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So Scared

QPXZ
QPXZ

I posted before but these past  few days I have been scared to death of everything.  I guess it is anxiety but also depression.  I am in deep debt and it is worse than I thought.  My job is cutting my salary and it is only seasonal as it is.  I am sick with a bad head cold so I guess that is making it worse but I am worried about everything.  So many people have died in my life including my boyfriend.  My cat Sebastian died this year and he was my rock.  I believe losing a pet is traumatic.  Most people with pets understand.  My vet killed himself. Friends are sick including one who had ovarian cancer.  Another had back surgery. My brother is sick.  It is just a stomach virus but usually he gets over these things right away.  


I am reading Game Of Thrones right now and that doesn't help with all the violence.  This post is almost a repeat from one I posted on the anxiety board.  But I am so scared and so depressed right now.  I try to think positively but it has gotten worse.  I don't know what world people are living in when they tell me it will get better because I see no hope for my future.  All I can do right now is pray.  


Has anyone come back from their lowest point.  I am so worried.  Sleep is my only refuge.  If I could just sleep 24 hours that would be great.  Sorry I am repeating myself from my other post but I am so scared.



QP

sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
If it helps to know I have come back from my lowest point of depression, severe anxiety, suicidal ideation, self harm etc...It was a very dark and scary place to be, but with the right medication, therapy (I still go), and time, things improved. Nothing in life is static....life is always in flux, so you can rest assured that your situation will change and will improve.

I highly suggest a good therapist, and a psychiatrist that can help with medications if necessary. It also helps to schedule small activities into your day even though you might not feel like it...a trip out to get a coffee, a walk around the block, set aside time for journaling, time to watch a good tv show....anything that breaks up your day and gives you a little something to look forward to.

It's great you posted and reached out for support here....keep reaching out and don't give up. It does get better.
Debbalina
Debbalina
Sleep is really my only refuge as well. Wish I had comforting words to say but I am in the same place. Please know your not alone with how you feel. We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other with the faith that this too shall pass.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Yes I have come back from my lowet point. One thing that can help the anxiety and the depression is supplements. I started taking a bunch of supplements a few weeks ago and it is making a big difference. Here's what I am taking: a multivitamin, B complex, garlic, gingko biloba, vit. D3, magnesium, calcium, and blueberry. I also use a protein powder that is high in amino acids.
QPXZ
QPXZ
Thank You for your support. I am at my lowest right now and I really do appreciate your responses. I have a bad cold now so that is not helping but even so my life is at its worst. I am going to see about going back on meds. I haven't been eating so I just had some oatmeal but will try supplements. I have them. This all started when my job cut my salary and I have been scared ever since of everything.

I went to bed early and woke up briefly when people made noise at midnight but if it were not for the sweet escape I think I would go mad.

If only I were given half a chance at a decent job and would stay well and had something good happen once in a while I could cope. Its just so hard right now. I know people have it worse but I just can't cope. Maybe once I get meds and feel better it will help. Until then I keep praying.

Thank You,

QP