Anxiety and Depression

[GaW356]

Often over my adult life I have struggled with anxiety and depression. I again find myself "in a hole" struggling for a foothold. Anti-depressants seem ineffective. Talk therapy is expensive and takes a long time. I've found online meetin.gs to be helpful

[mindys253]

I hope and pray that you will feel better. It is the worst feeling in the world..

[GaW356 in reply to mindys253]

Thank you so much! It feels good to be heard!

[mindys253 in reply to GaW356]

anytime..... feel better and stay strong oxox

[Marysblue]

You need to be restored like that car, huh? I hope you feel better real soon,

[GaW356 in reply to Marysblue]

Thanks! Yes, I'm feeling a bit "beat-up" right now. It feels good to be heard!

[Marysblue]

It s gonna get better.

[Arymretep]

This too will pass. Take care

[Hollick]

Hi GaW, I totally empathize with you, me too..Its hard to live with this dreadful disease, do you have a good support network, even a few people that truly care of your well being? I'm also on medications, but really not sure if they are helping? You mentioned online meetings, can you be a part of those more often if they benefit? Please know your not alone, its been a rough two years for so many around the globe with Covid..unfortunately, all this conflict in E. Europe isn't helping any, the timing couldn't be worse..please take care of yourself, wishing you all the best, I know its tough out there..God bless..if you feel like writing back, I'll look for your reply, I'm here, lots of good souls...

[GaW356 in reply to Hollick]

Yes, I have a few good friends who are concerned and supportive. I have been going to more online meetings over the past few days. Thank you so much for your reply. It feels good to be heard.

[Iloveart77]

Hi. Talk therapy can be simply talking with family or friends. It doesn't have to be just with a professional therapist.

[GaW356 in reply to Iloveart77]

Yes, you're right. And that's a good point. I do have a few good friends and family members that I talk to.