Inconsiderate, intimidating neighbors cause depression and anxiety?

Update: The men are still here. I have rearranged my schedule until they are gone. Still, coming back to the building creates anxiety, even when I'm out and miles away. I'm doing something, like shopping at the grocery store, and then it crosses my mind "I have to go back there!". I tripped and almost fell a couple of as I have gotten close to the building because I need to keep looking all around and the fear makes me a bit clumsy. This is awful.

I haven't dared to go to the laundry room for weeks because I had seen some of the men in there and they weren't doing laundry; just messing around. I remember years ago someone I know, who lives in another state, told me they also lived in a nice building and the city allowed people from very tough city neighborhoods to move in, No problem with that, I want to help people get away from bad situations, except I was I told by the person I know that some of these people have absolutely no consideration or kindness at all and had threatened them while doing laundry. So they no longer felt safe doing laundry in their building. I thought "How unfortunate, this happening to such a good person. I can't imagine that." Well, now not only can I imagine it I'm living it and more. At least they had a 24 hour doorman at their building.

I think I can hold out without doing laundry until February 1. The men should be gone by then. If not, well, I don't think that will be the case, but if so then I have other actions I can take and take them I will. These are supplemental actions to the main formula that has been used that is expected to be successful at any day now. I will also post these supplemental actions when this is all over.

I have not heard anything from the landlord recently. I may call them soon and try to get some information. I don't expect any details but at least the assurance again that this bad dream will be ending soon.

Update: I now have a fear of groups of men in public. I never had this before in my life! Today I was out and I saw a group of about 6 men walking on the same sidewalk coming towards me about 200 feet away. I quickly walked across the street, to my detriment, to the other sidewalk. I think they were a bit surprised and sensed my fear. These were probably regular good guys, like almost all are. But now all groups of men that I do not know scare me! I am living in a type of hell now. Soon it will be over though.

I have commented before. I cannot diagnose but I am worried you may have PTSD. Can you tell me more about why this situation in your apt bldg will be resolved soon?

Thank you for your concern. The landlord told me it will be resolved soon. The men will no longer be here.

I think I will go back to my usual self within a couple of weeks of this ending but I am sure I will be more aware of my surrounding from now on, which is a good thing. If I don't go back to my usual self I will deal with that at that time.

Thank you again for your concern. It's comforting to know that others care.

Update: The men are still here. This has definitely affected my mind. I used to be very reasonable in my thinking. Now I am unsure if other people in the complex might be possible friends with the men. This is crazy. I can't wait for this to end!

To make matters worse I spoke with an old friend from my old neighborhood. He has always had a really good ability to predict outcomes. Not always though. He doesn't have much law experience either but he told me not to get my hopes up of the men leaving because tenants in general have very strong rights. I told him I totally disagree with that because I was told by the landlord that the men would be leaving soon. Still, it's making wonder. I will call the landlord on Monday and see where this is at.

I'm still praying for you. God will straighten this out.
PML

PML, thank you so much much. It really means a lot to me right now.

I also spoke to a relative of mine recently, they live far away, and told them what I have been experiencing and all they said was "So?" As if "What's the big deal?".

Well, I will say that my relative has lived in a safe community all their lives and they do not know just how genuinely mean people can be in other parts of the country, and world for that matter. This is not the situation where I just say to the men "Hey, step off." and all of a sudden they go away and are never a problem again. That would work where my relative lives. Here? I don't even want to say what could happen. At best it would cause a direct confrontation.

Robert,
Stay safe. You are right not to confront them. Your relative sounds very insensitive. I live in Edmonds WA which is 15 miles north of Seattle. Edmonds is fairly safe but Seattle is awful. I just stay away from it! A couple weeks ago they stabbed a bus driver to death and last week an elderly man got stabbed also. This has become the normal way of life there; much like your situation; although no one has died yet in your situation and I hope no one does! It doesn't sound like the authorities; (police or landlord) are going to do anything. Keep praying and so will I. Consider moving if you can.
PML

I feel for you having to live in a place you perceive as unsafe. Doing your laundry seems to be especially problematic if the men don’t leave. When living in an apt and needed the convenience of a washing machine we bought a portable model that we could hook up to the kitchen sink and faucet when needed. Doesn’t solve all but at least a way to get your clothes washed!

Yes, a washing machine in the apartment is possible, I had thought of that, but you know what? I'm a thrifty person and doing wash in the laundry room will save me money while I'm here. I'm not going to let these problem men negatively affect me much longer.

In fact if the situation is not permanently over by February 1st I have a number of things that I will immediately do, all perfectly legal. Damn the torpedo's! I will post these methods when this situation is over, which I am almost certain will be by the 1st.

Also, I like your use of the word "perceive". Yes, my imagination is running a bit wild, or more, but this is based not only on actual threatening behavior but by what I learned online about one of the men. He a "bad dude" with real potential for trouble at anytime. Plus he has numerous friends and obviously that is a concern.