Hi, I'm a 20 year old student with anxiety and depression. I'm in my third year, but I've already missed half of it because I went to day hospital with my anxiety and depression. I don't know where I'm going with this blog, I just feel hopeless. I don't see the point in finishing my degree, I don't see a life past university. With any luck I'll get a job, but then what happens after that? I stay there for a while till my anxiety gets in the way? I stay in a job till I retire and then die? I just don't see the point in carrying on with life, everything just feels pointless.
Have you see your GP,?
Okay. So I'm in the same position as you. When I get panic attacks I immediately go to I'm going to die I have to kill myself because there's no future for me with anxiety. But you can not let it beat you down, thats just a vicious cycle that happens . I promise there is a future for you as long as you make one. You should probably talk to a counselor about how you're feeling or at least someone . when I feel like this I talk to my fiance and we cry about it. I can't tell you how to live your life but I can at least suggest to you don't let the the anxiety and depression win. You should finish you're degree you do gave life quality.
Hi Amy,
I'm pretty much the same age as you well nearly 20 anyway. but thats beside the point.
I've been through anxiety and its pretty tough to get through especially when you feel like giving up or hopeless that your never going to get anywhere. I hated that felling of constantly doubting myself cause it got me no where apart from breaking down. So I'm here to tell you think more positive what is it that you thrive to become, like what are your dreams? Always paint a positive picture in your head of the goals that you want to achieve in this lifea and just continue to focus on those particualr goals.
Life may not be good now but its not the end of the world. One day everything will work out even if it's not tomorrow but it will. Never give up always stay happy and do what you love doing.
Of course everyone os going to die at some point but if I were I wouldn't think about it. Just be grateful for the days you are still living and try to enjoy finihsing your final year of university cos you will do well. Just think positive, stay happy be more confident and you will get far in life!
Hope I've helped! (sorry if I haven't)
Amy,
I can tell you what has helped me get through my tough times with panic anxiety and some depression. I have one person who understands me and is my solid supporter and that is my husband and I am a christian so my Lord and God.
Also, I am currently trying to adjust to meds because I had gotten off mine after 15 years and thought I could do without. Mistake for me so now I have had to start meds again for 7 weeks now and I still have not so good days. My medical doctor told me about a DNA test that they can see what meds will work best for your body. I had that done last week and it takes a week for results. They just swab your cheek for the test and that is it. There is hope, I am 50 years old and have had anxiety pretty much my entire life. I am married and have 2 grown children. Find a counselor that you are comfortable with that can help you get through this tough time.
Hi Amy.
I have had Anxiety, Panic and Depression since I was 14 (I'm 27 now) and even though for the past year its been the worse its ever been, I refuse too let it stop me from living my life and so should you.
I know how tough it is, but you can't let it beat you.
Have you been too see your GP? X
Hello Amy,
First of all, you are severely depressed if you feel that bad. I advice seeing a doctor, anti depressants to get you on a clearer path and then maybe counselling or something.
I used to think that we are born to work and then die? Pointless.
But no, life is what you make it.
Make new friends, fall in love, fall out of love, visit places you have never been before, travel. Make beautiful memories with people who mean everything to you!
Life is not just about work, it is about making memories
Look on the bright side of things! For the anxiety just try fight it, I will send you a link for something to help!