Help!! Depression & Anxiety

[Helpwith123]

Depression is tearing me and my life and my family’s life apart. It started off at school and fed by a serious of events over the last 8 years notably recently when I fell in love with a girl and she rejected me. I feel so empty inside. I work full time and have a son who is really the only reason I am here. I am taking fluorite but the anguish and the stamptims are unbearable. There’s seems no hole of it getting any better 😪.

[20Voices]

Hi, Sorry to hear you are feeling like this. I felt like there was no hope of me feeling better when I was at my lowest but with sheer stubbornness and determination I am getting there. So what else are you doing other than the medication? I did some Stress Control classes, computerised CBT training and saw a psychologist. I also made changes to my diet and exercise as well.

The turning point for me was when I sorted out my sleep patterns. I have revamped my bedroom following advise I have gotten on a few of the course I have done and I no longer have any electronic devises in my bedroom. I removed all the clutter and now my bedroom is just for sleeping in. I went through various methods of what to do if you can't sleep, but mainly I'd get up and go read a book and only go back to bed when I felt like I would go to sleep.

I had to work on what to do with all the thoughts going round in my head. Journalling and writing notes helped with that. I also tried an aromatherapy diffuser and various essential oils along with meditation and relaxation exercises. I eventually found the ones that worked for me. Getting more sleep and eating healthier meant I had more energy to be able to work on the anxiety control and coping strategies.

I still have a lot of work to do but things are looking up. I still get lows, but can handle then better now.

I hope some of this helps you.

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[MAS_Nurse]

Hi there,

Welcome to our supportive community. Well done for taking a brave step out of your comfort zone to reach out for help. You are obviously having a difficult time right now. As you have begun to find folks here are only too willing to come alongside you and share from their personal journeys and experiences, many of whom will have been in similar situations or experiences as yourself. It may also be helpful to ask for advice from your medical professionals, there's a whole range of therapies that can help you.

In the meantime, do check out our Pinned Post section for free mental health guides, International crisis support helplines: healthunlocked.com/mental-h...

Keep your chin up, you have taken the first step in reaching out for help from this forum. Keep in touch!

Best wishes, MAS Nurse