Rock Bottom part 2 - Page 3

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

spud188 wrote:
Re-read the replies from your last post asking for advice..lots of helpful info that time.

That's a good suggestion, @spud188. One problem with depression or anxiety, though, is that it can make it very hard to read and concentrate. In case @hsawaknow wants to review her first thread, I'll post the link:

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/rock-bottom/td-p/1953986

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

@dooBdoo wrote:
@spud188 wrote:
Re-read the replies from your last post asking for advice..lots of helpful info that time.

That's a good suggestion, @spud188. One problem with depression or anxiety, though, is that it can make it very hard to read and concentrate. In case @hsawaknow wants to review her first thread, I'll post the link:

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/rock-bottom/td-p/1953986

That's very true.

Plus, focus and retain memory/what one's read or heard.

I, like doobie, have had experience with both anxiety and depression.

But when they're simultaneous, it's extra challenging.

IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

Hsawaknow, you have been given a lot of good advice, that if you accept it, should help your sense of being lost and alone.

My suggestions are small steps to alleviate some of the pain, but they can help at least temporarily. I suggest:

Take long walks. It's a mindless activity that helps to clear the mind. Exercise is an accidental benefit.
Write (or type). Pour your heart out. Don't hold back anything, and write as long as you need to. Then tear it up or delete it.
Last, but certainly not least, I suggest prayer. Talk out loud to God, unload as much as you can onto Him. He can take it.

You are cared about, Hsawaknow. Hang in there, even if it's just by your fingernails.

Strive for respect instead of attention. It lasts longer.

IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

Strive for respect instead of attention. It lasts longer.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

@IamMrsG wrote:
Hsawaknow, you have been given a lot of good advice, that if you accept it, should help your sense of being lost and alone.

My suggestions are small steps to alleviate some of the pain, but they can help at least temporarily. I suggest:
Take long walks. It's a mindless activity that helps to clear the mind. Exercise is an accidental benefit.
Write (or type). Pour your heart out. Don't hold back anything, and write as long as you need to. Then tear it up or delete it.
Last, but certainly not least, I suggest prayer. Talk out loud to God, unload as much as you can onto Him. He can take it.
You are cared about, Hsawaknow. Hang in there, even if it's just by your fingernails.

I found reading the entire Bible, a few chapters a day very helpful.

hsawaknow · ‎03-15-2011

Hello to my friends and big thank you's to doo and Sidney and all the posters who have given me wonderful tips, ideas, support, hope and courage. I have contacted my attorney to file papers seeking more time and days to see my son. It will go straight to a judge to decide and my ex really has to accept what the judge decides as well as I will have to. Second I have an appointment with a therapist next Wednesday so I will be able to tell her what I have been going thru. Lastly I saw my Doctor today since I haven't been eating, have no desire to eat because the thought of food was making feel nauseated. They prescribed me Zofran for the nausea and prescription strength zantac. they also did a blood draw to make sure my thyroid is normal. I did find immediately after taking the medication and was able to eat dinner tonite, I am so lucky to have a great group of friends here supporting me and I don't feel so alone now, I have been keeping my self busy and even treating myself to things that make me happy. Got my haircut, got a pedicure and the best....A massage that was really what I needed. Been reading the bible and praying and have gone on a few slow walks. Just keeping busy. Thank you all, your like a family that I never had.....Felicia

Sleep sweet Bo 3/19/08 8/4/18

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

hsawaknow wrote:
Hello to my friends and big thank you's to doo and Sidney and all the posters who have given me wonderful tips, ideas, support, hope and courage. I have contacted my attorney to file papers seeking more time and days to see my son. It will go straight to a judge to decide and my ex really has to accept what the judge decides as well as I will have to. Second I have an appointment with a therapist next Wednesday so I will be able to tell her what I have been going thru. Lastly I saw my Doctor today since I haven't been eating, have no desire to eat because the thought of food was making feel nauseated. They prescribed me Zofran for the nausea and prescription strength zantac. they also did a blood draw to make sure my thyroid is normal. I did find immediately after taking the medication and was able to eat dinner tonite, I am so lucky to have a great group of friends here supporting me and I don't feel so alone now, I have been keeping my self busy and even treating myself to things that make me happy. Got my haircut, got a pedicure and the best....A massage that was really what I needed. Been reading the bible and praying and have gone on a few slow walks. Just keeping busy. Thank you all, your like a family that I never had.....Felicia

(((Felicia))) This is such good news. Be proud of yourself for taking so many huge steps! It's not easy and my goodness, look at how much you've accomplished in a short time. For what it's worth, I'm proud of you. Please stay in touch with us, to the extent that you feel comfortable doing so. There are some genuinely compassionate, wonderful people on this forum who, along with those good folks in your community, will be here for you.

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I know nothing about anxiety or depression but when I need strength I hit my knees and ask the Lords to take on this burden for me.It always works for me.

violann · ‎03-10-2010

Hi hsawaknow- it sounds as though you PLANNED AND EXECUTED a WONDERFUL day for yourself, and accomplished a lot of important and nice things.

NOW, put that day "in the bank". Make a copy of what you wrote here so that you can get to it easily when you hit a tougher day in the future.

It is a PLUS for you tha you were able to make yourself that kind of day. I'm sending you hopes and prayers that you will fnd that you are accumulating MORE good days and fewer dark ones.