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A day of exhaustion

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

Still very depressed.  I slept most of the night last night.  I woke up early and layed in bed for awhile.  Then I got up and took my medication then layed down for awhile longer.  My anxieties have me on high alert.  I'm afraid to do nearly everything except for watching tv and laying down.  I feel so exhausted.


I've alway been a thrifty person.  Lately I've been afraid to spend money for fear of running out even though I get a small income.  I think this is from when I was married to my son's dad.  He was always buying things on credit and put us in big debt.  He would have periods of unemployment that lasted months.  We ended up filing bankruptcy.  I had a smaller nervous breakdown around that time.


I've been having a lot anxieties due to bad experiences.  It's like my bad memories are attacking me.  I've tried many things to feel better including going for walks.


I feel so confused and defeated.

MayB
MayB
Hi Jenn,

Sometimes the road of life is a lot easier if you look ahead and not in the rear view mirror. I have similar issues and anxieties....I'm determined not to feel defeated or look that way either...((((hugs))))
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
thank you. Hugs.
TC40
TC40
Hugs xx
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you. Hugs.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi Jenn, sorry you are experiencing such a hard time. May B. said the same as I would, except mine is 'learn from the past and let it go"....Such a hard road, even harder to not turn around. I still struggle with moving forward too, for me and for John. I get it, the question of could/should etc. My worst trigger word is "why"....hang on!!! To morrow is a different day and so much can change if we look for that silver lining....
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you. Hugs.
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