Having a hard time lately with anxiety and depression
Probably related to some recent betrayal by someone I thought was a friend.
Not the end of the world, I know I will survive, and I didn’t deserve what was done to me, but sometimes things hurt in life, and even though I’m on meds, I still have some times when I struggle.
Just wanted to post so I feel less alone.
I know everyone here has times like this too, and I appreciate everyone here, the forum, and the chance to share and feel less alone.
Thank you.
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My goto music when really depressed and anxious. Nothing like head banging - (not literally lol.)
Softer stuff, Dan Fogelberg has the ability to take you down and then all the way up to the sky with his music.
Anything by Bob Marley.
Just my opinions, and hope you find the right music to get your grove on to and feel better.
We got your back.
Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone in occasionally struggling with these feelings, as well.
These are great suggestions, and Bob Marley music especially always lifts my spirits!
Thank you for having my back. if I can ever be there for you, I hope you will do me the honor of asking for my help. I will do my best to have your back.
I shall watch them and feel better! It was so kind of you to find and post these, and I am touched and grateful you would spend your time and energy helping some random weirdo here on DU like me.
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Your post, and all these posts, just go to show what a wonderful community DU is and what kind and thoughtful people who populate this site.
All of you are truly a light shining in this dark world and you all give me hope.
I will take your words and try to remember I have value just like any other person on earth.
Thank you. ❤️✌️🌹
What kind of art do you make?
You have to humble down, to ask for help, because you are admitting you aren’t strong enough to cope at the moment.
These posts and a good night’s sleep and some music have me feeling much much better now.
I don’t know what the future will bring. I hope I will be okay and not fall back into the hole. Just taking it one second at a time.
Glad to be feeling somewhat better this morning.
Thank you.
❤️✌️🌹
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Can be anything: sunshine, water, stars, new shoelaces...
Really jump starts positive energy flow. 😉
What kind of art do you make?
I am not a technical artist by any means.
There I sat with some of the finest artists from all over the world, literally pinching yself under the table wondering "Am I really here doing this?" 
I was the only non-artist in the classes who was not an exceptional artist.
One of my teachers told me I had a great advantage because the other studets had to get past all their technical art training. And I saw this as our lengthy studio classes progressed. 😉
Pat B. Allen, an instructor from that school, wrote a great book about the process used in their MA of Art Therapy program: "Art is a Way of Knowing."
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Enjoy!
so I know that feeling of thinking it's your fault.
I realized after this person and I parted ways that she mistreated me constantly and I took it. Because somehow I thought she was "better" than me or whatever... She always used to make fun of my writing and creative ventures cuz it wasn't "real"...she used to always citisize my parenting through ALL the years we parented together... etcetc
So it might help to look at it as a way to release something toxic in your life so that better connections can be made. Happy new year, right? 
But you"re not alone.
Btw, generally speaking from experience, most humans suck. Lol
Get a dog or kitty for companionship.
I'm so glad you have each other
I don't currently have a Sheltie, but I adore the breed.
I currently have a senior rescue kitty, a pittie Mother Nature sent my way, & a feral kitty who has opted to live indoors.
None of my animals like each other & the feral is FIV positive, so he lives in my conputer room. Such a sweet little guy. He just wants to be petted constantly. It took him 4 years to allow me to pet him & now he can't get enough. Lol
Healing vibes on the way to you. 💓💓💓
So glad to know my words helped you to feel better some.
It's just not in me to ignore another of Mother Nature's kids in need. I can't even imagine. 
Mr. Bobo is very kind to offer to share toys & treats.
My senior will not play with anything.
Feral kitty played with cat dancer today for a bit. Yea!!! His first time engaging with a toy.
Sleep well, my friend.
You are such a good person ❤️🌹
And wow that’s great news about your feral kitty trusting you enough to play! 😻😻😻😻
I am feeling better now, thanks to your kindness and the kindness of others here, and I will try to get on with life now.
Right beside me now, purring away, just happy to be next to me. He is my best friend.
He doesn’t want to share me with any other fur babies though. He told me so.
About health etc, and it’s just been feeling like a little too much tonight. So I thought it might be a good thing for me to reach out for some support instead of doing anything self-destructive.
Thank you for giving me that vote of confidence that I’m going to be okay and I will make it to solid ground soon.
Thank you
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I hope life is being good to you and I hope this will be your best year ever.
❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🤗🤗🤗
Similar story with a close friend a few years ago. He fell into the Trump abyss and made it his mission to destroy all of his friendships. The lies he told about me cut to the quick. Then I eventually figured out he was actually talking about himself and projecting his own character on me.
Yes. Sometimes we don’t realize people are toxic until they have done great harm to us, and then we have to try to patch ourselves up as best we can and move forward on our path, without them.
I am sorry you were hurt too, and I hope you have found healing and happiness now.
Thank you.
I hope you are. I’m here if you need an ear!
I hope this will pass and I hope I will come through to the other side soon.
I am feeling better already this morning, which gives me hope.
and have found with advice from my medical professionals help with a med I hadn't tried yet. I am at more peace than I have had in 25 years. Good luck and good vibes cuz I know it ain't easy
And thank you for letting me know I am not alone.
I wouldn’t wish these feelings I have been struggling with on my worst enemy in the world, on the worst person who has ever lived.
If I can ever be of service, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
community is always helpful & supportive.
I also feel a bit down.
My oldest son’s wedding plans have been upset by a cousin who has announced that she will be getting married @ the same venue a few weeks earlier.
I don’t have a problem with this (DH and I eloped),
but, my son and his fiancé are devastated.
All we can do is feel gratitude for all we have and 🙏
for the most benevolent outcome for all.
I hope you feel better soon and that any pain of betrayal
will fade.
Everyone can resolve it and find happiness.
You are so wise, about feeling gratitude for what we have. 🙏
And I do, every single day.
I hope for a benevolent outcome, but recent signs point to something else, and I am scared and finding it hard to hang on to hope.
All I can do is keep walking my path as best I can and take the comfort I have received here and patch myself up with it, stop the bleeding some.
That would leave scars on anyone!
And yeah, it’s hard when you don’t understand how or why things happen, especially when you get hurt in the process.
Maybe it’s best for me to just breathe deeply and find what comfort I can in my little world.
❤️🤗🌹
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I was thinking just now I felt ok. And realized how my moods go up and down, kind of a flow and if I just watch them from the outside without worrying I realize they change over and over.
I once again wanted to go no sugar and only made it 5 days. But rather than beat myself up I decided to love myself and just try for as many healthy days as I can.
Sending hugs your way 
Sugar is as addictive as anything else, I think.
Yes, my moods are changeable too. Maybe it’s that way for everyone.
Today I’m feeling a bit better, and I’m grateful for that.
Going to try for a healthy day today for myself, too.
I will take it under serious consideration!
Wishing you all the best, and again, thank you for reaching out to me and caring.
I am very grateful! What a good person you are!
There still seems to be some ongoing harm that is worrying me, but all I can do is hope it ends soon.
Thank you.
Here’s to the hope of breathing easy and being free, some day.
Is cry them out and ask for a hug from kind people and find your way to solid ground again so you can move forward on your path.
Thank you for the hug. Hugs to you, too!
I am feeling better today. I think I will be okay now.
If I can ever give you hugs back, please let me do so!
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Of posting this.
I appreciate it very much. ❤️✌️🌹
I swear if there seems to be one thing that I can say I am definitely not good at is judging who understands what the word 'friend' means. Because I must look like a pin cushion from all the knives in my back. I feel you LL. All I can say is that you are the better person and most certainly not worthless or useless. You are a decent person. Not many can say this nowadays.
People.
