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The Walls are caving in on me

WestPalmGuy
WestPalmGuy

I'm really feeling very alone.  I have no one to talk to and feel isolated from everything.  I have a good life, a beautiful home, family that loves me and have been in a relationship for 37 years.  With so much good around me there is not one person I can turn to.


I recently purchased a business and it's going very well but the pressure of being an owner, caring for elderly parents and a partner that cheats on me, I find it difficult to cope.  Everything seems to come at me fast and my ability to think becomes very clouded.  I went to the doctor who diagnosed me with severe Anxiety and Clinical Depression.  He prescribed two medications and I started taking them on Friday.  I hope it helps.


Last night I was home alone and wanted to talk to someone but, no one is here for me.  I cannot talk with my parents who are 88 and 93 years old. They have enough on their plate.  My partner has the idea that 'people don't need medication to cope and should just suck it up' and most of the people I have in my life aren't what I consider close friends so, that leaves me to cope by myself.


I'm 62 years old and have dealt with anxiety in the past and here I go again.  My mind races, my focus is off the charts and it feels like everything is attacking me at one time.  I hate the feeling and I hate the lack of ability to separate everything to make it easier for me to cope.


I know I'm not alone in this and that's why I came here.  Hoping to meet others who can give me advice and share their own journey with me.  

gratefulgrandma123
gratefulgrandma123
I'm so sorry u feel alone and have severe anxiety and clinical depression. I hope your medicine when will help u. I too have felt alone and suffer with depression and bad anxiety and I have taken medicine for a few years for depression and anxiety and it helps me. If u need a friend I'm here. Sending u lots of hugs, love and best wishes.
djchurn
djchurn
Me too, on the diagnosis and lack of people to talk to. I volunteer at a local hospital talking to geriatric patients and understand the challenges of talking to older persons. One thing I had to learn is not to expect too much from the people I talk to. Some that I visit, are "talkers" or those that I can talk to for 30 minutes. Those are the times my work becomes mutually beneficial with the patient and some days "I get more than I receive"

Yesterday with a talker who had a visitor I asked a question that garnered a response that the visitor did not know. On another occasion, I had a lady tell me "you talked to me today, my husband does not". Volunteering helps because it gives me avenue.

The mind racing and lack of focus things is with me too. Not sure if I can help but please shoot me a private message here and it may be that we can provide mutual benefit.

Hope this helps, either way.
WestPalmGuy
WestPalmGuy
horsebackrider123, thank you for your kind words they mean a lot. Right now I'm all alone at home and while I do enjoy my 'quiet time', lately it just makes me think more and everything that I am going through. I did not take my medication yet but think maybe I should take it before I go to bed at night. Trying to get a routine down. Look forward to more conversation with you. Hugs back to ya.
WestPalmGuy
WestPalmGuy
djchurn, thanks to you as well. Will send you a message.
asmiths
asmiths
Living with a partner that cheats on you is probably taking your anxiety to a whole new level. They don't love you as much as you deserve if they are not committed to you. You can always, always talk to me, and I will listen to everything you could possibly think of to say. The best thing for my anxiety, if I catch it before it becomes debilitating, is to do something. Anything that can take my mind off of it. Sudoku, baking, and taking a walk usually help. This may sound silly, but if I'm feeling particularly fucked up I got to a big open field of grass with lots of tress near by, lay face down and just try to breathe. Sometimes I cry, but I take notice of what I'm feeling, and I let it pass out of me even for just a moment. It helps me feel so much more grounded. Sounds crazy, but it seriously helps. Again, shoot me a message any time.
hygeia4life
hygeia4life
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G5_sbzSXs0E

Might be helpful
WestPalmGuy
WestPalmGuy
Day started out ok but quickly turned around. The meds are helping some but I guess it'll take time for my body to get used to them. Glad I'm alone today and just going to try to stay calm. Took the first step and made an appointment with a therapist to talk with next week. Feeling hopeful.
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