Relating

I looked at a couple threads and realized I am right at home. I have trust issues, self esteem issues and at 66 I feel a lot of times like I am marking time just waiting to die, thsat my life is over as far as a fulfilling life. I have some things that are really good in my life but sometimes it still closes in on me. I am not suicidal or anything like that but depression and anxiety are a part of who I am. Just glad to be here

Hi Bill. Welcome to Psych Central (PC). I am so sorry you are suffering from depression and other challenges. Some people work with a therapist to talk things through or a psych doc to confirm diagnosis and prescribe meds to keep things stable.

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Hi, Bill and welcome!
I want to tell you that there are many psychological problems that exhibit anxiety and depression symptoms. Many times, even proffessionals takes a long time to guess which are the roots of the problem.

Did you always feel like that?

Pretty much, I was picked on a lot in school as a child and that led to a lot of what I go through and have all my life. At times I am my own worst enemy and self destruct. That has been a theme through a lot of my life but am working on mindfulness with a therapist andhopefully some other things as well.

Thank you CANDC. Good to meet you and yes I do feel others pain many times.

Hi Bill,
I can relate to you. I am self destructive at times, too. Recently had to give up alcohol because mixed with my meds it started making me suicidal. So glad I realized that. As you know I am new here, too. I hope you find what you are looking for here. This is a good place for support.

I'm sorry about you being abused in school. I hope you find mindfulness helpfull.
People talks very well about it.
Good luck!

Hello bill1231
It's good to have you here!

Thanks Lucy, this seems like a place I can learn and meet people who have many of the same problems. Glad to see you here

Hey Bill I too have trust issue,low self-esteem, depression, anxiety. You are not alone.

Hey thanks for this information. I will be checking this out.

Hey I been a victim of being bullied. It how I end up being suicidal and paranoid of people as well as a loner. Have tried mediation?

I been suicidal myself. I fight it every time.

I need to be high to feel and act "normal" some days.

The thought of dodging the job, scares me.

But I feel like I just need to escape.....

God knows I've tried.

(((((((( hugs ))))))))

What you describe is what I am going throug? You are not alone.