New Member ChevyManiac

This is my first post here.im a 37 year old man with a disabled wife.i recently lost my sister law to Aids,my dog died the day after her funeral,and I lost my little chihuahua,he ran away the next weekend.i was okay at thanksgiving knowing it was gonna be hard to do.we got through it and then came the thoughts of Christmas one of my favorite times of the year.i couldn't even get that excited for it.started feeling very depressed over the losses and my mind took control.since then I haven't been going to work and financially I'm scared all the time,I can't seem to shake what happened to me.i almost went to a mental facility for feeling I was losing my mind.i went to a walk in clinic and they prescribed so much that it mad my depression and anxiety soar higher than ever.ive tried to meditate but can't seem to truly relax.i want my life back.im feeling like I'm losing my control on my life.i need some advise on what to do please help me!!!!

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 1/7/2014 10:49:53 PM (GMT-7)

Hi CM and welcome.

I echo WFB's condolences, and agree that you have been through a lot...and a grieving time is expected.

However, if you are still suffering to the point of not being able to do the things that you want and need to in your life...then getting help would be the logical step to take now.

Since you were not happy with the way that the medication made you feel, then have you considered therapy as an alterative option?

You may be able to find a group that meets, if one on one is not feasable for you.

There is also an on-line option here in our Resources (see link below) along with other great coping skills that you could take a look at and try.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Coming here to talk about your feelings and struggles is another great step. It has helped many of your members immensely...myself included.

We are here to listen and understand anytime.

Talk to you soon,

S.C.