I havn't been on here for a while. I'm reaching out for some help if you can please. I'm 32. A mam of a nearly 3yr old boy (my world) Ive had depression & anxiety since childhood & always found it very hard to socialise. I never went to school so I'm so uneducated. I feel so dull. Even more now I'm a mother. I had to give my job up recently because i was struggling so bad. Anxiety symptoms physically & mentally took it's toll. I tremble all the time. I used to be able to put on a front but i cant do it anymore. I feel myself hiding from the world. I cant even talk tidy my words are all wrong. Does anyone have any advice on how to better my self. To cope socially & gain confidence. Ive been bullied all my life and have zero confidence at the moment. Never had any anyway 😢😢 my doctor started me on venlafaxine 2x37.5mg a day. Im on my second week Don't feel any different. I would be so grateful for any advice.
Hang in there and wait for the meds to kick in, dose needs to be adjusted for you. You have one of the greatest jobs ahead of you and thats being a Parent. Maybe theres some kind of support group in your area you can attend.
You seem to be putting yourself down. You shouldn't think like that, you don't sound any different in the way you write than anyone else on here, Don't put yourself down I bet your a great mum , just because your not educated doesn't mean you won't get friends or get a good job etc. You be the best you can be, start off with recognising the good points rather than the bad. Your son will love you and remember what you do for him while he's young so remember to show him your happy and enjoy time and nd activities with him I'm 22, I didn't go to school, I don't have a job, I have maybe 4 friends (true friend) I don't drink smoke or do drugs so I don't go out to socialise but I love my two boys and I know I'm a good mum even tho I do suffer from panic and anxiety I try to always come out on top, some days I do some days I don't that's how it is.
your not alone i go through this almost daily since menopause it's horrible the aches and pains the daily task seems to be worse and worse i try to keep moving it helps when i stay busy but i can relate to you i feel doomed at times like something is going to happen or something is wrong with me it's crazy i feel crawling skins shoulders ache really bad yes my lord i can relate to you try walking a little or staying busy i have notice at the end of the day when the anxiety ease i feel exhausted i hope it gets better for you