The evening struggle...

Hi everybody. I'm new to the group. My life feels like the middle of a Jerry Springer show. I've always had anxiety and bipolar depression, but this last year it has been a huge daily struggle. I'm trying to keep getting up and facing each day, but no matter what, every single evening my head goes to the darkest places, and I can't make it stop. I become paralyzed, I sit on the same place on my couch, I'm always alone except for my pets, I can't get motivated at all to do household chores I need to do, and just honestly don't want to live. I feel lost, alone, and have withdrawn from everything and everyone. Anyone else have ways to beat the worst times.. the evening?

[Singingmoose]

Welcome! It’s a bit quiet in here this evening. Right now I don’t have any suggestions as I’m going through an awful storm. There are crisis hotlines to talk to, you don’t have yo be suicidal. Also there is this group and I hear many more. Even support groups. I might check those out myself. Although I prefer one on one, an online one, similar to this would be ok. I did find a coping skills pdf, it lists things like paint, do a jigsaw puzzle, walk, listen to music, meditate, blow bubbles, video games, etc. Hugs! I hope you are feeling better!!

[Hidden in reply to Singingmoose]

Thank you for replying. This is my first time trying to talk to anyone besides a doctor of course. There is a local support group that meets here in town, maybe that's the way to go. I like the idea of maybe a video game too..I haven't played any in 20+ years, lol, there's my age given away...but maybe a Nintendo Switch might help. I hope you also start feeling better, and you are off to a great start knowing different resources. I wish you health and happiness!! We are not alone, and both doing our best, this I know. Take care!!

[Singingmoose in reply to Hidden]

I love Nintendo gaming system. Hope you enjoy playing some games!