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Hello,

I'm 22 years old, live in The United States (Midwest), and currently am unemployed and not attending school due to my depression (and a terrible job market.)

I found this forum after Googling for online support. I have had anxiety issues and depression since I was about 13/14 and this year have been the worst they have ever been. Lately, with not having anywhere to go but stay at home, my sleeping patterns have been terrible. I find myself awake into all hours of the morning feeling miserable because I can't sleep. Along with that I feel incredibly isolated/lonely a lot. So, here I am.

I look forward to talking to everyone.

Hello,

A warm welcome from me
Sorry to hear about you're issues! Here we are a caring and supportive community.
Hope you find all the support and help you need.

Feel free to PM me anytime.

Abbz

Hey Friend!

I can relate to your job situation AND sleep patterns! (Just read my initial post)

It has to get better my friend!

As for sleep...what I found...is to get up and retire at same time each day...this is otugh...but you can do it:)

Message me anytime:)

Hi Rabbit (or should I call you Down?);

I just have to say I totally agree with:

ihatelife wrote:As for sleep...what I found...is to get up and retire at same time each day...this is otugh...but you can do it:)

Getting up every day is often one of the most miserable things I do. But one way to look at it is, I just got through the worst part of the day. And getting up early at the same time every day really does improve my depression.

The trick is having a reason. When there is nothing to do (or nothing I look forward to) I need one small thing to look forward to. And I tell myself that I don't have to stay up, I just have to get up. 95% of the time that gets the ball rolling. And I do thank myself at the end of the day for having done something with my life.

Hi, nice to meet you)

DownTheRabbitHole wrote:my sleeping patterns have been terrible.

It's the opposite with me, even despite the fact that my sleep is not so deep and good, I can sleep for like twelve hours and still feel kinda tired after waking up.