I am new here so hi everyone! I have been suffering with anxiety for almost a year now and depression for almost 3 years. I am trying my best not to isolate and stay in bed like my mind tells me to but, it feels like I am just permanently... off? I don't know how else to put it. I get anxious when it's too noisy and have to find a quite place or I cover my ears (I have done this at work). My depression is much better than it was March of 2021, when I ended up diagnosed with MDD and had to stay out of work for a whole month, plus do intensive therapy. I am making progress, however, I can still feel the depression just hanging over me. I make sure to take my meds, and they do help, but it's still just... there. Oh, let me not forget to mention the PTSD that I have from watching my mother actively go through the dying process at 16 years old.
I know I am not alone but the way I feel makes me feel that way. Has anyone else felt their mental health disorder just lingering over you?
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Hi it’s Shnookie. Welcome 🙏 to the group. I’m here 4 U. Even with my meds, at times, I can feel anxiety and depression and some times a physical manifestation of the symptoms as well. I have had this in the workplace and pushed myself thru it. It is not present, but I can’t deny it’s not there. There R things thatvU can do 4 a better mind set as well like meditation and
Depression, anxiety, and PTSD (or CPTSD, most likely). The trifecta. Together they are like a heavy denim suit we wear constantly. On days when the sun is out and we are dry, we can move relatively freely. We are aware of the presence of the suit, but it don't hold us back.
However, on the days that it rains, when we are soaked through, head to toe - that denim suit becomes almost unbearably heavy. Everything is a struggle - rolling over, taking a step, lifting your arms. Everything is harder, everything slows down, and most of your effort is expended simply to stay upright and not let the suit drag you down or stop you entirely.
I know this suit - both in the sun and during the downpour. I feel that presence, that burden. I empathize with your words and sentiments.
Depression for me is like a deep well..always behind me...always drawing me in. If I let go and fall in, I can relish in it's apathy and ignore everyone and everything.
Yes I struggle every single day anxiety and depression always ruining my days always anxious about everything depressed all the time thinking about so many negative and sad things I hate it
Welcome to HU. Everyone here understands the struggles with depression and anxiety and are here to support and encourage you. You are not alone in your struggles.
I have found the more I distract myself from my thoughts the better I feel. It is good you are keeping up with your medication. Do you also have a therapist? I have found therapy really helpful. There are online therapists. I have just recently starting to work with a really good therapist through and online medical site. It is a teleconference so I can do it from my home. Also, I have found watching a funny movie, listening to uplifting music, and doing exercise videos where I have to watch what they are doing distracts my thoughts and changes my focus off of my thoughts and onto something else.
I will be praying for you and if you need someone to chat with please feel free to pm me. Hugs and God Bless
Hi there!! I am so so happy you are here and decided to reach out on this forum. This has been the most relaxing place that I have sometimes to jump in and talk to others who are dealing with the same thing. Yes I deal with anxiety lingering over me as well!! It's like no matter how much medicine I take or how many strategies I try I'm always left struggling with it. What I hate most is when it happens because I feel so embarrassed and have a lack of control. I am so sorry to hear about your PTSD and what you've been through, it's definitely true to say things in our life can effect how we are mentally. Have you tried a therapist? I've been to one once before the Holidays started and it was the best decision I made! Unfortunately, I haven't been back because I can't afford it, but I do highly recommend someone professionally to talk to. Find little things that make your day go better too 😊 I hope all gets better for you friend!
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