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Posted 12/9/2011 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I am getting really depressed with a lot of anxiety.  Ran out of my ativan, and without it I feel like I want to die.  My husband is out of work, the kids are asking for things all the time, don't know what to do.  I see all these ads on tv and it gets me even more depressed.  Have not felt like this in a long time, its really strange but I feel doom and gloom right now. Do not know what to do! 
Posted 12/9/2011 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
(((((maggie)))))) many hugs :)

Aw, I'm sorry you're feeling so down. When can you get more Ativan? Can you take some deep breaths and tell yourself it's going to be okay...just try to calm yourself down (sometimes I tell myself out loud in a calm soothing voice "calm down, it's going to be ok" just take it slow......)

Is it the time of year that has you feeling this way? Maybe stay away from the TV, do something else.

Whenever I am feeling so on edge like that I ask myself what could possibly make myself feel better? and then I try to do that...whether it's taking a walk, putting on my favorite movie...calling a girlfriend or family member...making a tea....having a bath...

Can you put a movie on for the kids to give yourself some time to calm down?

Do you have a distress line you can call?
Posted 12/9/2011 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Great suggestions, mogli. I also say things out loud, like 'this is the depression talking' or ' it is anxiety that I am feeling. I am stronger than the anxiety'. Maggie, I don't know how old your children are, but is there some type of craft you can do with them?? String popcorn and/or cranberries, peanut butter and bird seed pine cones.....those are the types of memories that my kids have of when they were little. They remember time spent together not the gifts. If they are older, maybe ya'll could do something for an older neighbor, rake leaves or put up some Christmas lights.
Maybe a family walk to find some free Christmas decorations, pine cones, berries, tree boughs.
I hope you can get your meds soon. This time of the year can be so stressful. Sending you good thoughts for the day.
Posted 12/9/2011 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the support.  Will work on calming down.
Posted 12/9/2011 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hugs Maggie......I have been where you are. It is a horrible feeling. Yoga really helps me calm down. Maybe you can ask a relative or friend to take the kids for a few hours so you can do this or just light some candles and take a bath. Come to the chat room tonight between 8pm and 10pm and we can chat if you want. It helps me alot.
Take care.

 

Post Edited By Moderator (tortoise11) : 12/16/2011 7:05:34 PM (GMT-7)

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