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Depression & anxiety, problems with finances, work and marriage

Posted by steelergrl03 @steelergrl03, Sep 30, 2011

I have been on antidepressants for a year and a half
My life right now is very stressful financial problems,
Work related problems, and marriage problems . Can someone relate
To my situation?

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Apr 18, 2012

Hi
I know what you're going through on every level. It's important to be in psychotherapy because when we keep all out stressors and disappointments bottled up life can seem and feel too overwhelmingly challenging.
Another thing to keep in mind is the efficacy of the medications you are being prescribed.
Then, despite the storm around you, you must be kind and gentle with yourself. It can be very easy to be consumed by challenges that all the wonderful things we possess internally as well as externally seem so far away or diminished.
I have faith in you because you're strong. We all are and this strength and hard work, because we do have to work on every aspect of our lives, will pay off.
Take care & I'm here if you need to chat....
Rox

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Apr 18, 2012
In reply to @jessimcb "If you haven't yet, find God, let him into you, accept that he has a plan..." + (show)
@jessimcb

If you haven't yet, find God, let him into you, accept that he has a plan for you, and pray for him to reveal it so that you can do his will. You may be just as surprised as I was when you see the changes. It does not happen over night, so be patient. I have lupus. I was baptized with my family (6 of us all together) this past Christmas. I returned to the Mayo Clinic this past week. They couldn't find any evidence that lupus has ever been present in my body, and my organs are all suddenly functioning at 100%. I still deal with pain, but I am certain that if my faith stays strong, the pain will disappear as well. I can't explain this phenomena, all I can say is this: Expect a Miracle. Best wishes for all of you. I will add you to my prayers.

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Beautiful....thanks for sharing
Rox

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Apr 18, 2012
In reply to @anon89880224 "It's called life...... Make the best of it." + (show)
@anon89880224

It's called life......

Make the best of it.

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Some things are not simply life. Some challenges are chemical imbalances, trauma, genetics etc. Please try being a little more sensitive.
Thanks

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Iraku | @iraku | Apr 19, 2012

I can related yes...be patient and have faith in life that we are here for good. Taking a really good care of yourself and have trust in your helpers. When you are on the right medication things will get better. That's all I could think of for now. Take care.

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VKNANU | @vknanu | May 12, 2012

Definately! Create your stress free regime. Soothing music instead of TV. Go get a body massage. Go for a drive on a sunny afternoon. So much to enjoy in life!

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inker98 | @inker98 | Jul 23, 2012

Yes i can! So can most of the population. I don't have any answers but it helps just praying

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Bmjohns | @bmjohns | Oct 4, 2012

I can relate. Drugs help but I also went to a therapist. I got laid off after 30 years. Father had stage 4 lung cancer, my daughter survive 2 brain rumors within 3 years apart. My brother try so many times to kill himself. Then I found I have a autoimmune disease that is effecting my liver which eventually I will need a transplant. Some folks said they can't believe how strong I am. But I'm not that strong. My faith and family support keeps me going. But you got to talk to someone. Myself holding it all in was killing me. Be strong

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Ann Heaney | @annheaney | Oct 4, 2012
In reply to @bmjohns "I can relate. Drugs help but I also went to a therapist. I got laid off..." + (show)
@bmjohns

I can relate. Drugs help but I also went to a therapist. I got laid off after 30 years. Father had stage 4 lung cancer, my daughter survive 2 brain rumors within 3 years apart. My brother try so many times to kill himself. Then I found I have a autoimmune disease that is effecting my liver which eventually I will need a transplant. Some folks said they can't believe how strong I am. But I'm not that strong. My faith and family support keeps me going. But you got to talk to someone. Myself holding it all in was killing me. Be strong

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I just prayed for your situation. Your brother needs therapy and./or a psychiatrist since he poses a danger to himself!!

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kramer | @kramer | Dec 15, 2012

I often over dose on my meds I have bad depression nobody understands what I going through not even me I can express to people how I'm feeling

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