Hit a wall

[Singer86]

Could feel myself feeling more down lately. I've had a dip, feel quite low and hopeless again. Doesn't take much for me to throw myself back into the abyss. Wish I had someone who understood how I feel .

[davidthecoder]

I understand "the abyss". It is a scary, deeply uncomfortable place. Also lonely. Some don't make it out, but some do. And once you've been there you are better able to relate with others that have been as well.

Glad to have you here with us in this group!

[gajh]

You are in the right place to find people who understand. You are not alone. Welcome.

[TedLasso]

I’ve been here for a month. I feel like I can hardly leave my house without spiraling. I may not know exactly what you’re feeling but I’m with you in that anxiety and depression is present and feels like it’s crushing me.

[Singer86]

Thank you all. Xx It's good to know I'm not alone here. I think I need something to focus on that's not me.

[moxoni237 in reply to Singer86]

Sure can understand the overwhelm the stressors of life can take hold and take space with negativity with energy emotion the need to change habits that confront our concious self being what we think we feel mentally and can also affect our physical body leaving the heavy burdens behind can seem daunting but if you align you’re self with that intentions that reflect our higher purpose what you want to achieve hopes values be appreciated with the self worth that compliments the desires and outcomes and we’re you want to be from memory and what changed you from the inside out inspirational exchange hope you find perspective and Their is hope and better therapeutic experiences comfort joy compassion and healing

[mindys253 in reply to Singer86]

You are not alone,, I feel the same way, praing all the time for all of us. feel better,stay strong...oxox

[peacefulandcalm]

I feel it too, very difficult. at holiday time for so many...and then the rest of the year too even..

[ashleybakerr01]

I understand all too well. I easily find myself falling back into this deep dark abyss. And it's so hard to get out of. Sometimes nothing even triggers it, it just sorta happens 😕😞. It lasts weeks or months at a time for me. I'm not sure what you or anyone else who has this happen are going through, but I'm here for you ❤️

[mizzou7016]

I understand the abyss. I call it my darkness....and I am continuously looking for a "light in the darkness"....you will find a light....sometimes it is a dim light.....sometimes the light burns out....the trick....and it's very hard to do.....is to keep looking for the light...there is always a light......you just gotta find it.....and sometimes you have to look more than once

[SwimmerBTC]

I know how you feel! I just wish i could wave a magic wand over you, then hey presto you’d be fine. Sadly it doesn’t work like that, the magic wand chooses when to appear.

I had a major episode this summer going into autumn. It seemed to go on for years not weeks. I eventually reached bottom and went to my GP, who was and has been marvellous for me for over 15 years since I changed to her.

She referred me immediately to OPMHT and I was seen at home 3 days later.

Amazingly this elusive magic wand had appeared from nowhere and the day before I was visited I knew I had started to turn a corner. Unbelievable after suffering for over a month! 4 weeks later I was seen in clinic by a psychiatrist, by which time I was 75% better.

The psychiatrist, who I had never seen before was excellent. Over the years I’ve seen a few but she has been the best. She spent 1.5 hours talking to me and exploring my view of my mental journey. She had my notes going back almost 20 years but she wanted my version. My notes from 20 years before that were scarce as I moved house in 2004 and came under a different area.

The new psychiatrist discussed changing my meds, which I was in agreement with. I have continued to improve and I hope that I stay up for many, many months.

I think by sharing some of my story I’m trying to show you that the magic wand can suddenly appear and I pray that it does come to you soon.

We are here to support you, just reach out as we do understand. Take care and try to 😀

[Kinlay]

We understand!!!! And you might be surprised, because a lot of people struggle like this during the holidays. I try to channel myself in a better direction, and throw myself in to all the little things that lift my spirits: yoga, exercise, a walk outdoors, my pets, a good cup of tea or glass of wine, a warm bed at night, a hot shower, a good book... and then keep busy. I find that it's when I am not DOING something that I feel the worst. Of course when you feel down you don't want to do anything, but pushing through helps me. Hang in there!!

[BedBug]

I know exactly how you feel. Been there many times. Try to think of all the positive things you have in your life. This helps me. Sometimes I just have to do very small tasks and just take care of myself. You can't push yourself. Hope this helps. Prayers to you.

[Weatherwoman]

Know how all of you feel! Some things in life can't be fixed like the loss of a Significant person in your life --for me, I lost my Sig. Other last Nov. & two years ago, I lost my Mom, and the same year lost a close friend. I try to follow that Serenity Prayer --sometimes it works, sometimes not. Also, feel lonely as lost MY Person, my Anchor --am planning to move into an apt. complex where there are a lot of people my age (am in late 70's) I am hoping this helps -- I know that some of you stated that the Anxiety/depression seems like it just happens, and maybe so; but, there are usually issues, or a lot of Stress, or things that we Cannot change & So wish we could. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference!" I am sure you all know this --But, I have to keep seeing it & it helps!