Struggling

I'm struggling with depression and my mind and emotions are catastrophic. I'm not eating a lot and I'm unable to sleep, well I get some sleep but not many hours. No one takes me seriously and are no use or help. My doctor has been no help either just tries to give me pills all the time. And now anxiety is beginning to get to work as well so I'm stuck worrying all day long as well.

I usually hold a pendent which gives me comfort but it's not working anymore.

The Riddler over 5 years ago

Hi Isadora, how are you doing?
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mouse2 over 5 years ago in reply to Isadora

Dave your posts always bother me. Quite inappropriate yet again
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Donalda over 5 years ago

Sorry you are feeling like this. I've been anxious and depressed for the last couple of weeks. I went to the doctor and was given meds for the anxiety. I found reading, knitting and slowly doing a bit of DIY had helped to distract me. Sometimes you need meds for a time to help break the cycle. Take care. Xx
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The Riddler over 5 years ago

Ive been up and down like a YoYo recently. I’ve got a fidget spinner that help. I also find lego is good if you can get into. Try self-hypnosis for sleep, I’m sure there are some on YouTube. Keep talking.
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NAS67694 over 5 years ago

Hi Isadora, I'm in the same situation. Call your local MIND Group. They have counsellors etc who can help you with your struggles. I am speaking with one on a weekly basis and it is very useful to me. They can give you lots of different positive ways of dealing with your emotions/depression etc. When I gwt a negative thought I try to distract myself, make a cuppa, look out the window at the birds or the clouds and the different shapes. Go and have a shower, try to do something slightly different and say to yourself that this thought is only part of an emotion, it will pass. Good luck and hope you can get yourself out of your predicament.
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grandine over 5 years ago

Stay strong, things will be alright. There are people who can understand you, talk to them and you'll discover many things to be thankful for.
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Contrapuntal over 5 years ago

hi Isadora, I'd love to know about your pendant (unless it's a secret). What's it made of?
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Up t'North over 5 years ago

.. this might not be what you want to hear but just maybe some meds might be appropriate to level out your mood a bit?? .. I resisted for ages .. but now I find they help me function a lot better ..
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Isadora over 5 years ago in reply to DaveAsperg

I'm not good at talking or being around people. I do like reading and audiobooks though! Films can be fun to watch but it's not the sort of stuff that relaxes me. Vibrators can't be used sadly as I'm very sensitive. And I've tried meditation before and that doesn't work.
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DaveAsperg over 5 years ago

Try Talking, socialising, keep busy, reading , audiobooks, films...…………………...magic wand

Mindfullness course, meditation
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