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JennAlyNew Contributor
Hi. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for most of my life. At the moment the depression is bad. My marriage is going downhill. I have no friends any more and no one to talk to. I just feel so alone and overwhelmed caring for my little kids too.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @JennAly, thank you for reaching out here on the forums 
A big welcome to you.
I'm sorry to hear that circumstances are bad for you right now. I know there are others here on the forums who've experienced similar things, so I hope you're able to find some valuable connections
I'm glad you're here; take good care 💐
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MDTSenior Contributor
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@JennAly Another welcome from me.
I’m sorry things are so hard, anxiety and depression are hard to live with, I struggle with both myself.
Do you see a counsellor ? Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and get support.
It’s good you have reached out here, we understand.
Take care.
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WIPSenior Contributor
Hi @JennAly
I battle with anxiety and depression too, so understand how difficult things can be.
The forum members are a very friendly and welcoming bunch, so I hope that you feel
comfortable to chat here with us.
Take care of yourself,
WIP
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NoobNew Contributor
Don't try to solve all your problems in one day. Remember that time passes by, and eventually things will change. You are a good person. Your kids need you. Please try and be kind to everyone.
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NoobNew Contributor
I would love to talk to you. I need someone to talk to too.
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haystacksSenior Contributor
@JennAly Well done for reaching out, I have also stuggled with depression and anxiety for around 40 years in the past and sometime you can feel alone and extremely overwhelmed, but it gets better over time. There are a few really good depression and anxiety recovery programs out there, one is Neil Nedley anxiety and depression recovery program and the other is the live more project. Through these program I have made a full recovery, they were life changing for me. It gives you all the tools you need to over come any issues that you have, from addication, diet, exercise, forgiveness, CBT, mindfullness, resilence and relationships etc. Give these at look on google, most of the time the programs are free as well. There is hope for you out there JennAly, whether the storm it is always gets calmer on the other side and you are not on your own.
Warm Regards
Haystacks
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LearninggrowingSenior Contributor
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Daisy82Casual Contributor
@JennAly wrote:Hi. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for most of my life. At the moment the depression is bad. My marriage is going downhill. I have no friends any more and no one to talk to. I just feel so alone and overwhelmed caring for my little kids too.
Hi @JennAly
I've also suffered from depression and anxiety most of my life (I'm new to this forum) and wanted to say I see you and believe in you. I think it's important to have people on your side that believe in you, esp as we don't believe in ourselves.
Your children are your world and I know the feeling of being overwhelmed caring for them (I have 3). It's bloody hard.
I would love to chat to you as i also don't have a lot of friends either or any that I feel I can confide in. The feeling of loneliness is the worse, but we are glad you are here and that some of us can help you thru this.
Take care
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