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Struggling

Struggling

Struggling at the moment.

I'm experiencing a combination of depression and anxiety bringing up all sorts of negative memories. Mistakes I made and opportunities I failed to take up.

It's making me feel unwell, jittery, hopeless, painfully uncomfortable and unable to rest.

I'm not even sure I will post this but at least it gives me something to focus on in the moment.

I know other people have real problems. When I look at my life objectively I feel like a fraud. I'm weak and lazy.

Like why can't I just start doing something meaningful to relieve the anxiety?

Every little thing seems too hard, too much for me to handle.

I'm overwhelmed.

I have so many excuses to NOT participate in everyday life.

Yes I have diagnoses but I also receive ongoing treatment for them.

I should be doing better.

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Are you OK @RedHorse ? I haven't seen you for a few days.

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Hi @Dimity and thanks for the tag.

I've been lacking energy and motivation these past few days to the point that getting out of bed and dressed is all I can do.

I hope things are going better with you.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Hi @RedHorse thanks for replying. I hear you re struggling with energy and motivation. Getting up and facing the day takes courage sometimes.

I trust your driveway is passable again and you're able to get to appointments. Ì need to follow up and make some appts too.

Best wishes for a better day tomorrow

Dimity

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Hi to fellow strugglers

i feel crappy tonite . I live alone with my dog/child and I think I’ve kind of come to terms with aloneness which is different to loneliness. I often think people feel sorry for me . Just shits me

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Hope you are feeling better now @perspective

Feeling pretty crappy myself and have been struggling just to get out of bed each day for a while now but that's another story...

Take care,

RedHorse 🌹🐴

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It's not easy @perspective @RedHorse . The cat gets me up but I usually go back to sleep. I get up eventually then muddle through the day. I've exhausted my mental health plan and have to wait at least a month til it can be renewed. I'm alone and lonely and just found out I'm prediabetic so got the expected reminders about diet and exercise and social outlets. I feel bad about the disconnect between the knowing and the doing, I've been told to act then the motivation will come. As though MH is a choice yet for some reason I keep looking for the answer outside of myself, maybe hoping to be rescued. I certainly feel stranded, not driving and rarely speaking to anyone. Maybe even trapped.

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I'm sorry to hear that things are so bad for you at the moment @Dimity

I can certainly relate. I'm so distressed I can barely think, let alone do anything to help myself.

Apologies for the brief response.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Thanks for your acknowledgement @RedHorse I know you're struggling too and appreciate your friendship. I hope the rest of Friday and the weekend are kind to you. The cat is on my lap and purring, I'll get a coffee then try to start moving.

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Are you OK my awesome friend @RedHorse

Hear for you if you want to chat xx

Hello @Dimity , @perspective , @Former-Member

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Thanks for your support and encouragement my forum friends @Shaz51 @Dimity @Rhye

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