Lost

[ZERO_ZEN]

Struggling and just need to put it out there. I can not focus on much and have been limited by depression. I’m trying to snap out of it but just can’t seem to do that this go around. I have so many personal issues that burden my psyche. It’s Friday night and I feel so so alone. I need to write a paper for grad school, I need to pay attention to my kids and I need my husband to be there for me. I’m just lost. Just really lost.

[fieryangel]

Hi There...bit of a delay in seeing your post. I live in the UK...most of you guys seem to be US based ! Anyway, how are you doing today ? Hopefully a bit better...just remember you are never alone on this planet as long as you have the internet...! I am here and understand totally what you are going through as do most others on here...and we care. Send me a message if you are struggling...I know I can only reply with words but I genuinely do get where you are coming from...feeling totally alone is just awful but knowing that you have someone to call on who is not going to judge or offer silly advice is special...take care and keep me posted.

[ZERO_ZEN in reply to fieryangel]

Thank you so much for your kind words and taking your time to respond. I appreciate this forum for people like you who actually do understand. Sometimes, I just get so panicked no one "hears" me or really sees me. I'm going to try to get out of the house today so I'm hopeful this will help. Thank you again.

[Beevee]

Hey Zero Zen. I echo fieryangels message that you are not alone with lots of help available in this forum.

I could give you my story and how I recovered from the depths of despair but would take too long. However, if you are able, please look up some of my posts on this forum which might help you and get you on that road to recovery.

I know it is easier said than done but try not to despair. Recovery is waiting to happen. You probably just dont realise yet how to do that and where the knowledge and experience I gained can help.

Best wishes

Beevee

[ZERO_ZEN in reply to Beevee]

I will definitely look up some of your other posts. I appreciate your thoughtful response. You are so right, the depths of despair definitely run deep and I guess I just have to work through it. As you know, some days are just harder than others. But, I will look up some of your other comments to see what I might learn from your experiences. Thank you again for responding. Sometimes I just get anxiety thinking I'm alone.

[Midori]

Whoever first used the words 'Snap out of It' needs hanging, drawing and quartering, because it is the least helpful thing to say to someone with anxiety or depression. It sounds to me as if you have got yourself into a spiral of doubt, worry and despair.. Have you seen your doctor? It would probably be a good thing to do, and ask the husband and kids to step up and help a bit.

Cheers, Midori

[ZERO_ZEN]

You are right! I need to ask for help. I have seen my doctor but will let me family know I need them to do that. Thanks for your thoughts and for responding to me. I appreciate it!