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When things just don't get better
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 11, 2022 | Replies (147)Comment receiving replies
I understand your situation as it sounds very much like mine. I have PTSD and depression since childhood. The PTSD is from my first 13 years of living through domestic violence. I did very well in my life in my 30's and 40's but due to another trauma I broke down in my late 40's. I'm now 64 with chronic illness on top of depression, Complex PTSD and my anxiety has been manageable this year. It has become almost hopeless it seems. 20+ years of major clinical depression now. And now I'm in constant pain. Where does it all end? My meds aren't making a dent in my depression anymore. I keep trying but it has no end in sight.
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Thank you for your reply. I'm glad someone listens and can share a similar situation. I've also run the gammit of pills...I'm considered 'resistant' but still take them. My trauma started in childhood and onward, and trauma changes your developing brain. it's a life long battle. Like you, adding chronic illness on top of that is something that hardly anyone I talk to understands....even doctors. We have to give ourselves credit for getting this far. I have learned to try and be more kind and patient with myself. But chronic anything is hard. It's gets so old. I feel so misunderstood. It's a daily battle to accept ourselves, and try to make the best of what we have. Those days come few and far between sometimes. We're just looking for better quality of life.
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kmr24karat. My Ex- Father In Law was a very Smart man! His favorite saying was "No one ever said Life was Fair, so accept it for what it is!" I don't mean that to sound cruel to you! Reading your story I guess you could say I suffered and still also do PTSD from my first 18 years! Much of it stills sticks with me as strong as I think I am!
As I said being on depression and anixity meds for 30 years I have been lucky to have been able to adjust to life as I know it! This last year has been over the edge! Even for those who don't suffer from what are going through!
Having being sick this last nine months has made me Slow Down and examine each step I take!
If you like to read there is a very good book out right now by Matthew McConaughey, Entitled. "GREENLIGHTS"! It's worth picking up and reading! It gave me a different way to look at Life!
Having been indoctrainated in the Catholic Church western religion is not what I have not subscribed to in a long time. What I have found that has guided me through many things is reading of the Tao! There is the start and then many inturpratations. But it all has something to be learned from!
We Are All Behind You! We are here to Help! Never worry about what you may say or feel!
Bless You!
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