Trying To Stay Strong

[Faith-34]

Hello. I'm new to this group. I am looking for resources to help me better myself and this mental illness I have been battling since the age of nine. I'm kind of at a place right now where I don't know what to do. My mind will not shut off. There is a lot more I could say, but I will just stop there.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello and welcome to this caring and sharing community. Both this community and the Anxiety and Depression members are very supportive and you can feel safe here too. Anytime you wish to share more with us that will be ok, we are here for you.

Stay safe and strong.

MAS Nurse & Moderator.

[TayM]

Hello, are you on medication?

[Faith-34 in reply to TayM]

Hello...yes I take medication. I've been taking it since I was nine.

[TayM]

Maybe change the medication? Do you have any animals? What have you tried to do to help yourself? 😌

[Faith-34]

I am in counseling. This medication works better than the others. I have been continually switched to different medications throughout my life. I have made an encouragement board and writing out how I feel and praying to avoid another suicide attempt.

[MsTree]

I've had depression since I was 5. I was called sad sac numerous times. Now at age 62 and 41 years of marriage, I'm at a crossroads that tells my heart one thing and mind another. Either choice brings heartache and I sure do dread having to choose. But I am hanging in there. I know I can not forget to take my Celexa every day as prescribed or I can't trust my thoughts.

[Faith-34 in reply to MsTree]

I have started making a motivational board to help inspire me. And I'm spring cleaning my house because my mind will not shut off.

[MsTree in reply to Faith-34]

Mine won't either. I am so tired of crying over this crap. Not many people divorce after 41 years. I'm scared. I've prayed. I've tried to look at every angle and see truth in a better light. Depression makes things unclear. I'm so sick of it. Please Dear Lord, see Faith and me through the night. Grant us peace and wisdom. AMen

[Faith-34 in reply to MsTree]

I know it's hard, but know that there is something greater in store for you. I am here if you ever need to talk.

[MsTree in reply to Faith-34]

Same here, sweet girl.