On the right track but I just want to hide and stop

[jhenry]

Everything I am doing is generally right I am working on everything but the soul of me seems absent. I just want to dissolve to be the nothing that I feel. Now that the anxiety isn't there I am absent; empty. What do you do when progress feels worse?

[Paisleegreen]

I get that way too...do some easy walking or other type of exercise. Go somewhere where there are some nice people. Maybe a bookstore or library...or maybe a park. Sometimes we just need to get out and be around people, not necessarily a crowd. Paislee

[jhenry]

I went to bed and slept 21 hours, it helped a lot. It seems that getting tired really kicks my depression off.

[Paisleegreen]

Oh, good, I'm glad you got in some good sleep. I know what you mean though, sometimes, we just need to take a break and rest our bodies, because anxiety really gets us worn out. Paislee

[myveryownmidwest]

It's amazing how rest/sleep restores us. I took a 4 hour nap this evening after work and it's like I'm a new person....almost
I also feel like my soul is just nowhere to be found. Depression breaks our spirit but we must fight!! I find that watching comedies really helps.

[pinkhearts123]

Depression makes me feel empty and lonely. I have a hard time leaving the house JUST to be around people. I usually have to have a reason. And sleep is hard for me. I would LOVE to sleep a long time. Do you take anything for sleep?

[Paisleegreen]

I take Temazepam. But I'm still tired due to anxiety and overdoing it in my yard. I'm getting older where my muscles now really ache, not fun. So I have to realize that I can't do all the stuff I use to do. Paislee

[pinkhearts123]

Thanks, I'm going to have to look in to that one. I look forward to the day anxiety doesn't take all my energy away!! Oh and I can relate to the age aches and pains. Not fun indeed!!!

[Paisleegreen]

You're right, Pink Heart!

[redbud]

I have been fighting the depression for the last 2 weeks. I feel empty inside all the time, but try to hide it from significant others. Anxiety is less, but still hovering in the backround. I am older and had a knee replacement last year and surgery on it a few months later. My exercise is limited,but i try. Can't do a lot of things now that I used to-bummer. Anyway, the tears just won't stop even with medication. I want to get out of this mood for everyone's sake. I'm afraid I will drive people away. I am blessed in many ways, so I shouldn't whine. I don't know- I'm scared of what will happen to me as I get older. I am 59 now.