Sad don't know where to turn

[GREENIE46]

I feel so emotional, sad and depressed writing here. I'm 46 and dealing with severe depression. I feel so alone and it hurts...

[drummerboy1]

where are u running to????what gives you the strength to keep your head up????what resources are you using to help and protect yourself/you may have to survive 1 hour at a time like i do when things are on the razors edge..where do you think you can listen to or see or read that might save yourself from a bad decision?? stay as strong as you can hang on every hour.............i try to check in if i find someone hurting/dont know if im helping/depends on the feedback i get/so far so good.....ill pray 4 you right now...DS...................................................

[samack]

Hi Greenie. You will soon see you are not alone with folks on this site. I know how it feels, for me like a stifled scream. Do you have a history of depression or is this your first go around?

[GREENIE46 in reply to samack]

I've had depression for 17 years but I'm in a bad place right now...

[samack]

I get it. It is an isolating condition. I don't myself have good advice but others here do. I'm an avoidant type, though in certain situations I do well. That means I've had problems with feeling alone most the time. But depression feels like imprisonment. You will get healthier responses from others posts.🙃

[Marysblue]

Hope you feel better soon. I know it's tough. Been there. You are stronger than this depression. Remember it wont last , you ve come out of it before and you will again. God bless.

[Hidden]

So sorry your hurting. If you need to chat, please feel free to send me a Private Message on here.

[Daveacr1959]

A dr is a good place to start, they usually start 1 low dose med . Also what helps me is twice daily Wim Hof breathing exercises. And his cold shower or cold bath 5-10 minutes a day therapy. You tube has plenty of information on it. 30-45 minutes of daily cardio exercise to produce endorphins that battle your anxiety and depression. It’s worth the fight!

[KrierandRosie]

Where are you located? I have similar feelings.

[GREENIE46 in reply to KrierandRosie]

Boston, MA

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I feel exactly the same way right now

[lovetodance2018]

Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry you are struggling with severe depression. I have been there and it so hard. I have struggled with depressive episodes on and off for over 25 years. Recently as I am getting older I found that my depressive episodes are triggered during my time of the month while my hormones are off.

What help have you received for your depression? The combination of medication and counseling is what helps to feel better. Just know you are not alone. The community here knows the struggles of depression and care. I have a few positive self-talk techniques that help me pull out of a depressive state. It doesn't happen right away and I do it even thought I don't want to.

1) Remind myself that healing comes from the inside out. It starts with letting go of the things of the past, forgiving and changing our focus and behavior. Becoming aware of what you need through self-care and personal nourishment. Take time for yourself - you are worth it. Like taking walks, baths, massages, mani/pedi/, listening to uplifting music/sermons and anything that makes you feel refreshed and renewed.

2) 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 thoughts. I do this one to three times a sitting.

3)The gratitude journal is writing down something good every morning and night something that went well in the day no matter how small like my hair looked good, or I got out of bed this morning, 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.

4) Emotional Freedom Tapping - bit.ly/3AVYNiX You use pressure points to tap on those points while you repeat positive uplifting things to yourself.)

I will be praying for you. Feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat. Hugs and God Bless

[lovetodance2018]

How things going this week? I have been praying for you. Hugs

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Just wanted to tell you I know how you feel. It's rough.