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22-03-2020 07:15 PM
22-03-2020 07:15 PM
Unpacking. Sharing some internal thoughts.
I haven't posted here before. My name is Madi, and I have been struggling with mental illness for what feels like forever but lately I have been feeling really down and thinking some scary things.
The current crisis isn't helping. I haven't truly felt anxious for the past 5/6-ish years. But now I feel anxiety constantly. Impulse control is really difficult during these times and I find myself making some poor decisions, the repercussions of which are resulting in more anxiety.
I live with my partner, out of home, and sometimes don't feel entirely supported - he tries, but he doesn't understand so it's hard for both of us sometimes when I get into a rut and am very depressed.
Is anyone else just feeling a constant feeling of dread, and the anxiety that comes with being powerless and not being able to do anything about it?
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22-03-2020 07:17 PM
22-03-2020 07:17 PM
Re: Unpacking. Sharing some internal thoughts.
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22-03-2020 07:28 PM - edited 22-03-2020 07:33 PM
22-03-2020 07:28 PM - edited 22-03-2020 07:33 PM
Re: Unpacking. Sharing some internal thoughts.
@Millieme That's exactly what it is! A lot changing fast, not being able to keep up is very scary. So scared I'm going to get lost in it, on top of the fear of getting sick. The world is a scary place at the moment.
I'm not in isolation yet but have been limiting contact with the world. I go to work, I go to the grocery shop once a week, that's it. I'm getting a little stir crazy just doing that so if we go into lockdown I really fear what's going to happen to me, mentally.