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Feel so alone and depressed

feeshee
feeshee
My depression is getting worse. I live alone and I feel I have no one to turn to for support. I want and need to go back to work but afraid my depression/anxiety would get in the way. I could hardly stand being with family on Easter. I wanted to enjoy the day but I was so depressed and anxious. I was in hospital last spring with depression/anxiety. Had to quit work because of it. I stay home everyday...can't afford gas to get out of the house very often. I'm afraid I may become agoraphobic. Being around people, even people I know, scares me. I'm being treated for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It's getting harder and harder for me to cope from day to day. Have no interest or motivation in anything. I see a psychiatrist at a center that sees folks on a sliding scale basis. I will see him next Monday. I am praying that he will adjust my medication. Don't want to be alone when I feel like this but I have no choice. I just need to know that I'm not alone. I'm so scared.
Thank you all for reading this.
1stillsickofit
1stillsickofit
you are most definitely not alone, never doubt that, we fight with it too.sending strength.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel your pain. Don't be afraid to fail at work because of depression and anxiety. Do something part time, or volunteer. Take baby steps. Part time jobs can come and go, don't sweat them if you don't like them or they're a bad fit for you. I know easier said than done. If I could fix myself I wouldn't be here. Guess what I am saying, is we are all our worst enemy, that includes me to myself.
chelle37
chelle37
I'm sorry you're dealing with so much depression/anxiety. I hope that going to your dr helps, and that you start to feel better! Do you see a therapist too? I know you said you see a psychiatrist but wasn't sure if you meant a therapist too? I know that was helpful for me. Hang in there!
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
my suggestion would be volunteer or work part time. With my depression working actually helps me even though its more to juggle but with kids its not an option for me but days I am just home are way worse for me than days I work. I hope the doctor can help you and on here connect with others who you can vent too!
gramybear
gramybear
I could relate to everything you said in your post and wish I had all the right words to make you feel better. I have had all of the same symptoms, have gone through agoraphobia, (it comes and goes) and feel very lonely a lot of the time, even though I'm not really. I don't want to talk about me, however, I want to help you. I wish I had the right words. Please feel free to write me and we can share our stories. They are so close. I hate to see people hurting, I truly do. I know how awful it is. I am glad that you are going to have someone to talk to. I see a psychiatrist and she spends a total of maybe 5 minutes with me. Even when I say I have suicidal feelings and thoughts. It's like it's just another conversation. You are not alone and we all here will help all we can. God Bless you.
DCUK
DCUK
HANG IN THERE YOU ARE NOT ALONE HUGS X;]DC
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get lonely too and I don't know how to reach out to others. I usually just look around but don't talk much because of the fear. I'm sorry you go through this but it's nice to know I am not alone in my feelings. I hope your medications get adjusted and it helps you. :o)
feeshee
feeshee
Thank you all so much for your encouragement. It helps so much knowing that I'm truly not so alone. It gives me a little more courage to continue reaching out.

Feeshee
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