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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (17)

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@germangal

I was you for years. I discovered the less my family heard of my illness they came around more. I lost friends too. Inside me, I think I felt if I said something, they would have an idea. I was not physically ill at all. Another thing was being around people with their issues. I feel, I knew how bad I felt, I must listen to them, hoping I could help. Eventually on my good days, I was being pulled down with their woes. Being a workaholics the best way to feel better, was gor my to work very hard physically. Adhd, type a, isn't helpful. When mom was sick, I was busy and focused. Dad died, I was helping, my husband was dying, I was focused. Now 74, getting physically unable to focus with pain, and debilitating back, I see me sliding. I see I have things to do, but the pain is stopping me. My point is focus on something like painting a picture. So what you say you don't know how. Artist can create anything and it is still art. There are small sets to get going. Make jewelry. Braid rag rugs. Paint bugs on rocks. I was ill and got some 10$ ear buds and someone hooked me on mystery podcast. Facebook my new discovery. So many funny crazy things about pranks on each other, crazy cat antics, dogs doing funny things. Babies doing cute things. I laugh so much at that stuff. It is healthy to laugh. Then you have something to share that's funny or even interesting. I've also signed on sites for foraging. Oh my gosh, my lawn is full of edible food! Facebook can consume your whole day. But remember to get exercises of some sort. Use it or loose it. Get busy girl. Good luck!😁

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I have learned to stay as busy as I, physically, can. I recently started listening to Audible books and love it. I used to read a lot but unable to right now. Figuring out things like that help. I have a tear and bulging disc in my neck so looking down to read or paint is very painful. I get what you are saying though. I have built up to walking 16 mins, without stopping, a day. I have been working on this for over 2 months and I’m really proud of this accomplishment and have a goal of 25 mins a day. I haven’t missed one day of walking, doing the morning stretches/movements, and shoulder and neck exercises the physical therapist has given me. I limit myself to 30 mins of social media a day because things that pop up make my anxiety worse and make me worry. Then I watch one video that is cute or funny then inaccurate news pops up then I get on a rabbit trail of worries.
I started listening to praise music and joined a small women’s group (which with my anxiety was a really big step) but I’m trying hard to stay busy and do positive things.
Thanks for your input, I appreciate your time and thoughts.