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Thursday, August 20, 2009 wasabuck asks

Q: I have been depressed with anxiety since I lost both my parents over 20 years ago.

My daughter is an alcholic, my son is a recovering alcholic.  I am retired and having financial problems.  I am married, but my husband does not understand depression.  He thinks it's all in your head.  We recently moved into a adult community and I am not happy here.  I recently lost my best friend.  My sister moved 5 hours away from me and I've just lost interest in everything I onced enjoyed including my family.  I have been to many therapists and doctors.  I have and still am taking medications for depression and anxiety, but now they are not helping me anymore.  I dread getting up in the morning and facing another day.  My heart goes out to anyone with this horrible illness.  Thanks for listening.

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Merely Me, Health Guide
8/20/09 9:04pm

Hey there...

 

You do have a lot on your plate.  There are just some life circumstances which have a lasting effect on our psyche.  I am really sorry that all these things have happened to you.  Sometimes even in the midst of all this pain...you have to find something good in each day.  I am never recommending some fake pollyanna attitude...but more...just something to hold onto from your core. 

 

You have much courage and resilience and I thank you for sharing your story here with us.  If it is any measure of comfort...know that you are not alone in this.  We are here for you any time you want to share more. 

 

Thank you for reaching out here.

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8/21/09 11:51pm

Thank you for sharing. I know there are many others out there with this same problem and my heart goes out to them.  I called my doctor and he increased my medication which I hate to do, but if it will help me get through this it is what I have to do.  When you have so much on your plate you get very down and it's very hard to get back up.  Much of my life God has carried me, but I feel like he has dropped me now or maybe He wants me to pick myself up.  It's very hard to understand His ways at times, but I just have to trust Him.  God Bless and give you all the strength to face one day at a time.

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By wasabuck— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 08/20/09