Having a bad day

[J2Blue]

I'm feeling very anxious and depressed today and I'm not sure how to get through it. I just want to curl up in bed and go to sleep and hope the feeling just passes. I don't know what I can do to get through this. Advice?

[Roxylox]

Listening to podcasts keeps me occupied for a while when l'm curled up. I hope tomorrow will be a better day for you.

[Marysblue]

If it's a nice enough day out I would get out and walk. Or put on some good music or walk listening to good music. Just remember everyone has bad days and it will pass eventually. You can also try writing down your feelings and talking back to them. I know it's difficult to get motivation to do anything when you're depressed but sometimes just a little thing can help some, like getting up and taking a shower. And I have days where I have to try everything and it feels like it's my day long process. Hope it lifts soon, remember to be nice to yourself while you're going through it.

[misslillie]

Curling up in the comfort and security of your own bed sounds like a good idea if it's the weekend. My pillow is my best friend. And I definitely believe in the nap ministry. A cup of green tea and a chocolate chip cookie on a tray with a good book to read. Or a sleep mask and an audio book about some long family saga. Listening to the hum of an air conditioner or better yet the whir of a fan. We had a table fan next to the bed when I was growing up. There is a certain amount of comfort in that. Or how about this: listening to the rain outside your window in the middle of the night. And nudging your cat sleeping at your feet just to see that he is still there. Allow your self a little time to heal from whatever trauma has you feeling so wretched. The sun will come up tomorrow. It always does and you can get back into the fray with your courage up. I will be watch for your posts, dear.

[J2Blue in reply to misslillie]

Thank you for the kind words misslillie. The sun did come up today and it's beautiful outside. Had an awful time sleeping last night and had to take lorazapam. I'm trying to avoid things that trigger my anxiety. Talking to friends helps, but many of my friends are busy and I don't get to see them as often as I like. I have two grown step-daughters who have always been polite to me, but they never show any interest in how I'm doing and they never call or text me. If I reach out to them they may or may not respond. I get the feeling they really don't want me in their lives and I'm sad to say we are not close. I have a loving husband and I don't know where I would be without him, but I feel as if I burden him too much with my anxiety. He doesn't understand it and often gets tired of dealing with it. I feel as if I have few place I can turn. I have a therapist, but it's getting expensive to continue therapy. I'm so happy for this forum and for kind people like yourself who will listen without judgement and offer support. You may not think anything of it, but your little note actually meant a lot to me and it gives me the strength to get out of bed today and do something today

[Teaching]

I pray you get over it. Some days are like that.