Last but certainly not least, I'm very honored to join this group. I'm genuinely looking and offering peer-support. Xxx

[Joeyman]

Hello friend, welcome to this group. Sorry to hear that you are suffering. Here you will find a lot of people who are going through difficult times too, myself included. Whenever you feel like you need an emotional outlet, you can post on this website. I can understand that it's difficult to deal with anxiety and depression. Your approach is right - one day at a time. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

[MoonSpirit295x in reply to Joeyman]

Hello Joeyman, thank you for your thoughtful welcome. That's meaningful to me. I've been trying many times in the past to join similar groups but they were so demanding, at least that was my perception. Too many people, including providers, don't seem to really understand how hard it is to even make a small move, just "one" click can be a tough effort. On my good days, when I'm feeling more emotionally balanced, I do realize their reaction, but that's really NoT the point, if you get me. I found it very humiliating. Especially because I couldn't stop comparing my good active self to the "derelict" I turned into, and how irritating the self-pity and general "pity feeling" was. It was just adding more pain and no one seemed to realize it. So I just became a recluse. I do hope you're having a good day.

[crowningglory19]

Good for you, making it day by day, I'm proud of you!! Some days that's all we can do is survive and look to tomorrow for hope. some things that help a lot to fight depression/anxiety are the following; Taking a good multi vitamin with extra B vitamins and Extra Magnesium. Bs will heal nerves, give good energy and focus. Magnesium will calm your mind body and spirit and help you sleep good. It's also good to help you sleep better and heal the gut. Taking ginseng will get rid of those sticky negative thoughts that loop too. Taking walks truly does help you work thru processing things in a healthy way and leaving them behind you. Seek counsel, many churches offer it free. Avoid negative people and tv, speak positive truths to yourself to counter the negative. You are strong, and will get thru this valley to the other side. <3

[MoonSpirit295x in reply to crowningglory19]

Hello dear, I can't describe in words how thoughtful you are, and caring and so deeply helpful. I will definitely follow your advices. My biggest problem is really the "socia" part. I find it extremely hard to go out, just doing normal things..... My depression was really really bad months ago but I'm seeing some light now, that's what gets me going..... However I do know that it's still there and the hardest part is how much energy it takes off me just to live a normal life, you know.... and the sense of guilt that comes in just because you just think, I mean I think I'm a burden.... I just want myself back, do what I used to do, normal stuff.....Then when facing reality, I do realize how my illness is affecting me.... on a deeper level... You're very smart so I know that you do know that I'm not asking for any pity.... It's just a vicious circle..... I wish you all the every best, You are a truly amazing person! 🤗

[crowningglory19 in reply to MoonSpirit295x]

God bless you MoonSpirit, you will find yourself again. Just push yourself a bit to do a little bit of social and that will give you courage to do a bit more, don't expect too much, just step by step. <3 Take the vitamins I told you about too, they Will help you. <3