back from a family loss

ace20 · Post by **ace20** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:25 pm

I had to take a 5 month time off from the program because my father passed away and I also
am taking care of my elderly mother who is an invalid and has dementia.I am back on the program picking up with session 4. I have been having severe anxiety and depression the last few weeks. Feel quite discouraged about recovery. I feel lost and in a fog. Feel afraid I will fail at this effort. I feel scared and alone in and in pretty bad shape right now. I feel just overwhelmed.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:58 pm

First of all let me say that I am very sorry for your loss. I am right there with you...my Dad passed away 5.5 months ago. Also, don't be so hard on yourself! Caregiving is stressful! Losing your father is heartbreaking! You've gone through so much and it's completely normal that you're feeling anxious and depressed.

I know we are not all there with you but we ALL know how it feels to be stuck in a hole and feel like you're never going to get out. You are definitely not alone.

How long have you suffered from anxiety and depression? Are you taking meds?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:45 am

Thank you for the kind words. I am on anti-depressant and I have struggled with this problem for 23 years. Had a problem with constant Gen anxiety for so long. Now I see I can better the problem with this program. The depression came after the anx episodes get so bad. I thought I was all alone with this problem and now I just cannot believe how many and widespread this problem really is. Sorry for the loss of your father. I lost mine 6 months ago. How are you doing and is the program helping you?