I cant work

[EZims]

I really dont know where to start but ive been mentally ill since I was little and I havent been able to work in 3 years. I am financially struggling and even more mentally struggling because i know my potential but cant reach it. My brain is all over the place.

[Mohammad-341]

Thanks for writing here.you will feel better.

[Mohammad-341 in reply to Mohammad-341]

Yes this place is safer than our home at least we can express ourselves

[Celinesnana]

Hi! I hope it helps to hear you’re not alone. There is a community here that sees you and knows how you feel. Sometimes one day at a time is too much. If Moment by moment is all you can do- that’s ok. Set small, even tiny goals. You may surprise yourself. We’re all struggling. I wish you peace!

[Lou3169 in reply to Celinesnana]

I like that tip, moment by moment.. thank you that's really helped me 💜 I signed up here a long time ago, but today is the first time I've engaged as I'm at my wits end.. Thank you x

[EZims in reply to Celinesnana]

Moment by moment seems to be slow motion sometimes but I continue to try. Thank you so much

[catsrock]

That sounds very frustrating! I'm sorry things are so hard right now.

[EZims]

I deal with the anxiety of feeling useless. I know being a stay at home mom is like 2 jobs but not getting paid for this one...Im so tired all the time.

[Babe1213]

It sounds to me like you may need some relaxation that will enable you to cope with the trash life is offering you. When you feel the mental struggle first appearing try to take yourself off to a quiet safe place, play some gentle music, and go through your senses - See, hear, touch, taste, smell - examine where you are, and examine your feelings. Basically, take time for you. The financial struggle will continue while the mental struggle keeps you from work, make the mental struggle your priority. Try to discover - if you don't already know - what has caused your mental problems from childhood and take relevant steps to work through your problems. Maybe a counsellor or facilitator - if you cannot afford these services, try and make contact with an Anglican church and seek the help of a priest/Minister, who are bound by confidentiality of the Anglican Community. If you need help finding such a place/person let me know where you are in the States, and I will see if I can find help for you. Don't leave this any longer than you have to, you can overcome these problems with this type of help.