Struggling to Cope

Anonymous

Struggling to Cope

I am mother to an 8 month old, and due for major surgery in less than a month. I have a history of anxiety and depression, and I am not coping at the moment. My moods are having massive highs, where I feel on top of the world, then massive lows, where I feel like I need to run away or hurt myself. It feels like I am a massive source of stress for my family, and the logical thing to do is remove the stressor. I feel as if my family would be better off without me. Whenever there is a large event coming up (birth, surgery, etc) I fall into such a deep depression that I always end up in the same thought pattern.

I'm in counselling, and my family is extremely supportive, I guess I just want to know if anyone has been through this feeling and come out the other side? I feel like I'm stuck on this emotional rollercoaster, and it's never going to stop.

Posted in:  Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression

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Anonymous

Thank you for reaching out. I hope some part of you understands and knows that your family needs you, loves you, and would rather have you in there lives.

There have been times I felt this way. It was a very very long time ago now (many years). I think it helped me to remind myself that I won’t feel like this forever.

Don’t be afraid to reach out for more support. Lifeline, beyondblue, your GP and regular psychologist.

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Anonymous

I wonder if you have a build up of toxins and metals in your body this is what made me depressed. I have been detoxing for years and don’t have depression and anxiety anymore. A good supplement is Advanced TRS. You can join the FB support group and just read people’s stories and ask questions.

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