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How can I manage anxiety and depression?

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11/30/2019 at 2:42 AM

I recently struggled with depression after having a traumatic experience. I'm now slowly recovering and making changes to my lifestyle, but I never thought it would happen to me. Thanks to those who were supportive.



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@Cryingtime  My mom just came out and said when you are feeling depressed just know someone has it worse. It may be true but that does not take this feeling away even though I wish it would. 

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@Cryingtime 

Hang in there . Suicide is not the answer . I don't have all the answers but ending your life is not one of them . You need to find something to give you a reason to go on . For me it was getting a new dog . Everytime I feel like I'm at my end I give her a big hug and look in her eyes and realize she needs me and she loves me as much as I need her and love her . It helps push me past those horrible thoughts .

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@Cryingtime 

Hello,

I hope you survived the Holidays..Hang on..try going for a walk or to the park…anything..just keep moving.  You will meet a new person some place to start over with.  I too was deeply depressed but I am getting better by exercise and swimming and just doing anything but sleep and think about my depression.  You will survive..

 

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How can I manage anxiety and depression? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-depression/anxiety-and-depression-1343 2021-06-18 00:16:48

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I just want to give up I don’t wanna be here anymore I lost a really good friend because of my anxiety she just  gave up on me. Part of me wishes my family would phone me until the next morning because I know it would’ve been gone I would’ve drink myself to death.


How can I manage anxiety and depression? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-depression/anxiety-and-depression-1343 2021-09-07 11:27:57

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I identify myself as functioning while dysfunctional. it’s second nature to still go to work and pretend to be normal when deep down you know your abnormal and your not like the rest of the world. I often tell people that I’m cut from a different cloth because of my mind is. I’ve had moments to where I sit in my room and literally feel like I’m losing my mind and my thoughts tells me to do things that normal people wouldn’t do. I call it having episodes. It’s very hard to pretend to be normal when your not and you can’t explain it to others so everything around you becomes affected.


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nancram --- 🤣😗That's too cute! Lifted my spirits 😗


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I am LGBTQ as well and have unsupportive parents. I was having a lot of trouble with my identity when anxiety kicked in soon followed by depression. I tried talking to people but they were unsympathetic or didn’t understand it at all. Some would even make fun of me for having anxiety attacks and said I was just faking my depression. It sent me to a really dark place that I still am unable to climb out of. The homophobic comments dug the hole deeper and made me feel like I wasn’t just alone but unloved. In a small town in southern U.S., mental health is not taken seriously and there are very few doctors who can even help, as well as almost no LGBTQ support. For so long I was wanting help  but couldn’t get it. I’m hope being on this platform will give me some of the help I need.


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I've been going thru depression off and on for years it is difficult to go out but have been working a regular job though I do think working nights might have helped I always have felt alone


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Hello all,

How are you today?

I thought I'd revive this discussion by inviting some members to share their tips with us!

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I recently struggled with depression after having a traumatic experience. I'm now slowly recovering and making changes to my lifestyle, but I never thought it would happen to me. Thanks to those who were supportive.




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