Bad lately

[Cecethat]

Depression has been horrible lately. I deal with loneliness a lot. I am an empty nester and my husband works a lot. Due to the physical health issues, I cannot so much. I am scared to go outside and sit on my porch. I worry about falling or just suddenly not feeling well. How do you all deal with the mental battles that come as a result of an injury?

[amychris]

Hi there! I’ve never experienced serious physical health issues such as yours, but I can imagine it’s isolating to feel like you can’t even go outside because of it. That limits your options to cope with mental health issues for sure. I’m not 100% sure about this but I think I saw that DBSA has a chronic illness/depression virtual group for free. I would encourage more of these online outlets. Also find things that you are grateful for, or things you could do more often and be grateful for. Also remember you struggle with an illness and it’s part of your identity, but it’s not every aspect of who you are. You still deserve and can achieve joy!!!

[Cecethat in reply to amychris]

You are so awesome! Thank you. I will definitely look into it.