Anxiety , Major depression , pain medication dependance

[MemiI]

Hi , I am new . I am currently really low . I have a husband and a son and I feel like I am completely alone . I am struggling with basic daily activities , I am sad all the time , so scared and feel so alone . I know I am a burden to my husband , and I just feel hopeless .

[geoff]

hello Memil, welcome to the site and thanks for posting your comment.
You say that your a burden to your husband probably because you're anxious and suffering from depression, well you've come to the right site, and feel as though you've all of sudden gained many friends.
I can only go on from what your title says that perhaps your illness has started to put a wedge between the three of you, plus you're relying on pain medication to help get you through the day.
You certainly aren't hopeless at all, it's this illness that has taken control over you, so may I ask you a couple of questions, although somebody maybe doing this before me, and if so I'm sorry, but are you taking medication and seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist, and I ask this because it does help us to know.
From what you have said there is a lot of information in the post you have sent us, which are hidden away, but please don't be afraid of us, all of us have been through our own type of depression and even some people are still trying to help others out, even though they are still struggling. Geoff.

[Doolhof]

Hi Memil,

I too welcome you tot he community here. Like Geoff has mentioned, everyone is welcome here. This is a safe place to share how you are feeling and to ask for advice, suggestions and ideas from others with similar issues as your own.

Would you like to share a little more about what is going on with you? Only share what you are comfortable with.

You mentioned feeling very alone and needing pain medication, not coping with household duties and feeling like a burden. Apart from having a child, I can relate to a lot of that.

I've had a chronic back injury for decades, some days I can manage more than other days. I also have mental health issues. I understand the frustration of not being able to do the things you desire to do and the confusion this causes.

Are you receiving help for your pain besides the medication? Are you able to talk with your husband about how you are feeling?

Do you have hobbies and interests to help keep you feeling like you have something pleasurable to do each day or at least weekly?

Don't want to bombard you with too many questions, sorry!

I really do hope that you are able to work out some ways to make your life better. Once again, feel free to discuss what you are comfortable doing here. We are a rather friendly and non judgemental bunch.

Cheers from Mrs. D.