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[Goldengyrl]

I’ve been struggling to get out of bed each day. Some days I don’t. Just feels like no one understands. It feels like a dark cloud is hanging over my head and nothing brings me joy. I joined because I need to know I’m not alone and someone else gets where I am coming from…Anyone relate?

[AnonymousElephant]

Hi Goldengyrl. Please know you are most definitely NOT alone. I have generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, and panic disorder. Dealt with it for quite sometime and it can most definitely be exhausting, you’re valid in that. There are good days and bad days. I have experienced this before (often sometimes, sometimes not). A few things:

(1) What does your support look like? Family? Friends? Professionals (counselors, psych, etc.)?

(2) What do you do for you that you enjoy and how can you make time for it?

(3) Your feelings are valid - they may not always be “logical” (our brains, especially when affected with mental health issues, can play tricks on us), but they are valid!

Hope you continue to grow and improve. Remember, growth and progress aren’t linear.

[Goldengyrl in reply to AnonymousElephant]

I don’t have a support system or things I enjoy right now. However these are things to work towards. Thanks for your reply

[aWorriedOne]

Everyday is pretty much a struggle for me in one way or another emotionally. It's gotten better as I've worked on it, but I still have a bit of road to cover. You aren't alone and you can start to get better too. We all can.

[Goldengyrl in reply to aWorriedOne]

Thank you I appreciate your response

[SoporRose]

You are far, far from alone. This resource can be your first point of support. If you can, get in touch with NAMI (nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Me... and your local United Way. If you live in a university town, the school might have psych graduate students who can provide low-cost counseling. And let us know how you're doing.

Ruth

[Goldengyrl in reply to SoporRose]

Thanks I will look into theses resources

[6ixtyon1]

Oh, yes, I can relate...I joined an online local NAMI group for help. After Covid, local, free group therapy doesn't seem to be available that much, in person. You might want to try that and see if it helps...lots of folks on there have made me feel that I am not alone. That counts! You do, too! Blessings!

[Tealpillow]

Yes - a very familiar and agonizing feeling. I have 3 kids so I have to force myself to get out of bed, it’s freakin miserable sometimes. But I’m lucky in that my doctor has me on a therapeutic dose of Zoloft so my days have been getting a little brighter. A little. Lol

Sending you solidarity and hugs. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.

[Goldengyrl in reply to Tealpillow]

I will thank you. It’s good to know I’m not alone

[bethelbee]

Welcome! You are definitely not alone in your struggles. We are all here to help and support each other. I am in my late 60's and have dealt with depression and anxiety my entire adult life. Luckily I am doing well now but have certainly been down the dark path and have had times of real struggle. Those that have never experienced it will never truly understand. An online support group that helped me for a while was through Live-Well Foundation. If interested you can go to their website at Live-WellFoundation.org to check them out. NAMI is also a wonderful resource for support and information. Take care and keep us posted.

[Goldengyrl in reply to bethelbee]

thanks for the info will look into the support group s

[JkBauer]

Good afternoon,

I will be praying for you, and You are not alone!

God bless you!

[Goldengyrl in reply to JkBauer]

thank you

[Hidden]

Try to get out of bed every day and do something, even if it’s just taking a shower and doing one load of laundry. Just something.

[Weatherwoman]

Like all the posts I have read here. You are Definitely NOT alone. Though, I know that I am not alone, it can sure feel like I am, at times. Since, I don't like to bring other people down, and feel I may lose them if I should say too much about my anxiety/depression I don't say much re. my fears, etc. Therapy, groups, mental health organizations are all good suggestions. When I move (which will be soon), I will look into the suggestions given here.

[Goldengyrl in reply to Weatherwoman]

thanks I’m going to look into therapy groups

[Goldengyrl]

I’ll check it out.

Thank you