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Old Apr 15, 2014, 08:29 PM
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That's how I feel right now.

I have been on short-term from work since the beginning of March for depression and anxiety. This has been going on for years. Most of the time it's manageable, but every few years I really fall down the rabbit hole. This happens to be one of those times.

It just seems like people either don't listen, or they throw out trite solutions as if I'll be forever cured of my depression and anxiety if I just do this one little thing. For example, my therapist asked me if I've thought of volunteering, and my doctor said "just force yourself to go to the gym". I tell myself that they are just trying to help, but right now, it's a victory if I get up, take a shower, get dressed, and do a couple of errands around the house. I am and have been on different medications. I've read numerous self-help books and gone to many different therapists. I've tried exercise, supplements, bought all kinds of different things to help me sleep (different pillows, lavendar spray, sleep masks), made changes to my diet, all sorts of things. Still have anxiety and depression.

When people throw out suggestions like this, I get mad at myself and annoyed with them because right now, I can't "just do it".
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