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Losing hope - life is filled with anxiety and stress
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 20 11:41pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
@ashleyharris728 thanks for the advice! I think I’m scared to bring it up because I don’t want people to just see me as a mental illness or something. I wanna feel better and seek help, but I feel embarrassed and I struggle with asking for help. I’ll work on it though and I’ll definitely check out the app you recommended!
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@desi09858 that totally makes sense. I think a lot of us feel the same way, even though we are older. It’s a struggle for sure.
I would encourage you to look at it from another angle. If someone you really cared about approached you for help, would you judge them harshly? Or would you feel honored that this person turned to you because they thought you were a kind and open minded person? That is the way I feel when people need me. Now I do need to take my own advice because it’s much easier said than done. However, know that there are so many people in this world who would consider it their privilege to help you. And once you’re feeling better, I’m sure you’ll do the same for others. These experiences with mental health are so challenging, yet they do have the silver lining of building compassion and understanding for others.
I always have so much hope for young people who are figuring out what they need and what works for them early on in life. I know this is such a tough time for you and I don’t want to downplay that one bit. But I do hope that you treat yourself with the loving kindness that you deserve and seek support so you can make it to the other end of this struggle. Like everything, nothing in this life is forever. Sometimes we just need to make it through, but it can be a lot easier with support.
Wishing you all the best
@desi09858 When I was your age, I went through a very dark period, also. Although my father tried to understand what was going on, he couldn't, and my mother was not available emotionally for me. But there was a friend of my mother, a mother of a classmate, who had all the support for me in the world. This lady took me under her wing and supported me, offering a safe haven to talk when/if I needed to. She took great care of me emotionally, and promised to never repeat anything I told her. Perhaps you have someone like that around you? Or an aunt/uncle/older cousin?
And like @lylii mentioned, writing down what is bothering you can be a great place to start!
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@desi09858 don’t give up and don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’m 58 and I still struggle with anxiety. Doesn’t mean I don’t have good times. Don’t be embarrassed. There are more people than you know who struggle. Find a good support group with solid ideas and help. I use recovery international. Totally free. It’s takes time and effort? But you can live with this. Good luck.