Ups and downs

[Bearhug24]

Why am I feeling so worthless, I'm really not looking forward to another week of struggling, oh and the loneliness and isolation , I can't work because of fear , I seem to be unable to have any kind of relationship but I crave love, how do people cope and get out of this cycle , I just feel unable to help myself or make any kind of decisions.

[elaine2447]

I don't know how old you are, but certainly not as old as me. I can assure you, you are not worthless. Sometimes a person can make you feel that way. I have lost all of my family now through old age except for my daughter but I always feel I am at the bottom of the pile. I started suffering with crippling anxiety and nausea which is the worst part of it and now at the old age of 72 I am trying to get off lorazepam which is hell. I feel totally alone too but at the same time, feel too unwell to have any company. I hope you feel better soon.

[Bearhug24 in reply to elaine2447]

Thanks Elaine , I kno it's sometimes hard to see the positives In live sometimes,thanks tho, and wishing you all the best too.

[Dixie9326 in reply to Bearhug24]

It’s a hard place to be. Feeling lonely and unloved is what most anxiety sufferers feel because the people around us can’t truly understand what we’re going through ..

The only thing that has helped, besides meds, was forcing myself to get out. No matter how sick I felt, I got out on my bike and peddled my anxiety away.. it’s never totally gone but my quality of life is much better. I think the exercise decreases the adrenaline surge and I can cope quite a bit better. It sucks living with anxiety and I don’t expect it to ever disappear completely but I keep on pushing. I too get so tired of the fight . I have people around me that love me but I feel so unlovable that I frequently push them away

I’m 72 now and I ride my bicycle 10 miles “almost” every day..50 to 70 miles a week...I think it literally has saved my life....It’s not easy to get out there when you feel you are in danger and feel awful but for me, I just keep on keeping on..

Good luck on finding some peace....Anxiety is like living in hell:(. Push, push, push forward and search for some strength:)😍

[Sunshine425 in reply to Dixie9326]

💜 love this response. I enjoy biking and hiking and thats what helped me get through.

Bear hug I wish you well.

[Bearhug24 in reply to Dixie9326]

Bless you, thank you so much ,and respect for your achivments, I kno people with these issues are trapped and it is easy to feel defeated , but I have received some much support and encouragement , but yes I think a bike will help me x

[Dixie9326 in reply to Bearhug24]

It certainly does feel like we are trapped when we live with high anxiety everyday....

Take the bull by the horn and try and do whatever may help..

I have such empathy for you..I know what it feels to be down the rabbit hole with no known escape route....but there is one....keep looking:)🥰

[Sunshine425]

I made efforts to get out of my comfort zone. Baby steps. Its very challenging. My anxiety and fear kept my depression and suffering present. It was so hard. Hearing how you are suffering breaks my 💔. I have been there. It will get better. Hang on to faith and love. I promise humans are always stronger than they realize. 🌱🌻