[Yours_Truly]

I wish there were a local Agoraphobic group to go out and do things together with. That way we would all know we feel the same and could support each other. Agoraphobics Unite!

[Fuzzybear]

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by SprinkL3

Starting therapy is a good first step to feeling better. Self-care is another step. You can self-care by getting the rest you need, taking the meds you need, pacing yourself, setting boundaries, finding some of your favorite things to do in safe spaces and doing them, reaching out for social support from validating friends and family, etc.

For coping skills, that will take a trained therapist to help you figure out which ones will work best with what you're dealing with.

For medical or neurological issues, a psychiatrist will help you figure out what can assist with you feeling better.

I hope you feel better soon, but in the meantime, I hope you hang in there.

(((safe hugs)))

:sadhug::sadhug::sadhug:

Thank you. I will be started therapy soon.

[will19]

A very busy day with cleaning in the morning. After lunch I did little things like;
cleaned and replaced filters on the water distiller, changed a filter on Britta, and did some online ordering. I normally don't purchase online but I purchased a couple of things because they cannot be found here locally.

Feeling OK today. A couple of days ago I found a 1942 Quarter while bike riding. I got a good cash offer for it.

Today I was able to squeeze in a one hour bike ride. It's been wet outside for most of the day with drizzle.

[Rose76]

I am in bed way too much. I basically haven't left my bedroom today. The funny thing is that I don't feel depressed emotionally. I do know that this is a form of depression, even though I feel mentally content. It's gone on too long. It has just gotten worse and worse - this not wanting to go anywhere or do anything. I just read and watch cable TV and YouTube videos. I do eat just fine.

I can't seem to resume normal activity. I've wondered what kind of treatment might help me. I doubt anything would.

[Breaking Dawn]

It's been very hard for me lately & it hurts a lot.

[Mountaindewed]

I had SAD for 16 years and now I seem to have the opposite issue. This sun setting at 9PM is not working out for me like it used to. I also like my jeans and hoodies more then my shorts and T shirts.

[Mountaindewed]

I feel like both this site and my doctor are screwing me over for no reason. I've been waiting nonstop all day for stuff to be approved and for my doctor to call back and nothing has happened all day. I literally just took a shower because I was bored and had nothing else to do. Plus our tap water makes my anxiety super high and no amount of meds makes it better. It just has to run its course. But hey, after 11 days my weight is finally dropping and I can finally wear button shirts since my shoulders match my hips now.

[Deilla]

I am working now. The job is keeping me busy. Seems like I work all hours of the day, but I am taking some down time now. I will cook and play games. It's good to be working.

[Breaking Dawn]

I'm glad the job is working out, Deilla. I'm sorry, Mountaindewed, that your doctor & this site have not been there for you. I feel some guilt about that because I don't post sometimes. I've been having a hard time myself. But I seem to be doing a little bit better today so far.

[hvert]

I'm trying not to start catastrophizing. I am heading out of town and my laptop just broke. I spent a few hours seeing if I could fix it but I think I need to order parts. I need to just start setting up a spare and move on.

[Deilla]

I'm stressed today and very sad. I don't feel like doing anything. It's my day off and I just want to sleep all day.

[T4bbyCat]

When I was in school and poor, I used to get a tax refund. Now that I'm out of school and poor, I owe taxes! Seems like career progress or something.

[hvert]

I'm feeling better today and think it's related to the weather being less gloomy than it has been for a few days.

[Breaking Dawn]

Insomnia, pain, dread, too tired, sad. Games here help a little bit.

[Deilla]

Today is my day off. I plan to relax. I'm in good spirits.

[Rose76]

I'm just not keeping up with stuff.

[T4bbyCat]

Originally Posted by Rose76

I'm just not keeping up with stuff.

Same here, especially taxes that are now due... thankfully not on Friday, but Monday (4/18). Always a fun job to figure out how much I owe this time for no good reason.

[Rose76]

Today was a bad day for me. I'm not doing good at all.

[Violetta75]

I have almost zero energy. This isn't the depression anymore, at least not just that. I had covid last november and i've felt drained and my memory seems worse.