Felt overwhelmed this morning after learning about a debt I did not know I owed. I decided not to let it rule or ruin my day. I set up small, visible tasks to complete so that I could feel more organized and accomplished. Now that I have a cleaner workspace, I can take a look at the debt and figure out how to approach finding a solution. Then, I learned of a loved one who had a medical emergency in another state and is now hospitalized. There is nothing I can do except pray and offer emotional support. I reached out. There will come a time when there will be more illness and hospitalization for my older family members, so I have to prepare myself for these inevitabilities. My inclination is to “run and rescue,” but that’s not good for me, and ultimately not good for my family members. I’ll do what I can when I can. In the meantime, I really am a little freaked out about the debt and lack of adequate income in general. It helps to know that others are in the same boat, and we will survive somehow. It helps to pray. I would like to pray on a schedule instead of praying only when I feel worried. I put my mood today as “not bad for having extreme financial worries and a loved one who is not doing well right now.” I’m proud of myself for remaining calm all day today. It’s not easy, and some days are better or worse than others. But today, I feel like I have a handle on my moods and my life. I’ll keep this note as a reminder that I made it through the day with mild anxiety and only 1 major wave this a.m.
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Twisted
bummer, , Depression, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders, 0
Alright, I knew it was bad. I didn’t know it was this bad. I have always had trouble keeping...
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Rollercoaster
darnitdawn, , Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Child, Grief, Sleep Disorders, Therapy, Weight Loss, 0
Bipolar is the worst rollarcoaster I've ever had the misfortune to ride on. You can do everything right. Like...
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Spiraling downward again
freddyzchic19, , Depression, Addiction, Relationships, 0
Well, things still are not going too well with my boyfriend and I. He’s long distance and to top it...
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Another late night….
Mz_Unda_Std, , Depression, Career, Child, Therapist, 0
I just got off a 15 hour, or should I say 30 hour work weekend. (15hrs a day) I...
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Abortion, Job, Love and Life
bexxx, , Depression, Career, Parenting, Relationships, 0
Been a long time now.. alot has been going on.. where do I start? First of all I...
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My dad
ArmyDaughter34, , Depression, Depression, Relationships, 0
My dad died August 10, 2019 and I didn’t find out until February 26, 2020. Since then I’ve been...
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Soo father showed up…
sadjac, , Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Child, Relationships, Therapist, Therapy, 0
When i was selecting my mood for this blog, i changed from sad, to mellow, to angry, to Don’t...
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Oktagon
case, , Depression, Infidelity, Relationships, Sleep Disorders, 0
As the air around us all gets warmer, I have fond memories of my wife, and what we used...
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