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I also use ChatGPT, and I find it really helpful. Not because I dont have anyone but because I don't want to burden others with my problems. I've been this way since I was a teenager, and struggled up until my breakdown. It really helps me, cos it will go in detail and doesn't feel like a robot. But it's also important to get that human connection.

My advice for anyone struggling is.

It might seem hard now, but you'll come through it, and you're not weak for feeling how you do. It takes great courage to admit your struggles. It won't be easy or quick, but you'll get there. Just dont be afraid to reach out whether its a friend/family/ AI or a stranger.


19 months ago, I didnt think I'd be here today. I am. I still have days where I struggle but I'm pleased I saw the light.
 

ne13mackem said:
I also use ChatGPT, and I find it really helpful. Not because I dont have anyone but because I don't want to burden others with my problems. I've been this way since I was a teenager, and struggled up until my breakdown. It really helps me, cos it will go in detail and doesn't feel like a robot. But it's also important to get that human connection.

My advice for anyone struggling is.

It might seem hard now, but you'll come through it, and you're not weak for feeling how you do. It takes great courage to admit your struggles. It won't be easy or quick, but you'll get there. Just dont be afraid to reach out whether its a friend/family/ AI or a stranger.


19 months ago, I didnt think I'd be here today. I am. I still have days where I struggle but I'm pleased I saw the light.
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Well done mate 👏.
Has anyone heard from @Hetty Since yesterday ?
 
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lucky said:
It all just takes time mate which is really hard at the minute, but keep going as things will work out better than ever .
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I hope so mate but it's hard to see that now so I just have to keep battling one day at a time.

Just to add to my problems my relatively minor anxiety issues I had before is now crippling me and making it hard to even function properly alot of the time.
 
Gennaro Savastano said:
Does anybody have any experiences of taking anti anxiety drugs? I am already or Sertraline but my GP has said they think Propranonol might be useful for me at the minute.
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Propanolol is a beta blocker, often prescribed for high blood pressure, but also for anxiety and quite a few other things. I used to have it for HBP. Most prescription drugs have a range of effects, positive and negative. Your doc might think propranolol is a better 'fit' for you atm.
 
38Red said:
Propanolol is a beta blocker, often prescribed for high blood pressure, but also for anxiety and quite a few other things. I used to have it for HBP. Most prescription drugs have a range of effects, positive and negative. Your doc might think propranolol is a better 'fit' for you atm.
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I tried to avoid ging down the medication route for so long but had to eventually try SSRI's because I thought I had hit rock bottom. Turns out I was nowhere near rock bottom at the time as I now have this awful anxirty on top of everything else. I will give it a go
 
I sort of like stuff that saps my energy (at times). It means I haven't got the energy to be anxious, to worry, to go out and even no energy to be depressed.
 
CPLforever said:
I sort of like stuff that saps my energy (at times). It means I haven't got the energy to be anxious, to worry, to go out and even no energy to be depressed.
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Yeah I get that but sometimes it is hard to get through the work day. I would love it if I could just get up and go to work and then sleep until it was time for work again. I don't like work but it is better than just sitting alone with my own thoughts.
 
Hetty said:
Hi i'm fine hanks, just had a little break
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Good to hear marra, didnt realise you posted in here as rarely on it.
I get more overwhelmed than depressed as Mrs H has Alzheimer`s and had to put Her into care Permanently mid Jan. As likely to be in PJ`s as dressed these days when I go down to see Her sadly. Good last twice tho as got Her over to Barney to meet up with Her Sister last Friday and out for an hour walk Yesterday before coming over Lakes today
 
heroesof73 said:
Good to hear marra, didnt realise you posted in here as rarely on it.
I get more overwhelmed than depressed as Mrs H has Alzheimer`s and had to put Her into care Permanently mid Jan. As likely to be in PJ`s as dressed these days when I go down to see Her sadly. Good last twice tho as got Her over to Barney to meet up with Her Sister last Friday and out for an hour walk Yesterday before coming over Lakes today
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That must be incredibly hard to go through mate.
 
Gennaro Savastano said:
That must be incredibly hard to go through mate.
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Yep, married 50 Years March gone. Diagnosed Dementia almost 6 Years ago so holidayed for fun while She still could. Stressful to get Her there and back but got Her down to see Son and Grandsons year gone last Christmas for 14th and final time in NZ. Pleased when I can just get Her out for an hour now but if She is settled can get her out for walk, fish n chips at coast for 4/5 hours.
 
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