I am new to this group, so let me know if not allowed. I am experiencing anxiety and a bit of depression due to family issues, unemployment, and deaths in the family. I just need a place to vent to, since it feels like no one listens anymore, and therapy is too expensive. Since extra anxiety pills are not working, and meditation is not even helping, any suggestions?

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I’m sorry you are going through this right now. Is there any way you can take a ‘break’ from your family for a little bit to focus on yourself? A trip out of town, or a weekend in town with no communication?

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I really want to do this. The only thing that had been holding back is that I thought I would have to pay for my step moms funeral in person, and now that is done I may take a few days.

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Try to read a book called “Codependent No More” or “Boundaries.” Both are excellent and potentially life altering if needed. I’m no psychologist, but they both helped me immensely

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I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar with my mother being unwell, and looking for a new job since the one I have is a dead end that doesn't pay so much. For whatever it's worth, you're not the only one going through this.

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I will admit that I really want to be done with my family. They do nothing to vent to me , and then get mad at me when I don't take their side. Also they expect me to cater to their needs, but cuss me when I just try to ask questions. The she said/she said is getting crazy as well. It is really upping my anxiety and my blood pressure.

I concur w T1-

Sometimes you just need a break from your family, esp is they want to suck you back into old roles. You can get those books at the local library and download them. Good luck

This is disheartening to know. Just focus on looking after yourself and building order inside you. I must say that irrelevant relatives are bl**dsuckers. Ignore their dramas and chaos, even though it can affect you if you’re financially entangled or share responsibilities but give yourself the most attention. I can be your friend from across the world if you like.

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