Hi Wilma,
Welcome to the Beyond Blue Community and thanks for sharing your story. There are so many people out there who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and so many other aspects of mental health issues!
I am so sorry to read that you are struggling so badly. I would advise you to return to the Drs and try to sort things out with a new Dr. I do understand that is a hassle, but if you go to the same clinic then they will have your notes on record.
You do need some help, as does your son and your husband. Are there counsellors in your town or close by that you could go and chat with? Would your husband join you?
Do you and your husband have time free on the weekends? Could you plan something really quite different for you both to do? Sometimes a change in routine is very helpful.
Have you looked up the information available here at Beyond Blue regarding depression and anxiety? I find that the more I know about depression and stress which is what I suffer from, I am better able to understand it and help myself.
Can you make a list of things that need to be done and then just slowly work through it?
Write down what is bothering you and then try and think of ways to combat those concerns.
Do something outside the box, buy a colouring in book and pencils for your self. Work on a jigsaw puzzle. Go for a walk or a run. Bake some bread. All of that kneading is good therapy! Ha. Ha.
Check out other posts here and see if you can find ideas that might help you.
All the best. Cheers for now, from Mrs. Dools
