Hello

[Skjones]

So I'm new, I have suffered from. Anxiety and depression for well over 20 years now. I also have Ocd my wife who I love isn't any help due to her upbringing mental health is not a thing in her culture. I do t really have a support network due to not having friends really. And like I said my family isn't any help and I can't really afford to get therapy due to costs. I am hoping this place will help a little. Right now my Anxiety is through the roof because I am constantly worries that I am failing everyone around me. I'm so down I don't find joy in anything in my life, whe. I have panic attacks at work I can't stop due to the nature of my work I just don't know what to do any more I feel u loved lonely and unsupported. Whenever I try to talk to my wife she just makes me feel worse. She is not very affectionate nor does she ever say anything nice to me when I'm down. She says I. Not your nurse I feel like I don't have a partner. I'm really struggling and could use so.e help.

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry you feel so bad. But I promise you're not alone. I don't feel good either (anxiety/depression) and most of the other members don't either. But there's a lot of very supportive people here. Do you have health insurance through your job that would help with the cost of therapy? If not some collages and state health depts. offer therapy at a reduced rate. And I'm sorry your wife isn't any support. She should be trying to help you. When you and her first met did you tell her you had mental health issues? Well anyway hang in there, it'll get better.

[Skjones in reply to bonkers65]

No Insurance no university close nearest o e is 1 hour away and I work 7 days a week

[GustheGrinch]

Boy, does that sound relatable. I just signed on today mainly because I feel like asking my wife to understand is like begging people at work for a birthday party. You feel more pathetic for expressing your emotions than bottling up. I probably won't be much help, but I will listen and hopefully understand. Good luck.

[Daveacr1959]

Try this, get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Get 40 minutes of cardio exercise daily to produce endorphins. Do the Wim Hof guided breathing exercises free on you tube. After your shower rinse off in cool water for 5 minutes. Google cold shower therapy for mental health.

[Skjones in reply to Daveacr1959]

Thanks I'll give it a go