New to the forum, looking for support and knowledge and "friends". :)

[daylyn]

Hi, I live in North Carolina, USA. I suffer from chronic depression and anxiety. There are times that I just cry for no reason and do NOT want to go and do anything. I used to be so lively and now I panic at the thought of having to go to the grocery store and other things that are silly, so my husband says.

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Hi Daylyn. Welcome to the site. Feel free to share whatever you want. I've found everyone here to be really supportive x

[Suzie40]

Hi there and a big welcome! You'll have a lovely time here

I'm sorry to hear that things aren't so good for you just now, however lots of us can relate to those times when we just have a good sob for no reason. It happens to me a couple of times a week.

What support / treatment are you currently receiving for your situation?

Looking forward to getting to know you,

Lucy x

[daylyn in reply to Suzie40]

I take medication to help and I do talk with my dr about things, but it doesn't always seem to help. I do get up and try every day. If one day isn't good, then I stay home and try again tomorrow. and now I have a forum to come to helps as well. Thank you.

[Jeffju]

Hi there,

This happens a lot and I used to look at people going into the supermarket and think, 'Why can't I do that?'.

With a lot of help, support and therapy I do now go shopping but still get a little anxious about it. But I can do it.

I had a bad day last week when I was crying and very anxious and those backward steps do happen.

Have you seen your doctor at all?? They may be able to help you with meds and/or therapy.

If we could 'Snap out of it', don't people think we would. I would give anything to be able to 'snap out of it..... but that's not going to happen quickly.

This is a great site with lovely supportive people, welcome. Julie xx

[daylyn in reply to Jeffju]

I couldn't understand people with fears over the silliest of things...now I am one of those people with fears over the silliest of things and sometimes I do laugh at myself. I am on medication to help with the intensity of what I am feeling. I do go to the grocery store and lots of people smile at me and I have never been one that people would take note of. It does make it easier when they smile. I have people occasionally talk with me throughout the store, which is funny. Why do these people approach me? LOL

[Jeffju]

You obviously have a kind face and disposition.

And a gorgeous smile.

Who can resist that ??

[daylyn]

well since you put it that way,,,, Hmmmm I am irresistible. Well at least today I'm irresistible. talk to me tomorrow.LOL Thank you Jeffju. that made me smile. thanks

[Help-support]

Hey daylne it's not silly at all .. I've been going through the exact same things for some years now . I don't think some people understand how hard day to day tasks can be when someone's suffering with depression :/ I really do understand how you feel x

[daylyn in reply to Help-support]