Can someone help me get unstuck?
Is it possible to get unstuck or stop being depressed, or is it just waiting for the clouds to lift? Every night I tell myself tomorrow will be different. Then morning comes and things remain the same.
@dapperPond2037..it is possible to get unstuck, .have you tried therapy or meds?. I can say from my experience I wouldn't be here without both. My situation is CPtsd, anxiety and major depressive disorder. My severe childhood abuse and recent traumas had overwhelmed me and I got to a really scary place. I just wanted you to know that reaching out for help is for you not anyone else. It's like being your own hero/ savior. You made a great step reaching out here on 7 cups, ppl here are super helpful. Keep going for you. Remember your doing the best you can with what you know, I found some good ppl here, Best 💜 ABB
@amiableBlackberry92 I went to therapy when I was a young adult. They tried me on different meds, but, the side effects were as bad as my anxiety and depression. But, with the tools I learned in therapy, I managed to function pretty well for many years. Back then, I was agoraphobic. The recent pandemic brought it all back to me. I am grateful to have found this site and others to share my feelings with, who understand. Day by day…
@dapoerPond2037. Do you have a hobby? I use my paintings to raise funds for a children's Charity and I donate some to a retirement home. When it's allowed I may teach an art class at the home for free. I like helping ppl. Especially ppl that are stuck. Kids are stuck with whoever is their parents ( I was stuck in a bad place as a kid) and elderly are stuck in a facility for different health reasons. If I can make some one smile for a short time it helps me feel useful . It's a mood lifter to help others. Just some ideas. If you have some skill making things you can figure out a way to help ppl. Even if it's from your computer. Like talking to ppl here on 7 cups. Sharing your story helps ppl here. 💜ABB
@amiableBlackberry92 I like to walk, and do so whenever I can will myself to move. I also have 2 online pen pals who are also seniors that I message every morning and check in on. I am waiting for the Senior Centers to reopen so I can join, and meet other people. And, I am applying for another part time job so I don’t spend so much time in my head. 🙂👍
@dapperPond2037...Well that is excellent! You are doing great, and 7 cups is a good place to get support. Personally I think your going to succeed because your trying so hard. ABB 💜
@dapperPond2037- my goodness your story really resonated with me. I also am retired and feel the same way. Each night I go to bed hopeful to get out of my rut. And now it is 1:00pm- still in my jammies. My feeling is the pandemic really socked a punch to us seniors. I too miss the senior lunches desparately- nothing like food and conversation.
Hi there, sounds like yiu are in a rut, specially with the pandemic. If you want to chat privately drop me a line .
