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Posted 6/26/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
I am new to this group and hoping to find people who understand what I'm going through. I have suffered with anxiety and depression for many years. Just recently I was diagnosed with kidney disease and its made everything worse. Some days I just want to die I don't have a support group and my husband doesn't understand. I'm 60 years old and feel like my life is over
Posted 6/26/2015 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to our community. I'm very sorry to hear you are struggling with multiple health issues.

This a great place to find support, and understanding. It can be very difficult for people to understand anxiety if they've never experienced it. It can seem so unreasonable at times.

I hope your husband will educate himself about your medical condition, because just like your kidney disease, anxiety is also a medical condition.
You may have to be your own advocate in this, and insist that he read up.

I'd also look into a support group or a therapist in your area. Talking with someone who isn't so close to you just might make a huge difference for you.

Keep posting with us, and we will be here to support you.
Posted 6/26/2015 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Danwit, welcome to Healing Well.
I am sorry to hear that you are going through such problems.

We definitely understand you and will support you in HW family. As it is mentioned above, people around us are having hard time understanding how we feel, which is very normal.

Please search for therapy options around your area if you can, I would recommend CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). Anxiety and depression are both responding quite well to medication + therapy treatment.

In our forum main page, first topic "resources" has so many links which will guide you with coping skills and overcoming your anxiety. Please check!
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Please keep us updated and post in forums, we do care <3
Posted 6/26/2015 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome danwit, You've already received excellent advice and so I just want to add my welcome and say I too am sorry about your health issues. You are not alone in this, we will walk this journey with you if you'd like us too, just keep posting!
Posted 6/26/2015 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your welcomes. I am so happy to have found this group. I just don't want to cope with anything lately. In addition to my medical problems I have to declare bankruptcy and it's all so overwhelming. I feel as though my life is falling apart
Posted 6/26/2015 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
...also just adding my welcome!

Come talk with us anytime you need encouragement and understanding. :)

Support is key, and we are glad to have you join us!

S.C.
Posted 6/26/2015 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Rough afternoon. I shouldn't drink but had almost a whole bottle of wine. Strangely I'm not even buzzed. I feel like I'm trying to kill myself slowly. I just wish this day was over so I could go to sleep. Does it ever get better?
Posted 6/26/2015 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi danwit,

I am sorry you are having a rough day.:( Can you identify why you are feeling so anxious...listing the issues from small stressors to the biggest one?  Then brainstorm about short and longterm steps you can take to improve the situation. Journal about it here, or in a notebook you've already started. Writing out your feelings really helps, both emotionally...
...and in helping you come up with solutions!


Here are some other great coping skills to look into They are from our Resources. These stress relieving exercises could really bring down your overall anxiety levels...and are much healthier than drinking.

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

Please know that we care and are cheering you on toward feeling better!

S.C.

Posted 6/27/2015 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi danwit and welcome. Sorry you are having problems with anxiety but you can get to feeling better. This group of people on here are like family. You can post anytime and someone will try to help you. I am a GOD fearing man and if you don't mind I'm going to pray for you. If you have a bible check out Philippians 4:13









All glory to GOD
Posted 6/27/2015 7:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

You have received some great support above so I just wanted to pop in and say hi and that we are here to support you so keep posting and keep us posted on your progress.


Hibee
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