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re: Is there anyone on here with anxiety or depression, who is having a hard time?

Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:21 am to
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:21 am to
There's no masks, the cough shields are being reused, doctors are now being asked to choose who lives and when doesn't, my wife is strong, but I fear she is losing hope
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:21 am to
Friend,

At such times, I find both prayer and entering the world of great stories helpful. Two books you may find particularly helpful are Tolstoy’s Resurrection and Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. It is much easier and beneficial to have the book in hand, but I have linked online copies as a last resort.

One thing that is biochemical fact is alcohol will only make depression worse. It may numb feelings, but will only cause the spiral to deepen. I will pray that this dark time doesn’t last long.

Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:22 am to
If she wasn't at oschner, I'd try to think more positive, I get out of bed to take care of our dog, I'm losing what little hope I had
Posted by Ryan3232
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Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:23 am to
Thats strange that you arent able to contact her. frick all that. It isnt like she is part of the manhatten project... dont make no sense.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:24 am to
Thank you so much Tulane, I know the alcohol is bad, but I've been self medicating since I was laid off, things are really grim for me.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:24 am to
I think she works a 14 hour shift and goes to sleep, I know shed contact me if she could
Posted by Ryan3232
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:25 am to
Shes probably just super busy. Mad respect to her though.

Hang in there bud.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Member since Sep 2014
24041 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:26 am to
I'm losing my grip man.
Posted by tigergirl10
Member since Jul 2019
10366 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:39 am to
I’m very sorry you’re having such a rough time, but I understand completely. Please DON’T do anything to hurt yourself. With that being said, I really respect and admire you for reaching out to others and discussing your pain.
Alcohol is not your friend if you’re already depressed which you already know. I’ve been there, and it will make your health much worse.
Instead, I try to also walk 1-2 hours a day, maybe do yoga or meditation or music-something positive for you to focus on even for 15 minutes. I know this sounds cliche, but when it gets bad, I like to close my eyes and mentally focus on everything I can be thankful for. Maybe do a teledoc appointment if you have a doctor.
Please know that you are not alone and just go focus on one day at a time. Take care of yourself. This is temporary!
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:40 am to
Hang in there man. This too will pass. Better days are coming.
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13374 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:42 am to
Heavenly Father,

Please be with our friend, Tunasntigers92, his wife, and his grandparents. May your mighty hand bring them safely through this wilderness. Let your love bring light to this darkness.

You will never forsake us nor leave us. In Christ, nothing, not fear, loneliness, disease, not even death, can separate us from your love. Help all of us rest in the promise of your love for us.

Help Tunasntigers92 to know your promises of love and faithfulness. You will not forsake us. When fear and illness enclose him in a tunnel, break open that space. Liberate him from this prison and restore his soul. You are our Rock and our Shepherd, a very comfort through every trial. You will not forsake us. You know the deepest depths of despair and walk there with us. Be with our friend, Tunasntigers92 and his wife, please.

Hear this, our prayer, Lord. Amen.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
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Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:44 am to
I'm glad that I've started walking out nature trail daily, I try to spend as much time as possible outside. It's when I get in our bed at night that I remember my wife is risking her life for those less fortunate, I have never fallen back on alcohol before this point, I lived and lost my childhood home through Katrina, but a storm is something you can avoid, I am scared, and I am left in the dark.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
The Boot
Member since Sep 2014
24041 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:46 am to
I don't know who you are Tulane, but I will always and forever be grateful to you, please do keep my wife in your prayers, you are certainly a special individual, nothing has brought me calm, but only despair in the last two weeks, but I have found an inkling of solice through you.
God bless you and your family.
This post was edited on 3/27/20 at 2:48 am
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
15127 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:55 am to
quote:

I haven't been able to go to the gym, I haven't been able to lift weights,


Man I’m glad I’m not the only one that’s affecting mentally.

I’m by no means super strong or jacked but lifting and chasing gains at the actual gym is so therapeutic... I haven’t been able to replicate that with resistance bands/body weight.
Posted by Tunasntigers92
The Boot
Member since Sep 2014
24041 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:58 am to
I'm not jacked, ripped or yolked, but I deal with my anxiety in the gym.
Posted by cwil177
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Member since Jun 2011
28942 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 2:59 am to
quote:

I think she's sleeping in the hospital, I don't know, all I know is that I can't contact her, I fear the next call will be informing me she's on a ventilator

If she is young an otherwise healthy her chances of having something bad happen are very very low. Don’t let the anxiety take hold. Just make sure she is using the correct PPE and hope she has the balls to walk away if the hospital fails to protect her. Why can’t you contact her? Also if you haven’t seen a psychiatrist and/or therapist now would be a good time to reach out to one. They do telemed appointments.
This post was edited on 3/27/20 at 3:04 am
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
15127 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 3:00 am to
quote:

I'm not jacked, ripped or yolked, but I deal with my anxiety in the gym.


Amen. I miss the barbell so much - it’s so simple yet takes all of your focus and effort.
Posted by tigergirl10
Member since Jul 2019
10366 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 3:02 am to
I said a prayer for you and your wife. I am so sorry, again, for what you’re both going through.
Posted by HempHead
Big Sky Country
Member since Mar 2011
55800 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 3:03 am to
Feel free to contact me at hemphead.td@gmail.com and I'll give more pertinent information if you want to talk live.

Stay strong, brother.

ETA: This applies to any one of you.
This post was edited on 3/27/20 at 3:15 am
Posted by Tunasntigers92
The Boot
Member since Sep 2014
24041 posts
Posted on 3/27/20 at 3:05 am to
Thank you so much tigergirl, you are in my heart and in my prayers, I cannot thank you enough.
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