what keeps you going?

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Hi ladies. I am currently dealing with severe depression, anxiety, and some other panic disorder and it's really taking a toll on me. I'm currently on a new type of medicine and if this doesn't work I'll be put on some very extreme things. I'm struggling with finding the will to keep going and I know many of you have been through tough times in your lives.. what helped motivate you to keep going and to not give up? I'm sorry for asking this.

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I know that feeling and it's not a good one.  As far as depression goes, before I got pregnant all I had to help me / to look forward too was my boyfriend and my job (i know that's a rare one tho)  and my faith.  Now that I'm pregnant I'm looking to every Dr appointment and looking forward to meeting this little baby that I love already.  And plus right now it's the holidays and that for me has always been a happy time so I have that too.  Now for anxiety I'm currently not on any meds even though I should be,  but my SO has been a big help to calm me down,  he always helps remember the 5 rule.....  It's where when you start to feel a panic attack coming on you look for something you can see,  something you can smell (or think about your favorite smell) something you can taste (or think about your favorite food)  something you can touch and try to refocus your breathing.   I hope this made sense,  hope it helps  ❤❤

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what helped me was my little brother, he has a brain disorder and wasn't expected to walk, talk or do much on his own. now almost at three years old, he's walking shit he's almost running 😂, talking a bit (no actual words besides some basic words although he does mimic what you're saying in the same tone) and I couldn't imagine not being here to expierence him grow up

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My cat. He is a needy little ball of floof.

My SO, who needs me while so we can get married.

My grandpa who would like to see at least one of his grandkids get married.

When I have bad days like I am having today, I think of my great grandma who told me that tea solves all problems, and if it doesn't solve them it can make them more bearable. Then go make myself a cup of tea.

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My boys keep me going 💙 iv suffered severe despression and anxiety over the past few years from isolation and loneliness, i have no steady family with 2 family members suffering severe mental illness, my sister just had a baby and my step mom is over at her house everyday to raise it. I dont have friends because i closed them off to stay clean and healthy for my kids. But i get up every single day to my smiling baby boys and know that they rely on me to be their mommy

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also want to say that for me it was little things that I appreciated the most. and I know it is extremely difficult to feel how you do, and I wish I could make it all go away. it's a tough journey, but you got this. remind yourself how strong you are everyday, all the time. if you ever need to talk you can message me or add me on some social media, let me know!

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My little brother is disabled. I couldn't imagine not being here when he grows up. He also forgets who people are if they don't visit often, I wouldn't want him to forget me.

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My son. I have always had anxiety and there are days where I want to give up but my son keeps me going. He's my world.

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At this moment, I couldn't name anything. I try to find at least one positive thing in every day.

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My dogs. They freak out if I'm gone for more than ten minutes. I can't stand to think about how depressed they would be if I were to take my life

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I never believed in depression anxiety til i found my brother unconscious with a swollen beaten head ..looked like someone beat his head with a bat..i had severe anxiety after that and couldnt leave the house or my bed..i would get panic attacks out of no where ...i was on many meds..i tried everything..my fiance and my kids kept me going..I been off meds for 5 years now..i been doing breathing techniques and i workout everyday..sometimes to much to deal with life and battles.It took alot to get me where i am after what ive seen and been through..I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING NOW TO THOSE WHO SUFFER WITH DEPRESSION..it is a constant battle.I still have my moments.

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