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[dani_leigh]

I have struggled with severe depression/anxiety all my life and I'm really tired of fighting. If it wasn't for my family I would already have checked out. I have a plan and sometimes I go through it in my mind and I feel better. I guess i just need some ideas on how to keep fighting this.

[kenster1]

hi Leigh welcome aboard best thing to do is accept the anxiety/depression rather than fight it but at the same time make sure you have support.

[justgoosethings]

welcome welcomeee, honestly best way i’ve found to not think about plans and get stuck in that rut is make yourself busy and make yourself get up so self care (brush your teeth, take a shower, go for a walk, sit outside for 2 minutes). and make sure you surround yourself with people who want to see you get better. for me the encouragement that i’m doing okay and im trying my best to get my shit together even though i’m going through it right now, especially from my mom and my bf, help me keep fighting. it will always be with you but the sun does come out from behind the clouds. message me if you ever need someone to talk to or anything

[Dansing]

Hi dani,

Did you tried any medication?

Please see a doctor to evaluate you for the best treatment.

Im in your shoes, my anxiety got very bad, I was on Zoloft, prescribed by a Psychiatry but didnt worked for me.

They changed to Escitalopram, today Im taking the first dose.

May God help you get healthy!

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

welcome newbie! 👋

From my experience with anxiety, my anxiety lead to my depression. I had FOMO (fear of missing out)all the time. Which I did. I missed milestones like getting a driver’s license at 16, going to proms and heading off to college at 18.

I dropped out cause I couldn’t handle the anxiety attacks all the time.

But I eventually found a therapist who worked with me and I started to be confident in my own skin. I was anxiety fear for years. Then I had a setback about 2 years ago.

I was so depressed. I felt like I failed everyone including myself. I felt like dying. Because I didn’t want to be a burden to anyone.

But I got back on talk therapy with a new psychologist. She’s been helping me alone with an app called DARE and a book I found really helpful Unfu** Your Brain; using science to overcome anxiety,depression, freak outs and triggers by Faith G. Harper.

I’ve been making steady progress on my way back to being me.

You just need to find your path. It sounds like you are ready for it. Asking for help is a great start ⭐️

[redrabbitniner]

Welcome!! I have struggled with the same for years. It takes courage to ask for help and for me ongoing energy towards self care. It get tired of all of that but at least we are facing our challenges! Therapy, exercise, meditation and journaling have all helped me. You can do this!!

[Stippler]

Welcome to the forum dani_leigh. There are a lot of caring people here who can understand how you are feeling and what you are going through. It is important to remember that although you might feel down and sad, it won't be hopeless forever. Please feel free to share everything you are comfortable with. We will listen, and try to help. Wishing you the best. 🙏🙏🙏

[Call_me_anything]

Ur pfp, lol

[Joshgw]

welcome. I know exactly how you feel. I too have had depression/anxiety for a very very long. Ive taken a lot of meds and non med treatments and hospitalization. If i wasnt married with a 12 year old son, i also might not be here. I too have a plan but i could never leave them behind. Sometimes i do wish i was alone so i could get it over with and just check out and do it already. But i do have a kid and i cant traumatize him and ruin his life.

Do you have a professional team? Therapist/psychiatrist? Its important that they really help you. I had the wrong combination for my needs for a long time that really made my depression worse. Its ok to "doctor shop".

So, my suggestion is to find doctors that speak to your needs. Remember, they work for you, if you're not getting what you need, say something.

That said, there is a lot of support here and a lot of help. Everyone generally cares about each other.

If you'd like to talk more please feel free to PM me.