I'm not suicidal or homicidal. I'm a recovering drug addict 4 years clean, bad childhood, anger issues improving with age, divorced (4 1/2 yrs) from a man that physically and mentally abused me, No family/support system, Working 2 jobs an still in debt. I have no energy, always negative, mind racing, short tempered, hostile, angry, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Are these signs of depression an anxiety? Do I need to learn more ways to cope with everyday life being sober? Anger problems?

Mr. SenthilkumarPsychologist4yrs exp

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Appreciate you for analyzing your problem in detail and getting into the solution mode. Yes these are symptoms of depression and anxiety. As body and mind are interlinked, such emotional disturbance can easily cause dysfunction to the physical conditions and you are experiencing some of them already. So it needs a holistic assessment and approach to identify the right treatment. Definitely you need a lot of mindset changes exercises and therapies to control your anxious thoughts and emotions. Be positive. You can overcome this with few preventive measures and psychotherapy, if you are willing to cooperate and commit for a change. Feel free to reach out to me online or through private chat for further evaluation of your both physical and mental health symptoms to recommend suitable solution that includes, few lifestyle changes or daily routine, special exercise, self behavioral therapies, etc. Be positive. You will be alright soon.  

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Dr. Saul PereiraPsychologist47yrs exp

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In alcoholism we have a term for one who has all the symptoms of alcoholism but does not consume alcohol. He is referred to as a 'dry alcoholic'. You seem to fit a description of an abstaining druggie. Don't take the labels seriously but it does convey is that there are a lot of issues from your past and habit that need to be worked upon. You must go to a addiction counselor and get proper therapy to clear all the effects of your past, issues with emotions and a lot of pain deep within. Once you have done so, there will be a marked change in life and outlook. 

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