Depression and anxiety that stem from ptsd, abuse/neglect

Posted by Jj @daphne47, Dec 30, 2020

I have depression and anxiety that stem from ptsd, abuse/neglect. I've fought my entire life for my sanity, making good steps with my mental health. Then boom, chronic illness. Fought this too. But I haven't had much relief or answers for 15 years. I'm burnt out pretty good right now and really hopeless. Not sure if my situation can change. Just feel I'm losing myself. I take medication and see a great therapist. This is not just a one time low...just tired of fighting for nothing. Can anyone relate? I'm not trying to get anyone down, everyone's situation is different, I guess I just want to express myself cause I don't have a lot of people to say this to. I understand accepting things, but it just seems like my life is stuck, whatever I do. I'm not afraid to live with disabilities, but, physically, my body is kicking my own arse. Feeling alone, defeated, and defective.

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marjou | @marjou | Jan 17, 2021

In reply to @sundance6 "I think we are all in the same mood! I'm trying to do what I call..." + (show)

@sundance6 Good morning! Read your post about resetting and wondered what that looks like. Would appreciate some suggestions as I too am down in the dumps. Thanks

jeanne5009 | @jeanne5009 | Jan 17, 2021

In reply to @marjou "@sundance6 Good morning! Read your post about resetting and wondered what that looks like. Would appreciate..." + (show)

Ahh..the Winter doldrums on top of everything else! I am trying to look at photographer friends posts of nature. Find a topic you like and start searching. Beautiful scenery is calming..and pet antics make you laugh. Do what you can with your docs to make sure you have the right meds for comfort and try to relax.
Buy a tulip daffodil or seedlings and watch them grow. Think good thoughts...ask for God's help. It will be Spring soon!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 17, 2021

In reply to @hearttoheart1 "Hi Daphne Only reading your message now Feeling low today too ,just stuck in a rut..." + (show)

@hearttoheart1, how are you doing today? What specific thing will you do today to be kind to yourself?

Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Jan 17, 2021

marjou, Just finishing reading the Mayo Clinic's new book on Fibromyagia! Talks about reseting! It says puts changes in your day! Gave example of the 20/20/20 rule of spliting up your day. The book from the Mayo Clinic called, "Guide to Fibromyalgia"! Has a lot of basic things we should all do to help ourselves. We know we have New Years Resolutions! This goes deeper into changing how we live our life!
I can see how this last 10 months have made my symptoms of either Lyme Disease/Fibromyalgia worse!
I know we are supposed to stay in and unexposed! But using a little comon sense means getting back to how we were 10 months ago!
I don't want to get into that discussion! I just know how I've shut down and made my symptoms worse!
I have gone through 75 years of learning Optimism! My dad through everything he went through was the eternal Optimist!
So I've spent the last two weeks trying to find answers as to what I need to change. I skept my Silver Sneakers classes, hardly went out of my house.
As several doctors have said we need to use comon sense! Are we one of the people with one of the four underlying conditions? If so remane quarintined. If not get out, but use comon sense! There are pleny of tests sites around, get tested every week if you have been around others. Just because you test negative one week dosen't mean you are negative the next week. If getting the vacine will make you feel comfortable do it! As one medical person said, if you get both vacines then carry on with your life!
I know this week will be Stressful for all of us in the US!
We need to carry on our Life and look for enjoyment, happiness, and gratitude for others.
From The Land of Enchantment!
Sundance(RB)

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 17, 2021

In reply to @sundance6 "marjou, Just finishing reading the Mayo Clinic's new book on Fibromyagia! Talks about reseting! It says..." + (show)

Here's a link to the book that @sundance6 refers to
- "Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life" https://marketplace.mayoclinic.com/shop/diseases-and-conditions/book/mayo-clinic-guide-to-fibromyalgia_296700

It is written by Andy Abril, M.D., a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, and Barbara Bruce, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic psychologist, aims to dispel myths about fibromyalgia and offer practical strategies for patients to manage it successfully. Drawing on decades of Mayo Clinic research and clinical expertise, the book is a resource to help people with fibromyalgia find solutions that lead to better health. Drs. Abril and Bruce are based at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Jan 17, 2021

In reply to @colleenyoung "Here's a link to the book that @sundance6 refers to - "Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia:..." + (show)

Colleen, Thanks as always for your help! Down to about the last 40 pages! It not only helps with Fibromyalgia but also how to handle our lives right now! It offers you a way to Reset now with everything that is going on in the world!
Bless You!
Sundance(RB)

marjou | @marjou | Jan 18, 2021

In reply to @sundance6 "marjou, Just finishing reading the Mayo Clinic's new book on Fibromyagia! Talks about reseting! It says..." + (show)

@sundance6 Thank you for sharing such great info! I noticed you signed with the words Land of Enchantment which is used here in NM where I live. Enjoy your day!

Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Jan 18, 2021

Yes I do! Live in the North Valley, right behind, south, the Nature Center! Have lived within a 5 mile radius of here since I moved here from Phoenix 45 years ago.
Have turned offers down to move elsewhere,!
Would you happen to know any people who do body work. My person who worked on me for 20 years retired 10 years ago.
Keep m posted if you do know someone!
Thanks,
Sundance(RB)

buyearly | @buyearly | Jan 18, 2021

You are NEVER alone! Hi, I'm Sharon, and I believe my story is very similar. I suffered from depression, nervous breakdowns (2), shock treatments (which restored a majority of my mental health) for about 20 years. After God truly healed me of that I started getting almost daily Migraines for 30 years, trying every med, given up on by several docs, therapy, etc., before a Neurologist found the answer for me. Be assured that God loves you and wants the best for you. we humans are imperfect and won't answers quick, but HIS timing is perfect! Hang in there and don't ever give up!

Hank | @jesfactsmon | Jan 19, 2021

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@buyearly
Hi, you have piqued my curiosity when you said

"I started getting almost daily Migraines for 30 years, trying every med, given up on by several docs, therapy, etc., before a Neurologist found the answer for me"

What was the answer that he found? My wife has been suffering almost constant headaches for over a year, not sure if they are migraines or not though. Are you now free of your headaches? Best, Hank