Hi I am 61. I have generalized anxiety disorder. I work as a hairdresser and have multiple ailments. I went back to work today after a short break in 43 degree heat getting in and out a hot car to do hair in people's homes. I have been a mobile hairdresser for 19 years with hardly any breaks due to being self employed. I am worn out and tired. Tonight I came home and literally broke down. I cried through exhaustion and the heat and had to go to bed. I can't cope anymore. My husband doesn't really understand, my doctor fobs me off. I do not want to go on anti depressants. I am not overweight and try to keep reasonably fit due to my job. I come from a family of depression, suicides and my three siblings have schizophrenia or bi polar disorder. (My brother suicided) I feel like I'm going mad most days. I am struggling with ageing and the thought of working another 6 years after working 45 years with very few breaks and being a single mother. I have retrained in various areas to try to get other work but to no avail I believe due to my age even though I present well (on the outside at least). I just want to know how other people cope with anxiety, over thinking and sadness almost daily and getting old. I am happy go lucky on the outside but broken inside. I have NOTHING left in me. My circle do not understand my sadness.
