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[stephaniejean]

Hi there,

I'm hoping I will get some positivity from posting and reading posts on this app.

I never used to have anxiety/depression issues and all of a sudden I have both. Today is one of those days I can't get out of bed and have been crying on/off all day.

I get panic-y when I think too far in advance about the upcoming week. I also don't want to be put on meds in fear I will never go off of them or than when I do I will spiral so low and be out of control.

You will see more of me on this site, thanks for reading.

[jessed03]

Hey Stephanie!!!

Anxiety and depression are some of the roughest things you can ever go through in life, aren't they.

I'm glad you plan to stay. You better stay! I've seen your pic now, I'll get a google satellite to trace you if you don't, and send you a little memo saying 'Stephanie. Post more!!' :)

Do you have any other triggers that you know of? You say you feel overwhelmed looking ahead at your week, is there anything that fuels your panic?

I really hope you're feeling at least a tad better whenever you read this.

[HockeyRules]

Hi there, I'm hoping I will get some positivity from posting and reading posts on this app. I never used to have anxiety/depression issues and all of a sudden I have both. Today is one of those days I can't get out of bed and have been crying on/off all day. I get panic-y when I think too far in advance about the upcoming week. I also don't want to be put on meds in fear I will never go off of them or than when I do I will spiral so low and be out of control. You will see more of me on this site, thanks for reading.

Hi. I also get overwhelmed if I look to deeply into what's coming up on my plate. Take it slow....life still goes on and Welcomebto the forum !

[kristydani]

Hi Stephanie,

Welcome. I'm also new here too. I hope that this forum can help us both! If you are really struggling with anxiety then trust me, there is no need to be afraid of going on medication! Once you find the right medication it can really help you to overcome the anxiety and panic, as well as the depression attached alongside. I know how you feel about having those days where you feel very depressed and don't want to leave bed.

Anyway, welcome, once again! I hope you're doing okay.

Take care,

Kristy

[Dorriekeepson23]

Welcome aboard Stephanie, and you too Kristy. I agree with Jesse. I hope you stay, because you will get a lot of help from some great people. I've suffered with anxiety/panic issues for years. Mine gets bad sometimes, even when I think I have it under control. I had two anxiety attacks just yesterday and the day before. I went to the doctor, by myself, which is an hour away. I was just getting into my jeep, and my husband called with some bad news. I kind of lost it a little bit, and started crying. He was like "OMG, I shouldn't have told you until you got home." I had an hours drive ahead of me, and HAD to drive, to be home in time when my little guy got home from school. It's hard to just have to snap your fingers and get out of it. For me anyway. But on a positive note, I did get it under control. It was easier to do too, with the help of my medicine. I used to be a bit afraid of starting anything new. I read every negative side effect I could. lol. Not really funny, but I did. Finally, one day my MD, was listening to me ask him about all these negative side effects, and he just stopped me and asked me... Are you feeling better? I said "Yes, why?" He asked me if I had experienced any bad side effects. I said "No, why"? Bless his heart, he was the nicest doctor I ever had. But he told me... "Then why are you obsessing over anything negative you can find"? I got what he was telling me. Now, I'm NOT saying no medications give people side effects. I've experienced them myself. But he told me that they HAD to list any possible side effect they could think of, on everything. And it frustrated him, because there were sooo many bad side effects listed on all medicines, it scared some patients from taking the drug, that might help them, improve and even change their lives for the better. I don't know if that helped any at all, but it did me, when he shared that with me. Try and think positive, take the medicine prescribed to you. If for any reason, you just can't take the way it makes you feel, it just might not be the right one for you. If it helps you, and you feel better, then there you go. I know it isn't easy. From my own personal experience. But there are a lot of great people here, with a lot of great advice and knowledge. Wonderful people actually. I hope there's smooth sailing ahead of you. Don't go anywhere, and glad to have you. Dorrie

[Dorriekeepson23]

Hi Stephanie,

Welcome. I'm also new here too. I hope that this forum can help us both! If you are really struggling with anxiety then trust me, there is no need to be afraid of going on medication! Once you find the right medication it can really help you to overcome the anxiety and panic, as well as the depression attached alongside. I know how you feel about having those days where you feel very depressed and don't want to leave bed.

Anyway, welcome, once again! I hope you're doing okay.

Take care,

Kristy

Hey Kristy, my name's Dorrie. I just wanted to welcome you to the site, and tell you I liked what you wrote already. :) You go girl. And you will get a lot from this site. There are all kinds of people here, dealing with similar and different issues, but always there for one another. if you ever need to chat, I'm here. Glad your here too. D.

[needtogetwell]

Hi Stephanie !

Welcome welcome welcome!

You've met some of the gang! I'm another , hoping to be of help to you if I can.

We can help you find your way to a better place. Don't give up !

Cheers!
Pam

[stephaniejean]

Hi guys, I have been away for a whole. I am so busy.

Triggers? Looking ahead of today and seeing everything on my plate. Also, I am new in my career and some days I wonder why I got hired. And question if I am even capable of the job. I travel around the country 3 weeks a month. I used to be a homebody. I'm sure this has a lot to do with my newfound anxiety.

Also, I don't have much family. I have a dad and a brother. We are all 3 hours apart so my time with loved ones is rare.

I'm trying to focus on my job but I get more bad then good out of it because it is so stressful. I swear I would be happier working at Starbucks making less money then being in the corporate world making good money. One day I will look back and be thankful I had the opportunity.

Also, just got dumped by a guy I was seeing. Not a big deal but it adds to the stress and insecurity/depression issues.

Main stressor is my job. The rest just add to it.

Finding all of your sweet posts put a smile on my face. The encouragement was amazing.

I hope I can be of help to you all like you have been to me.

Will write more soon. It's 11pm here in lovely WI, which is the latest I have been up in months. Usually I'm in bed by 8 to forget my worries :/

[needtogetwell]

Hi guys, I have been away for a whole. I am so busy. Triggers? Looking ahead of today and seeing everything on my plate. Also, I am new in my career and some days I wonder why I got hired. And question if I am even capable of the job. I travel around the country 3 weeks a month. I used to be a homebody. I'm sure this has a lot to do with my newfound anxiety. Also, I don't have much family. I have a dad and a brother. We are all 3 hours apart so my time with loved ones is rare. I'm trying to focus on my job but I get more bad then good out of it because it is so stressful. I swear I would be happier working at Starbucks making less money then being in the corporate world making good money. One day I will look back and be thankful I had the opportunity. Also, just got dumped by a guy I was seeing. Not a big deal but it adds to the stress and insecurity/depression issues. Main stressor is my job. The rest just add to it. Finding all of your sweet posts put a smile on my face. The encouragement was amazing. I hope I can be of help to you all like you have been to me. Will write more soon. It's 11pm here in lovely WI, which is the latest I have been up in months. Usually I'm in bed by 8 to forget my worries :/

Hi Stephanie!

If may suggest you try to focus on one day at a time rather than a whole weeks worth. A week worth of stressors is a huge pile for most people, but those of us with anxiety issues it can be overwhelming.

It will take some time to develop a routine and learn all the ins and outs of a new job. Be kind to yourself. Don't give up if you like the work. If you don't like it, after you have given it some time then by all means reevaluate. Travelling that much isn't for everyone, there is nothing wrong saying you tried but it wasn't for you.

Good luck!
Pam

[stephaniejean]

Thanks Pam. I do try to take it one day at a time and it helps...but if course I sometimes catch my mind thinking ahead.

And I do know that this job is temporary and not forever due the crazy traveling schedule. So it gives me peace to fast forward and know that in a few years I will hopefully have something different. And like you said...at least I gave it a try right?!

[bkn]

I'm new here too and I totally get what you're saying ...maybe this forum will help me out aswel...
how do I post a new thread?