Stress Center Peer Support

Hi guys... I have been reading the boards/talking in the chat rooms for a few years now. I don't know when the last time I posted was though.


Last year was a really bad year for me, I spent a lot of it in bed depressed and anxious. I worked a little and did some other stuff socially - but not too much. I gained a lot of weight and didn't really care about myself.
I had run out of therapy sessions at that time when I was really bad, July, so I have had to wait till Jan of this year to start- I have had one session so far, and I seem to like my new therapist.

I am doing better, but everyday is a struggle and mostly everyday I don't feel well. I have screwed up a lot of things in my relationships- have lost several friends, my best friend and a romantic relationship because of my behavior. That is emotional outbursts, depression, and things that generally drained and or made my friends think I am nutz.

I have a very stressful job where there is lots of yelling, I have stayed there because of being comfortable despite that, but now its really affecting my stomach and my heart with palpitations.

I don't even really know what my question is... I guess do I struggle like this or should I possibly move in with my parents and get support from them? I don't so much want to do that, but I am just afraid of crashing and burning again. I have a hard time being stable.
I am 32, female, btw.

If anyone can help that will be great,

maeby

Hi there!
From what I read, you are doing much better! It is an accomplishment in itself that you are out there and going to work everyday.
Now you said that you have a couple of failed relationships, well it's never too late to build new ones. Find friends who understand what you are going through and don't see you as just "nuts." You need friends who will be strong with you and support you in this difficult time.
Also, do not be afraid to reach out to your parents for support, as well, you are in a bad place right now, and there is always going to be someone there to help you through it.
Remember, you will get through this!

Much love, Sarah