Fear can be manage. There are books teaches you. For example, talk it out can help..

Do you want to share a little bit about what is happening?

Thank you. Fear is because of my anxiety and depression. Mostly, I'm afraid that I won't get better and I'm scared I won't be able to get back to work. Do you experience severe anxiety as well?

Do you have anyone at home that you can talk to? Sometimes family members and friends can make you feel lonely also. Fortunately DS has wonderful, caring, and helpful people and very supportive as well. Have you joined the Loneliness site yet? I would highly recommend that as well as here. Can you share what you are feeling? Hugs GB

Thank you GB,

I wake up everyday feeling scared and hopeless because I feel helpless to change things. What is happening in my life right now is what I have always most feared and am feeling overcome by the losses I've experienced. Maybe, I have avoided grieving these in the past and now I'm overwhelmed by being forced to deal with them. Sharing the details isn't important because it's not about circumstances as much how we each react to them. I can't share what I'm feeling any longer with most people in my life because it is becoming too much for them and it makes them uncomfortable. This started about a year ago and is not getting better in spite of therapy and trying different medications. I just need understanding and prayers. I am trying to do the same for others since I know there are many people suffering as well.

I'm still not sure of the circumstances but I will say that I hope you will never let anyone tell you how to grieve, how long to grieve, or when to grieve. We are all different and we all grieve differently. There is no time limit on grief. This may sound strange, but sometimes I feel that a therapist is not the right person to tell us how and when to grieve. They go to school, read books, take tests, and follow what they are taught. Sometimes it just can't work that way. Every person is an individual, and no book has the answers for all people. Talking to people who have had losses are far better to talk to than someone with a degree. More often than not, at least for me, talking with someone who is using their heart is far better than talking to someone who uses their head. There is a site here on DS for people who are grieving. I hope you will find it and join. If you ever want to talk in more detail, please feel free to pmessage me. I just lost my mother this past February, I lost my children's father 3 years ago to suicide, and my dad was taken from Leukemia. I hate to hear that you feel hopeless. Please join other groups that have experienced what you are going through now. I'm available to talk to . Hugs GB

I'm sorry for your losses, DB. Thanks for your caring and support

sending gentle hugs

I'm sorry you are experiencing so much fear and hopelessness. I am also. Everyday it takes everything I have to keep going and convince myself something good might happen some day. But I'm terrified too that things will never get better and I get more hopeless every day. Find something or someone you love, and keep fighting for them. I hope your life gets easier soon. If you ever need someone to talk to please feel free to message me. HUGS!

I feel your pain. This is a great place to reach out and know you are not alone in your feelings. Take Care and message me if you want. Hugs

You're in my prayers :)