Mental Health
By Mikaela T
@mikaelajuliet (638)
Boston, Massachusetts
October 27, 2017 12:59pm CST
Sometimes I feel like I'm all alone in my struggles, but I know that I'm not... That I can't be.
I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for about 5 years now. Everything came to a head about a year ago. There were days when I couldn't get out of bed. Days when I was scared to leave the apartment. Days when my partner was afraid to leave me alone.
I'm trying to remain positive and recognize that I have come so far since those days, and am in a much better place. These past few weeks have been really hard though, and it's difficult not to get discouraged. Especially when my hands are shaking, my eyes won't stop welling with tears, and I'm so angry I could scream.
Writing helps. Medication helps. Meditation helps. But it's still there, always.
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7 responses
@craftsmart (265)
• United States
28 Oct 17
Yeah, I feel you. I've also had anx/depression for 5 yrs. It's always a struggle. I agree that it can feel like you are alone because I feel that too sometimes. I think I feel that way because sometimes it's people around me who don't get it, or that people are not exactly the same way. I hope things get better for you, I bet the downs are exhausting. I for sure have lots of ups and downs, and right now I totally feel you.
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
27 Oct 17
Perhaps you could try Recovery International if they cover that kind of condition.
You never know you might be able to get better treatment and cure yourself of it.
I really hope you can.
@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Oct 17
This must be so hard for you. I know I really have no conception of how hard it is for you. I do hope you are able to overcome this.
@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
28 Oct 17
You're definitely not alone. I've been suffering from both for almost 10years.
It is always there, but you can do things to help, like you said.
