Low mood

Hi Carlos and welcome to the group.

For me personally, I thought that I was coping on my own and despite family/friends telling me that I needed to see the GP  as I was depressed [marriage break down after 30 yrs due to his adultery plus other family illnesses] . To me i felt that although I knew how low/bad I felt, I still refused to face that I was really struggling. What made me face up to facts was when I started thinking how easy it would be for me to walk out in front of a car; that was the turning point for me. 

I was offered counselling but I did have a close net work of friends and so declined it. I had family but they were so worried about me that I didn't want worry them anymore.

Along with medication which although didn't make my illness go away but it did help to lighten my thoughts thus enabling me to think with a clearer mind. Talking really helped me. A penfriend whom I had never met would email me daily and she ended up being my saviour as I could email how I was really feeling. She never judged. It is easier writing down how you feel than face to face .

Taking a "Little by little, day by day" approach helped.

In times of anxiety , I would focus on my breathing which I still do today despite being well for the majority of the time. Recognizing the  early signs before the full blown anxiety happens is vital.

I wish you well next week.

Take Care.x