Anxiety + depression = crappy combo!!

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Registered: 12-22-2003
Anxiety + depression = crappy combo!!
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Mon, 01-22-2007 - 3:25pm

I've posted here a few times recently. I've been dealing with facing my depression for a few months then I developed anxiety issues. Today, I'm back to the overwhelming depression feeling. I even posted on the Depression message boards, too. Ugh, this combination plate of Depression Topped with Heavy Anxiety is too filling for me!! I seem to go from feeling somewhat okay to really anxious and flipping out about everything and nothing at the same time, to feeling somewhat okay and then depression creeps out and I just think everything is so negative. I hate waking up and each day not knowing what feeling I'll have no matter how much positive thinking I do! Sometimes I get exhausted from all of the self-pep talking I do and then get exhausted from feeling so hopeless. This is an exhausting process, know what I mean?? I just want to honestly believe myself when I say that there is hope, there is a light at the end of this gloomy tunnel, and I will have better consistent days. Just not today. ;)

Kim

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 5:00pm

hi kim,


no great words of advice, but wanted to say hi and offer my support.


i can relate!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 5:35pm

Yes, anxiety & depression are a crappy combo.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 5:49pm
It is a difficult time for you, Kim. I have to agree that it IS exhausting. I have the obssessive & @ times intrusive thoughts. Keeping myself distracted makes me bone tired. I know from past experience that it will get better. It simply never happens soon enough. Sending some PT's your way. Try to get some extra sleep. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan

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