I have been feeling really depressed for the past two weeks. It has got really bad this week. I have been feeling isolated, angry with people. For the last ten years I have been in and out of work. When i have applied for a job i am forced to go through an agency. It is really depressing me so much. I have tried working long hours, been loyal to companies and even doing courses and nothing is working. I do not know what to do now. It is effecting every part of my life from my finances to my physical and mental health.
hi Stephen! I understand your pain! Are you on any medication for depression? I’ve just started a new direct sales business, selling nail polish strips lol. It has honestly boosted my mood and taken my mind off of my anxiety. Is there anything u are interested in ? like a hobby or new skill you would like to learn? maybe buy a new book to read! I am here you need to talk!
Dear alesha59336 Thank you so much for listening. It has been so hard. It will go well for you in your new company.
Hi, this time of the year is the worst for many of us. Shorter daylight and so on.
You did not mention if you mostly have a problem with anxiety or depression. People say they go hand and hand but I don’t think so. I am a very upbeat person but have crippling anxiety. I know severely depressed people and they don’t have much anxiety.
I was a hardworking accomplished professional that at times traveled across the country for business trips. I was always high anxiety but I used that energy to get things done. The typical hard working perfectionist most people with anxiety are. Anyways like a slow cooker slowly turning up the heat it got worse. In my mid 30’s I suffered my first panic attack. I get better than bad again every few years. At this moment I am the worst I have ever been. I am pushing 50 and developed agoraphobia. It makes no sense to me yet I still can’t leave my home much.
It’s been like this for two years now making some improvements having more setbacks again. But yeah, it is taking a toll on my health. I can no longer simply go for a walk. The physical symptoms are endless. Exercise brings on another panic attack.
Despite my current situation I am determined to get better however I realize I may have to settle for a less stressful job when or if I return. I missed my sons 16th birthday party recently because I could not drive to the place a few blocks away. So yeah, I got somewhat depressed because of that, who wouldn’t? But my main issue is anxiety and the havoc it has played on my body.
You don’t sound as bad as me yet on the scale of anxiety. So take care of yourself and know you are not alone. Wish you well and I hope you beat this.