Trying hard but can't seem to pick myself up ......

[ronnilittle]

Hi - haven't posted for quite a while as I've just been trying to get through each day. I've been very low - culmination of work worries, money worries and loneliness - each problem seems to impact the others (options for going out limited because of lack of money, am struggling with a very stressful job in order to pay off debts). Feel like I'm trapped and experiencing anxiety and depression - chest pains, disturbed sleep etc. I moved away from my home town for the opportunity to pursue my dream job and was really happy up until a few months ago - really can't understand what's going on. My parents have been very supportive saying that I can live with them if things get really bad but somehow that doesn't make me feel much better either. I know that in may ways I should count myself lucky because I have a job and somewhere to live but just wish I could really believe it. Have had a couple of good weekends recently where my brothers have been over to visit which has lifted my spirits a bit but then during the week I'm back to being on my own again.

Sorry to sound like I'm having a winge - I'm doing everything I can to keep my head above water but it's not easy.

[Boater]

Don't worry about having a winge, I've just had one, it just helps sometimes to know that someone is out there. I feel lonely too, can't socialise because of anxiety, going to work is my priority but it's not easy.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate, your parents sound very suportive, could they maybe help you with the money worries so you owe them insted of a company who puts on pressure. I don't mind if that's not a good suggestion for you I just wish I could make things better for you. I get chest pains to sometimes and my body does wierd things when I'm anxious.

Don't be too hard on yourself, I know that's easier said than done, message on here anytime I've always had support from someone, we all understand.

Take Care

Caroline

[ronnilittle]

Hi Caroline

Thanks for your comments - its really good ro lnow that there are understanding people out there. Yes my parents have already helped as much as they are able to They have already helped me enough - their support is boundless.

The weirdness in all of this is that I felt ok last Autumn - was getting on with life in spite of my problems and was enjoying life! Then it just seemed as though in the space of a couple of weeks the anxiety just arrived like an uninvited guest that I haven't been able to get rid of.

You say that you get the chest pains too - is there anything that works for you to alleviate the symptoms?

Best wishes

Ronni

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Hello. Yeah trouble is none of this stuff is logical. You no you should be fine but it isn't! Went to asda today totally panicky word that all about then. Maybe something's happened that impacted on you but you haven't seen it? Best wishes.