Hi, @pjss48 - I'm really glad you've become a part of Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear you are having depression and anxiety problems and that you've felt this week like you don't have much reason for living. That is very hard. I think you will find members very supportive here.

I'm hoping @ainsleigh @mimi3blessings @parus @hopeful33250 @llnd2sey @mattie and others may have some thoughts for you about potential medicines and how they may have managed days when they felt like you mentioned, just trying to work up to taking a shower.

How are you feeling today, @pjss48?

I have depression and anxiety too. I make myself get up and go Take a shower; walk 1 mile; Bible study; thank God for the new day; eat breakfast; take my med celexi and diabetes meds. My reasons for living is my husband and children and Grand children. You can do it.

Boy do I get trying to work up to taking a shower. I’m trying to make myself get on the treadmill first. All I want to do is curl up in a ball and let the world go on without me. I’m so full of depression and anxiety.

of pissed 48 do you mind telling me how old you are? I recently turned 79, always been a female. Widowed, have heart challlenges, spine, creating walking challenges. Just recently moved into my son and family's home. They have fixed a room up for me which I stay in most of the time.
What caught my attention is what you said about working up to take a shower. I used to be very independent, I co habitated with for 15 years. He recently died of a recent heart attack.
I desperately just need someone to talk with. If you are willing please respond... I live in Austin, Texas
PEACE & LOVE ...JJ