Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I know that there is a site here for just anxiety and I've already been there this am, but I know more of you guys on this site so I'm sorry if I'm doing something wrong, but I'm in a really bad spot right now and could really use some support help or whatever. I don't want to piss anyone off by posting the same message on 2 different sites but please bear with me this one time? A person on the anxiety site was asking about others having "free floating anxiety" and this was my relpy:OMG, it's like you're living my life. I've only been up for a couple of hours and have already run back to bed 7 times trying to get back to sleep to get away from the feeling that something is wrong. I feel so overwhelmed! I HAVE to clean my house today. There will be people in in tomorrow, but I just can't get started cause I KNOW that I'll do it wrong...hell, it's only a small trailer how can I clean it wrong but I know I will...I've been trying for 2 weeks to mail my brother his birthday and Xmas gifts overseas, but can't go out of the house, Why? I don't know...I'm not sick, I'm not crazy, I just KNOW that I'm WRONG....that I'll do everything wrong.....I don't feel safe for some reason...my heart is pounding just writing this. It's so stupid...I've always been depressed but never anxiety like this until after my boyfriend left me...jeez I'm in my 50's I should have the ovaries to be able to get in my car and just go, or just clean my damn house instead of hiding from the bogey monster...WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME? HELP??????PLEASE
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Are you feeling panicky? if your heart is pounding, it sounds like it. If you need help with this, I am long term anxiety sufferer and know a lot about it. Talk to me if you would like to, I can TRY to help. You are not going crazy, you are just getting too much oxygen and adrenalin.
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I think you need to speak to you doctor about adding/changing meds. There are good meds out there to help with these issues.
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Oh honey, I'm sorry :( That's rough! Yeah, for sure talk to your doctor, you can be helped. It'll be hard for you, but worth it! *picks up pom poms and cheers you on*
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sounds like a panic attack walk around get some air you be fine please dont worry it will pass
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Hey I can relate to this if it is like a sinking feeling. I think I fail to get things done because it gives me a reason to feel guilty and hate myself. I find that if I write things down and cross them out that I can focus better and work toward relieving my anxious feelings and feel a sense of accomplishment and pride...even if for just the little things. Remember it is ok to go at the pace that is right for you right now. I don't think you are hiding out...I think it is justified to feel what you need to and then move on instead of questioning what is wrong with you. You sound like me though. I have so much cleaning and should be more involved with my kids school work but I just can't get going and snap out of the BS so easily some days. Some days all I can do is cry and let it out through poetry or listening to my music or watching the tv for distaction until my icky feelings dissapate. Good luck come and chat with me anytime.
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See that's what I'm talking about I knew that my peeps would have my back...I've taken 2 mg of Klopin and just hoping that it "kicks" in, etc and I'v walked the poor dog's legs off....thanks for not being mad at me for asking for help w/anxiety on the depression site, but this anxiety stuff is new to me and I don't like it one damn bit....depressed I was at least used too as bad as that sounds but when my ex left me then the anxiety started....I think this is cause I'm scared cause there will be people actually "IN" my space for the first time in over 6 months and that freaks me out, and 2/ my ex complained the entire 7 years that I didn't know how to clean how house correctly so I just stopped cleaning...pretty much literally...my place looks like the crazy cat lady place....and I won't start cleaning cause all I hear is him saying "no,no,no...don't you know how to do anything right?" I'm tapping fingers, toes, etc.....my doctor said to go to the ER....will then I'd have to pay $30 bucks to get back her since I live so far out or they would want me to go to the hospial...can't afford to board my animals....YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....I know that I'll be ok, but just waitig for this to pass is the weirdest feeling...thaks guys
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
