Sometimes I just need space

[MissBear26]

Hello out there,

I am 26 female and have had depression and anxiety for over 3 years. I have medication and I got all the help. I am unemployed and am struggling to find work. I went away last week with my family. I struggled with money the whole time. Everyone else had more than enough. I finished the week feeling tired. I feel like I have run a marathon. I get home and all I want to do is be alone. I can't keep up the pretence of being okay. I need to disappear from this world for a while. My partner has trouble understanding. he doesn't understand why I haven't moved from the chair in our room for 2 hours and why I am playing stupid games on my phone the whole time.

I just get so tired. Takes all your energy sometimes to be normal. I have come leaps and bounds over the last few years. but the anxiety and depression always seem to be waiting in the wings ready to pounce when I am weak.

[solabear]

Hello MissBear, I hear you loud and clear. Welcome and thanks for sharing, you are not alone. This is a very supportive community and I hope to hear from you more.

I suffer from bipolar, i have depression and anxiety often.

You said you have meds and all the support, but you still feel depressed and anxious time to time. Perhaps you can discuss that with your doctor, maybe the meds are not right for you.....that happens quite a lot. Some times it takes trying a few different ones before we find the one it works for us. There is hope, and keep on fighting sweetie. we are here to listen and be your friend.

Hugs from Sola

[CMF]

Hi MissBear and welcome,

Sorry to hear you are going through all this. For what it's worth i know the feeling of struggling for money while others seem to have plenty. I also know the feeling of just wanting to sit in a chair and play those games on your phone. It is hard when people close to us do not understand. What about your family?

I'm sure you will find much support here.

Cmf