I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way TC.
Is there something you can do for yourself to feel better? Take a warm bath. Go for a walk. Make something good to eat? Anything that will help you move your thoughts to a better mood?

You know that we all feel this way at times. Right now I'm feeling a bit down too. Can't seem to locate a Psychiatrist to help me with my meds. Do you have a pdoc? Maybe you need to some help with med change or tweaking of your current meds?

I've just had a reallllllllly emotional day. I am unemployed and feeling really grim about my situation. I went swimming earlier and that helped. I came home and took benedryl to put myself in a haze. I know about not being able to find a psychiatrist. I am trying to switch to a new one and the other three in town are scheduling out FOUR MONTHS!!!!! Seriously!?

Geez I would even take the 4 months away appointment but I didn't even get that. There is a real limited supply of mental health providers here in Nebraska.

I'm glad the swim made you feel better. I never tried benedryl so don't know anything about it. I have heard some people on here take it for different reasons though. I just hope you feel better soon. Makes me sad when people are down.

TC - I'm sorry things are difficult right now. Are there things you've done in the past that help you "escape" when you feel overwhelmed?

One thing I do sometimes is go to a store's website and fill my shopping cart with all the things I would love to buy and then leave. I know it sounds stupid but it kind of makes me feel good and I get distracted looking at stuff for a while. I especially do this when I'm too down to read and am unable to focus on books.

Sometimes just sitting outside and living in the moment can help. Feel the sun and wind on your skin or in your hair. Listen to the sounds of birds, traffic, children, planes, etc. watch the clouds move across the sky. It can be very hypnotic and relaxing. One time when I was having one of my worse days, I chilled by watching an ant for ten minutes. I know, sounds silly, but it works cuz it gets your mind to focus on something else.

Anyways, hope you have luck finding a pdoc. I've had trouble myself because few take new Medicare patients that are any good, but at least I have one.

There's nothing worse than feeling so awful, TC. I think your idea to go swimming was brilliant - exercise is an amazing anti-depressant. I'm sorry about the wait for the pdoc - 4 months is a long wait. Is there a walk-in clinic or do you have a PCP who could prescribe for you?

I hope you feel better soon. Maybe take another swim?

I'm sorry to hear tc. Overwhelming feelings are so tough. Just chisel each thing out day by day....I tend to make lists every morning. Sending you good, positive thoughts.

Yea, my town is pretty much booked out, too. I'm amazed, really, because I supect it's like 30 flavored of vanilla.

I'm Sorry your feeling so down...Do you think when rested your mood will improve? Hugs my friend xx

I feel depressed, too.
hugs