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Depression and Anxiety at an older age

Posted by pjss48 @pjss48, Sep 14, 2018

I am a 70 year old woman who has had depression and anxiety for a long time. It got worse 3 years ago when my husband lost one of his jobs. I panicked and my anxiety increased. I was afraid to do things. like driving. I have arthritis pretty bad and foot problems. I'm a Christian and my faith has helped me. My husband was a pastor and our church closed 3 months ago. We've had continual stress. Sometimes I don't know what to do with myself during the day. I've gotten help from several doctors, including a psychiatrist. I also have IBS. I am better. I'm taking trazadone duloxetine, remeron and xanax. Also on osteo biflex, probiotic , bentyl and celebrex. I want to get on Sam e but it may interact with one of my meds. Thanks for listening.

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bustrbrwn22 | @bustrbrwn22 | Sep 9, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxiety and depression ans ocd and Im 43 yrs old and I might get a new job snd Im so scared if I take it My anxiety will take over ann Ill work in a school district. I take anti anxiety meds and I slso had my first panic attack and I need some advice. Im scared of everything

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@annieb0188 I feel for you and hope you can work through this. If I could go back 20 years I’d focus on not “ awfulizing” situations. Usually things don’t turn out as bad as us anxious people project.

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lsittll | @lsittll | Sep 9, 2020

Going to work can help in many ways. I've always been told it would do so for me. But after applying and not getting a job because of not being given a chance I got even more down. Then I learned people at an older age (in their 50s) aren't given as much of a chance in being hired, But yesterday a nice surprise came for me. I'll be working as an independent contractor with NexRep next month. It will be at home so I won't have the benefit of socialism but at least it can help ease those financial worries and the depression they cause

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bustrbrwn22 | @bustrbrwn22 | Sep 9, 2020
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@lsittll

Going to work can help in many ways. I've always been told it would do so for me. But after applying and not getting a job because of not being given a chance I got even more down. Then I learned people at an older age (in their 50s) aren't given as much of a chance in being hired, But yesterday a nice surprise came for me. I'll be working as an independent contractor with NexRep next month. It will be at home so I won't have the benefit of socialism but at least it can help ease those financial worries and the depression they cause

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Congrats!!

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Sep 9, 2020

Or.....
Older workers are competent, experienced, and dependable. You go, girl! I mean ‘Congratulations’!

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Sep 10, 2020
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@mattie

I am moving for the same reasonl....now my daughter has turned to be very depressed and sour and mean. I am scared but have no choice.

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@mattie Are you saying that you're moving to be closer to your daughter, or are you moving to get away from her? Are you certain that you have no choice? I hope that whatever decision you make will be healthy for you, as you are the person you have to answer to, and self-care and self-advocacy are vital for us who are seniors.

Jim

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mattie | @mattie | Sep 10, 2020

I own her house and still paying so I have no choice but to move in. I am scared, but no other way

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Sep 10, 2020
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@mattie

I own her house and still paying so I have no choice but to move in. I am scared, but no other way

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@mattie

That's a difficult situation to be in. Are you afraid of what your daughter might do? If you don't feel safe, you could consider giving a heads up to Adult protective services. If you're scared of physical danger, is there someone close by you can call in an emergency? It's important to have a safety net and a safety plan. Before I was released from the post suicide attempt facility, I was required to have both.

Please stay safe.

Jim

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Sep 10, 2020
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@lsittll

Going to work can help in many ways. I've always been told it would do so for me. But after applying and not getting a job because of not being given a chance I got even more down. Then I learned people at an older age (in their 50s) aren't given as much of a chance in being hired, But yesterday a nice surprise came for me. I'll be working as an independent contractor with NexRep next month. It will be at home so I won't have the benefit of socialism but at least it can help ease those financial worries and the depression they cause

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@isittll, Congratulations on your new position as an independent contractor. Hope it goes well for you and imagine the added income will come in handy.

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Sep 11, 2020
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@lsittll

Going to work can help in many ways. I've always been told it would do so for me. But after applying and not getting a job because of not being given a chance I got even more down. Then I learned people at an older age (in their 50s) aren't given as much of a chance in being hired, But yesterday a nice surprise came for me. I'll be working as an independent contractor with NexRep next month. It will be at home so I won't have the benefit of socialism but at least it can help ease those financial worries and the depression they cause

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Congratulations on your perseverance!

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lsittll | @lsittll | Sep 11, 2020

@helenfrances
It has certainly taken a lot of perseverance! I have never been given a chance in life for sure! I lived in a small town where everyone knew my own business and knew that I had seizures. I couldn't even get a volunteer job. When I had my only job I was fired after having a seizure. Twenty years ago I moved to the city. My past lack of work and not being given a chance now doesn't let prospective employers want to give me a chance. The heck with the work world. Jobs are mostly at home today so I thought do it!

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