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Ever feel like everything you do is never good enough? like stress consumes you to the point it drives you nuts. I know keeping things in is never a good thing to do. But I bottle up my feelings and parade around with a smile, joking around, showing everyone how pleasant I can be. At work and home, like I am a peace maker or something. These days I am ready to explode and I am scared it is going to be directed to the wrong person. If anyone, it should be mean.  
I get annoyed over the silliest stuff, money is tight and being a single mom is so hard these days. Two jobs, finding money on the side, never having time for your kids cause that's what you do is only 'work', when you get a break from work, well you clean and do things around the house just so you can breath.  
 
I am so tired of life atm, I don't know what to do to help myself to feel less anxious and depressed.  
hiding a completely complicated brain underneath an abundance of jokes and smiles is hard to do sometimes  
 
rant***but I think I need help but which direction do I turn...feels like inside I am dying.

Unfortunately, the feelings you have listed are not uncommon. I feel for you, as some days I find myself there too. Talk to your doctor, family, friends... Talking is a great outlet. Good luck... *hugs to you

Please call Mental Health Services if you are feeling overwhelmed or tired of life, to be connected with a counselor. Their number is 204-578-2400, Monday to Friday 0830 to 1630. There is also the Mobile Crisis Unit, they answer the phone 24 hours a day, 204-725-4411.

Get yourself to a dr, please. Depression happens to us all. Not a fun illness to go through. It's hard to admit you are depressed, but it's a natural occurrence these days. And counseling may help too.  
Good luck and hope you feel better.  

just this blah has to stop, like on the suniest of days, I see the shade and the storm cloud coming my way.  
 
Just feel there really isn't much more to life but struggling, trapped alone in your own train of thought.  
 
Thank you for all your advice.

You are definitely not alone. I have been in a similar boat for over 6 months now and working with professionals to try and work it out. Professional help is important but you also need some informal supports. PM if you need an ear.

Please contact me at 204-725-1232 as the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba has an office in Brandon, peer support meetings, one on one support and some really great resources. You may also contact me at connier@mooddisordersmanitoba.ca or check out our website www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca  
 
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I have been where you are, single mom trying to raise kids, finances sketchy at best. Hang in there, it does get better. There's been some great advice here. Depression happens to all of us at one point or another, take heart you are certainly not alone! My suggestion on top of everything else thats been said, is do something nice for yourself every day. Whether it be a bubble bath with candles, a walk in the country, whatever it is you find helps. Be good to yourself! take care of you and your inner spirit and if you need someone to talk to, pm me. You will get through this! thinking of you!