I'm at my wits end with life

[Depressed_devil]

Hi I'm new 2day. I've been suffering from severe depression and anxiety since as far back as I can remember. It helped me 2 go 2 the gym everyday & that really helped. But I broke my leg badly in Jan & since I've been stuck inside for 8 months & feel like life isn't worth living anymore. I'm by myself 90% if the time. I'm starting CBT on Wednesday but I feel so negative & hopeless. My life is a mess

[kenster1]

hi sorry to hear about your leg break really is a set back.how is it now could you not do light exercise and build up again.cbt will be a great for you it really helps having someone to talk to is really important just be open and honest with how you feel.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Depressed_devil,

Welcome to this supportive community, I see you have already had a great reply from Kenster1. Sorry to hear you are finding things hard at the moment. Usually the fitness team in a gym would be able to help you with exercise tailored to what you feel you can manage, maybe concentrating on arms and core muscles to start off? Perhaps you could talk to them and see what they say. Otherwise a sport such as swimming could be good, use a stroke that is mostly arm work to start?

Have you been receiving any physiotherapy if you are finding it hard to get the mobility back? Maybe speak with your GP and see if you can get referred for some sessions?

Good luck with the CBT and I hope that it works for you. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

All the best,

MAS Nurse and Moderator

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Give the CBT time to work, hopefully you will pick up on ways to control your condition.

Medications can take upwards of five weeks to work so give the medication time to work.

Your exercise routine should be worked out to give you the best type of program for your needs and expectations. Your trainer will have this in hand

BOB