My struggles

[Lostagain56]

I believe I have struggled with anxiety and depression for most f my life. I can remember being a shy sensitive kid and everything effecting me. Was never diagnosed though till I had a major breakdown at around age 30-31. I had a new family, new home, business but some how I was too stressed that ed to sever debilitating anxiety and finally depression. I became extremely insecure, hopeless, could not concentrate and work. Eventually lead to divorced but even though I was sad I felt the marriage was over and felt relief. Have held a a lot of guilt due to having a 2 year old at the time but i have always been very involved in her life and we have a great relationship.

I am 56 now and this cycle just seem to repeat itself. It seems to start from my work. Great energetic starts but a few month in an insecurity, sense of dread, anxiety and work Avodance. This happens even when self employed. I know this behavior is ruining my life. I have just recently started taking Zoloft in and effort to try and help. I would like to know others that may have been stuck in these same patterns and how medication and therapy have helped.

Thank you and thanks for having me.

[Paint4Health]

First and foremost, we've got your back. You are not alone. This is why we are all here, to be here for each other. I too experience extreme stress from work and have noticed when I take time away, my MDD does much better. But we have to make a living, right? I write to let you know that I too have a pattern of work stress and it impacts my MDD pretty badly. I hope that Zoloft will help even things out for you. I just started Prozac without much impact on my day to day, I believe Zoloft is next on the list to try. It can be a process.

[Bezel75]

Our stories are similar! It is scary when the depression comes back even on meds. Do you put on a mask in public and with people close to you? Does anyone know you’re hurting? I am a mask wearer and I wish I wasn’t.