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ajtene
ajtene

Hi l am new to the site, and today l am feel low and lasy have a milloon and one things to achieve but just didn't want to do anything but cry. l lost my husband  three and half years ago l was their for my kids and their grieving process as for myself l just took on more hours at work then l had a very bad motor vehicle accindent early in 2017, went back to work June this year and found out l had lost my line in the house l worked out of, so have been trying  to pick up work were l can within the same company. l am suffing from anixity - panic attack -  have gaining weight - braking out in colds the sweats - feeling like l want to  vomit - lost of interest in most things l am normally passionant about and have been told l have Post-Traumatic Stress, l am lost Not happy at work and are not getting the hours we need to survies on. So l keep applying for new jobs, and getting interveiws but this dam anixity / panic attact stop me from getting these possion as l frezzes up and become so overwhelmed l don't know how to anwser the question they ask,l just want to run away and be sick. My doctor has placed me on anit-depression. Can some body relate to this or am l the only here feeling like this. How can l improve as l need to work?

caring2018
caring2018
I am so glad you reached out on this site. Everyone here struggles or has struggled with some type of depression and anxiety. I am so sorry you are struggling. Sounds like you have been through a lot. My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine losing my husband. Plus, dealing with a car accident. Have you been to counseling? Dealing with a loss is a very hard thing and it is important you work through the grieving process. Many time even though we think we have dealt with the loss, however, we really haven't. Based on what you wrote, it sounds like you kept yourself busy for your children and to keep yourself from truly dealing with the loss; which is very common. A type of coping mechanism is to escape and not deal with the situation. However, eventually our mind wants to deal and needs to be healed. Many churches provide grief counseling groups. I would recommend you look into that. It is good you started anti-depressants. It takes a while to find the right dose and type; so give it time and let you doctor know how it is working. Just know that you are not alone, you will get better with time, the right medication, and counseling. I have struggled with anxiety and depression on and off for years. It took the right combination of medication, counseling, and learning my triggers to feel better. I needed to give myself a break and not be so hard on myself. Depression and anxiety is a chemical imbalance and a real disease. I also pray daily and look to God for my strength. I will be praying for you. Stay strong and know you will feel better in time. Hugs!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Three things to do to help you through to healing:
1. Journal
2. Daily Tasks
3. Stay positive

What caring mentions is so, so important. Loss takes many forms to healing, and grief workshops give a lot of ways to find what works. Counseling gives a safe zone to explore what you are feeling. Medicine provides a temporary even keel place to give you breathing room to learn techniques to help you naturally cope better with all the unexpected.

Best wishes.
caring2018
caring2018
How are you doing this week? I have been praying for you. Hugs!
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