Why am i so down about my life?!
Question: I have always hid the fact that I'm stressed out, I care about others more than I do myself, its always family, friends and housework I always pretend to be happy, and lately I feel like im going to burst I feel like all I want to do is cry
I am on medication for depression but it doesn't seem to be helping right now. I just feel like everything is piling up on me and I'm getting buried farther and farther and there is no way out. I have also been to counseling and that hasn't helped any I just seem to slip back farther into this depression. Is there anyone that can give me some good advice and not bash me on this.
I am a 39 SAHM and enjoy being with my boys but it seems like everything is just building up against us. We pay our bills and everything but it is usually paycheck to paycheck living. I am not considering going back to work right now for it would cost what I'd make just to pay for child care and I want to raise my own children. Only positive responses please
Answers: I have always hid the fact that I'm stressed out, I care about others more than I do myself, its always family, friends and housework I always pretend to be happy, and lately I feel like im going to burst I feel like all I want to do is cry
I am on medication for depression but it doesn't seem to be helping right now. I just feel like everything is piling up on me and I'm getting buried farther and farther and there is no way out. I have also been to counseling and that hasn't helped any I just seem to slip back farther into this depression. Is there anyone that can give me some good advice and not bash me on this.
I am a 39 SAHM and enjoy being with my boys but it seems like everything is just building up against us. We pay our bills and everything but it is usually paycheck to paycheck living. I am not considering going back to work right now for it would cost what I'd make just to pay for child care and I want to raise my own children. Only positive responses please
I understand what you are going through... I have been through it myself... Life is sometimes very hard,... and when we get depressed its sometimes hard to even get up in the morning.. Have you thought of trying Lexapro.. its suppose to be really good for depression... I hope you feel better...
I think you should try different meds. What medication are you on for this? You should try pozac is really good. I felt the same way as you and my doctor gave me prozac I'm on 20 mg. But you have to be patient the first 2 to 4 weeks cuz it takes time to make effect. Try to think positive about yourself even though its hard. With that and meds you'll get over that terrible life your living.. Try reading the bible to it's really calming and relaxing especially psalms.. Good luck! hope you get better.
People have high expectations about their life; maybe, those expectations exceed what one should expect in reality. Life kind of sucks, and when you drop some of your expectations and needs, things get better. Roll with things and try to make the best of what you have.
I think you should go and see another councellor. But you have got to be honest with them so they can help you propperly. Dont hold anything back. Just talk about everything and anythink. Even if you dont feel it relevant just speak speak speak. You will soon get to the real problem and everythng will make sense, why you are suffering right now, whats you real problem and why your finding life so tough at this time in your life. Also its good to talk to a strange once a week. This way you have a time and a place to let it all out and the rest of the week you can just get on looking after you and your boys. Dont think that because you have seen one councellor that hasnt seemed to work, there is nothing left to help. You may go through a few different ones till you find the one who can really help. They are there to listen and get you through your tough times. X Gud Luk X
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Do a lot of praying, read your bible every day, meditate on the word of God
I agree with Law man, my life stinks because of illnesses. I guess I see things on tv and stuff and it seems like some people have such nice lives and I think that I should have that too. I guess it is just about making the best of what you have. I try to do that but don't succeed very often. Try to set a good example for you boys and make their lives better by being positive, depression can be contagious trust me on that
I understand that reasons for unhappiness can be at times mystifying and frustrating. If you cannot pinpoint these reasons then try to pinpoint why you feel upset? Are you grieving? Are you upset with anyone in particular? Do you see yourself as unworthy at all? The thing about self image I had to come to understand is that I was seeing myself through distorted lenses. Maybe if you actively identify the thoughts that set off the bad feelings then you can actively fight them through self talk.