Support for Anxiety and Depression/Really Struggling

[Ramon123]

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend resources for any online support groups or chat session for depression and anxiety. I'm really really struggling and feeling alone even though I have family and friends. No one can understand what I'm going through. last night I woke up at 4am with a panic attack so bad I couldn't breath, my heart rate was over 100 and I couldn't stop shaking. I've been exhausted all day. I just want to be healthy and around for my daughter and I'm worried I'm making myself sick.

The other issue is that I feel awful that I didn't have more kids, and now I fear its too late for me. I don't want her to feel alone when we're older. I feel so terribly sad.

I'm starting a new job tomorrow and I'm worried I won't be able to get through this week. This will be the first time I'm going back in person in five years. I've been remote for a long time. I'm so grateful for the job opportunity, but depression and anxiety makes me so stressed and exhausted, I'm burned out and feel like I won't be able to pay attention to all the onboarding.

If anyone can relate or has any words of wisdom, I would so deeply appreciate it. Feel free to PM as well. I'm here for you too.

[Fearoffear]

Sounds like you have a lot going on. No wonder your waking up in a panic you mind isn't shutting off. I have been like this many times. I'm not saying it's going to be a cure, might not even help but I have felt calmer than just meditation by listening to podcasts. One in particular is The Anxious Truth. He has rode the waves and had everything anxiety, panic, health anxiety and has come out the other side. He doesn't candy coat it and I think that helps. The podcasts I've listened to so far I sit and nod my head the whole time because he is me, I am home, I couldn't believe it. Might help put it in perspective hearing it from someone else, you can hear it in his voice he's come through dark times. If you need anything else even an ear, I'm here. Gentle hugs 🫂

[Ramon123 in reply to Fearoffear]

Thank you so much! and thank you for the podcast recommendation. I have been listening to Anxiety Slayer, which is helpful if you're ever interested in checking it out. I would love to connect with you via PM if that's ok.

[Joshgw]

Hi. It's great that you reached out here. I can totally relate. I'm also really struggling with depression/anxiety and a lot of suicidal ideation. I've been especially bad lately. Sounds like your panic attack is from your new job, congrats by the way.

I'm also looking for support groups. My marriage is in trouble largely bc of my depression and I have a 12 yr old son. So I get no emotional support at home and I feel alone myself, I don't really have any friends I could talk to who understand. My son is probably the only reason im still here. I've been so suicidal lately. But I can't leave him, it'll kill him, ruin his life. Think I already made myself sick, I've been going to gastroenterogists for a month and a half.

I'm here for you too feel free to PM me. If you find any support groups please let me know, or maybe we can just talk.

Josh

[EndUser13]

For me, the panic attacks that happen when I wake up into them often seem to be the worst. It's like I don't have my bearings and all of a sudden I'm thrown into a sink or swim situation not knowing which way is up. My sympathies, I have a special kind of hatred for panic attacks period, but the ones that just come out of the blue like that... *insert long stream of profanity here*

I wish I knew of some resources that would be helpful in the way of chat, if they exist they've eluded me but there are some cool people on here. It's sad how often so many of the people on here are lonely, it would be nice if we could lean on one another a bit more but I do understand the usefulness of a certain amount of anonymity.

I don't know where you are but in the US there's now this '988' number, associated with suicide and mental health crisis. I haven't used it because I have a couple of other people I can call and it sounds fishy like I expect it to be used against people for red flag laws. That could be an option to Americans, they're supposed to be able to offer help and I'd imagine if you called a hotline with a panic attack anyone with half a heart would be willing to listen or maybe have something comforting or distracting to offer.

I try to face my anxiety, belittle it and then find a distraction while I ride it out- like doodling or a couple of apps on my tablet.

Best of luck with your new job! Try not to put too much undue pressure on yourself, hopefully this will lead to something healthy!

[Tigglypoo]

Hi I feel your pain .iam going through difficult time too iam on holiday from school where I work and miss routine of meeting people .I have one son no other children so it gets very lonely, I hope you can try to get to your job as it helps you forget what's going on in your head .

I walk everyday I live by the sea so it helps.here anytime take care x