Hi...just another little hello to everyone. I am still struggling ... struggling to forgive myself, struggling to want to live...only thing keeping me here is the same as always...my fear of death and going to hell and the devastation it would cause my family. My husband has said that if I go he goes...everyones life would be destroyed. My family would be humiliated, etc. I am on sertraline and I swear it is making me worse....I can not sleep, etc. I feel like I have in some ways already left this world. Thanks for listening.....
Also looking for a reason to get out of bed
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Hey @Hatingmyselfdaily
Firstly I’d like to say sorry you’re feeling like this
secondly, what are you trying to forgive yourself for?
Fear of death is pretty normal. I’m petrified but I often feel that everyone in my life would be better off without me. Even my kids. Why would your husband tell you that? I mean I can’t say he wouldn’t take his own life too, but it’s a little extreme
I hope you start feeling better soon. I was also on sertraline too. I also hated it
Firstly I’d like to say sorry you’re feeling like this
secondly, what are you trying to forgive yourself for?
Fear of death is pretty normal. I’m petrified but I often feel that everyone in my life would be better off without me. Even my kids. Why would your husband tell you that? I mean I can’t say he wouldn’t take his own life too, but it’s a little extreme
I hope you start feeling better soon. I was also on sertraline too. I also hated it
Hey @Hatingmyselfdaily
Firstly I’d like to say sorry you’re feeling like this
secondly, what are you trying to forgive yourself for?
Fear of death is pretty normal. I’m petrified but I often feel that everyone in my life would be better off without me. Even my kids. Why would your husband tell you that? I mean I can’t say he wouldn’t take his own life too, but it’s a little extreme
I hope you start feeling better soon. I was also on sertraline too. I also hated it
Firstly I’d like to say sorry you’re feeling like this
secondly, what are you trying to forgive yourself for?
Fear of death is pretty normal. I’m petrified but I often feel that everyone in my life would be better off without me. Even my kids. Why would your husband tell you that? I mean I can’t say he wouldn’t take his own life too, but it’s a little extreme
I hope you start feeling better soon. I was also on sertraline too. I also hated it
The links in my signature have some information about treatment methods.
Here's a copy in case you're on a phone.
Treating Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia and General Help
Acupressure Self-Massage for Depression, Insomnia, and Anxiety
You might want to try soaking your feet in Epsom salts and warm water before you go to bed. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine are also worth a try.
If you think sertraline is making things worse, you might want to ask your prescriber about a change in meds
Here's a copy in case you're on a phone.
Treating Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia and General Help
Acupressure Self-Massage for Depression, Insomnia, and Anxiety
You might want to try soaking your feet in Epsom salts and warm water before you go to bed. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine are also worth a try.
If you think sertraline is making things worse, you might want to ask your prescriber about a change in meds
Your husband feels like he would blame himself if you took your life. People often feel that way when someone close to them does this because they were right there and they were talking about it and they didn't do enough, etc. (Clearly there is nothing you can actually do but it's how they feel so...)
Have you talked with your brother about whatever happened between the two of you?
Have you talked with your brother about whatever happened between the two of you?
how does he feel? Has he forgiven you?