Hi, not a good day...

[lostalittle]

Today is a bad day. I've never done anything like this before don't even do social media. Cried all the way into work this morning really finding it difficult to cope. 55 year old man. Feels like it's all coming to an end. Don't even know what I expect from this to be honest. Is anyone else as sad as me?

[Stippler]

Welcome to the group! I am sorry you are having trouble coping. I think many of us here can relate to you - I know I can at least. Please feel free to share whatever you are comfortable with. There are many nice people and they are all very good listeners. I have received much help on this site. Please know that these sad feelings you are having are temporary, no matter how much it feels like the tears will last forever.

[101315]

this is not exactly social media .. while some aspects such as posting your thoughts for everyone to see are similar, the underlying anonymity allows for discretion. Cry all you want, nobody knows it is you.

The crying part is sad to hear about. it must be difficult to accept since you are making a comment about it. I also have a similar condition whereas I get triggered by some events and fall into the cycle of tears and sadness too.

I like that you reached out and took charge of finding a solution. You are most certainly not alone and if there is a person that can understand and help assist you, you will likely meet them here on this forum. Be brave and be honest and make a friend. I am glad you are reaching out despite what reasons you have for being here. Welcome.

[lostalittle in reply to 101315]

can't begin to explain the anxiety I'm feeling just replying to you. It means so much that people have even read let alone replied. Honesty being required here, this isn't the first episode ive had. I can't burden my family with all this and I've literally got no friends. Desperation led me here i suppose. How do you cope? I should get professional help i know but i didn't like taking pills before

[101315 in reply to lostalittle]

anxiety sucks. I apologize for making you feel like that. It is my intention to set you at ease instead.

Generally speaking, family is built different than a group of strangers. You will not be judged by the folks here. Family tends to not hold any punches back. I hope you are able to work through this without pills since you have an aversion to them. Look around and do some research on local therapists. You will always have this medium to bounce ideas off people but they are just support and the real work begins with what you do.

[RupertBrown]

Brother, I've been there. Wish I had a silver bullet solution for you. I'm definitely more prone to depression than anxiety, but just know that you are not alone. Also know that its okay to not be okay, so to speak. Go easy on yourself. Some days are worse than others, and you can get through this one. If I had more constructive advice to offer I would. Sending you peace and courage in the meantime.

[Against_the_current]

Hey i'm so sorry it's heavy right now. I'm feeling this. Espessially this season it's hard. Remember it gets better and you're so strong for going through it and it's okay to feel this way