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"Yes, try to meditate. Exercise is amazing it will make you tired. Eat food you enjoy but wat when your hungry not bored. Read a book or audible is fab. But most of all. Stop. Breathe. You are enough ! Now I'm gonna give you 10 mins each day and that's your time to worry about things. So you can write them down. 1st is your most important, you can have upto 5. Then once you've wrote them down. Re read them... are they logical... are they justified... are you over analysing. Then stop worrying. Do something you love to get out of your brain, dance, sing in shower whatever it is for you. It gets easier, lockdown is hard, anxiety is hard, depression is hard. But look at you, look at all the amazing things you've already achieved. Set yourself little to do lists. Feel proud of your achievements. Even if all you did that day is make the bed... how nice us it after a crap day is it to climb into that nicely made bed! You've got this... your stronger than you know xx" This is great advice. X | |||
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"Yes, try to meditate. Exercise is amazing it will make you tired. Eat food you enjoy but wat when your hungry not bored. Read a book or audible is fab. But most of all. Stop. Breathe. You are enough ! Now I'm gonna give you 10 mins each day and that's your time to worry about things. So you can write them down. 1st is your most important, you can have upto 5. Then once you've wrote them down. Re read them... are they logical... are they justified... are you over analysing. Then stop worrying. Do something you love to get out of your brain, dance, sing in shower whatever it is for you. It gets easier, lockdown is hard, anxiety is hard, depression is hard. But look at you, look at all the amazing things you've already achieved. Set yourself little to do lists. Feel proud of your achievements. Even if all you did that day is make the bed... how nice us it after a crap day is it to climb into that nicely made bed! You've got this... your stronger than you know xx" All good stuff here. I just remembered something I used to do. I used to write letters to the person who was causing me ill feelings. I would try to be forgiving and understanding. I would take blame out of the equation and hope that there would be a path forwards. Sometimes that path is difficult to take and not even the direction we want to travel in. But by the end of the letter there would be peace and hope. One time I did send the letter and it helped the situation. But on another occasion I thought, I don't need to send it. Just writing it was enough for me. I didn't need anyone else's actions to help myself. I could do it myself. Writing things down helped me to see my own thoughts in a different lens and was therapeutic. I kept the letter and read it a few times to myself. In the end I just put it away and forgot about it and just let it all go and one day I just woke up and those troubling thoughts which used to clud over me before I fell asleep and greet me first thing in the morning were just gone. | |||
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"Yes, try to meditate. Exercise is amazing it will make you tired. Eat food you enjoy but wat when your hungry not bored. Read a book or audible is fab. But most of all. Stop. Breathe. You are enough ! Now I'm gonna give you 10 mins each day and that's your time to worry about things. So you can write them down. 1st is your most important, you can have upto 5. Then once you've wrote them down. Re read them... are they logical... are they justified... are you over analysing. Then stop worrying. Do something you love to get out of your brain, dance, sing in shower whatever it is for you. It gets easier, lockdown is hard, anxiety is hard, depression is hard. But look at you, look at all the amazing things you've already achieved. Set yourself little to do lists. Feel proud of your achievements. Even if all you did that day is make the bed... how nice us it after a crap day is it to climb into that nicely made bed! You've got this... your stronger than you know xx" "Worry time" is something iv started doing, its not easy and can feel impossible as everything seems urgent and important but iv also been using STOP (Stop- literally stop, freeze) (Take a step back- ether physically or literally depending on the situation) (Observe- notice whats going on inside you and around you) (Proceed mindfully- cary on with awareness) The 2 used in conjunction with each other can be very helpful. | |||
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"Yes, try to meditate. Exercise is amazing it will make you tired. Eat food you enjoy but wat when your hungry not bored. Read a book or audible is fab. But most of all. Stop. Breathe. You are enough ! Now I'm gonna give you 10 mins each day and that's your time to worry about things. So you can write them down. 1st is your most important, you can have upto 5. Then once you've wrote them down. Re read them... are they logical... are they justified... are you over analysing. Then stop worrying. Do something you love to get out of your brain, dance, sing in shower whatever it is for you. It gets easier, lockdown is hard, anxiety is hard, depression is hard. But look at you, look at all the amazing things you've already achieved. Set yourself little to do lists. Feel proud of your achievements. Even if all you did that day is make the bed... how nice us it after a crap day is it to climb into that nicely made bed! You've got this... your stronger than you know xx" Wow! Well put together! | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. " People with depression and anxiety can't help these thoughts. It's not that easy to just "stop that" If you can, count yourself lucky | |||
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"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. People with depression and anxiety can't help these thoughts. It's not that easy to just "stop that" If you can, count yourself lucky" ... You are correct in saying its not easy. Remove i cant & replace with i can. Im not lucky im me. | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " You are definitely not alone! Lots of good advice on this thread already. With this current situation, depression and anxiety issues are exacerbated as we cant do the things that would take our mind off things. If you havent already, reach out to your gp even if it's just a telephone consultation at the moment. Get the ball rolling. I think you are very brave to post this thread. Good luck | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Most definitely I suffered with this for years, then after a huge row with my wife I sought help. I took a drug which levelled me out for 18 months, but that had estrogen in it, which I think is what caused my curiosity to try cross dressing. Then I took more striven tablets, now I love being a Stella, I don’t take drugs for depression and anxiety anymore, I used to go into very dark places where I thought exactly like you do.. Now I just suck cock xx | |||
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"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Me and I got diagnosed Borderline personality disorder. You should check it out. Its possible you could be suffering from it. All you wrote is what I go through daily | |||
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"Yes, try to meditate. Exercise is amazing it will make you tired. Eat food you enjoy but wat when your hungry not bored. Read a book or audible is fab. But most of all. Stop. Breathe. You are enough ! Now I'm gonna give you 10 mins each day and that's your time to worry about things. So you can write them down. 1st is your most important, you can have upto 5. Then once you've wrote them down. Re read them... are they logical... are they justified... are you over analysing. Then stop worrying. Do something you love to get out of your brain, dance, sing in shower whatever it is for you. It gets easier, lockdown is hard, anxiety is hard, depression is hard. But look at you, look at all the amazing things you've already achieved. Set yourself little to do lists. Feel proud of your achievements. Even if all you did that day is make the bed... how nice us it after a crap day is it to climb into that nicely made bed! You've got this... your stronger than you know xx Wow! Well put together!" Thank you x | |||
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"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. " Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. | |||
"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. " Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. | |||
"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. " Exactly. I'm lucky not to be a sufferer of mental illness- but I couldn't agree more that being in a room full of the wrong people will only make whatever you're feeling worse. Most people are only interested in what they have to say or waiting for their turn to speak. It's exhausting. | |||
"This is why I love the FORUMS. When it comes to words of wisdom / advice. People on here help with positive words and places to seek help from Lets keep the positive support gping. " | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Yes my friend I can relate, also if you want to PM me at anytime for a chat then by all means do so | |||
"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. " Sorry I have to disagree. If you isolate yourself the only voice you'll here is the one in your head, which doesn't always have the kindest things to say. Surround yourself with positive, kind and generally nice people , they will see you struggling and will help. If my friends see me having a bad time I'll get an invite to go for dinner or a pint. Do not distance yourself from help.(mr) | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Me. I often feel worthless and dislike myself so wonder how anyone else possibly can. I am a loner in real life and prefer to be by myself which maybe is not the best. I love to walk as it clears my head but sometimes i feel as if i have the world on my shoulders weighing me down. Then i feel guilty for being unhappy when i have much more than others. Depression is a vicious circle. | |||
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"I came off of facebook 3 years ago for this reason. It was really messing with my mental health. I have been much happier since.. BUt yes, I understand what you are saying.. x" I fucking hate facebook | |||
"I came off of facebook 3 years ago for this reason. It was really messing with my mental health. I have been much happier since.. BUt yes, I understand what you are saying.. x I fucking hate facebook" haha me too.. everyone is on it I know, but I like the ignorance is bliss... | |||
"I came off of facebook 3 years ago for this reason. It was really messing with my mental health. I have been much happier since.. BUt yes, I understand what you are saying.. x I fucking hate facebook haha me too.. everyone is on it I know, but I like the ignorance is bliss..." Got rid about 10 years ago | |||
"I came off of facebook 3 years ago for this reason. It was really messing with my mental health. I have been much happier since.. BUt yes, I understand what you are saying.. x I fucking hate facebook haha me too.. everyone is on it I know, but I like the ignorance is bliss... Got rid about 10 years ago" I'm on twitter, but I haven't got a clue how to drive that | |||
"I came off of facebook 3 years ago for this reason. It was really messing with my mental health. I have been much happier since.. BUt yes, I understand what you are saying.. x I fucking hate facebook" Full of happy families and smiling faces posting childish nonsense. I am much more suited to Fab. | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Quite a lot I dwell on things to much Cant let go of stuff Mine is largely relationship based | |||
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"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. " Easier said than done | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " I get it mild but am told I overthink everything! | |||
"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. " What are the right people like ? Some people are so ill they struggle to be in the company of others , even support is too challenging stressful. You want someone to listen and agree with you 100% ? Or you want someone to tell you what you need to hear - but deep down you already know. | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. " If you suffer from Depression it’s not as easy as that. There’s no “one size” fits all with either how depression manifests, or which treatment/process/medication can help to manage it. And that’s the key word - manage. There’s a good chance somebody will never be “cured” of depression - although there has been amazing progress in understanding mental health issues , the brain is so complex we’re still only scratching the surface. And when you’ve got a condition such as depression, where there can be common symptoms, but where as I said before, it’s quite bespoke , sometimes managing it is trial and error. I do agree that what you suggest can be a helpful and positive step, as can meditation, talking therapy , medication, light therapy etc etc, but it won’t work for everybody. Personally - I was diagnosed with depression nearly 20 years ago. One of the things for me is when everything is good in my life, I’ll start feeling “blue”. I’ve had some very bad periods in that time, but I have now got to the point where I can recognise thoughts and behaviours which indicate that I might be entering a depressive episode , and can seek to manage it. I have found being open and honest about it with everybody helps immensely - especially with the anxiety of wondering what people’s perceptions might be if my behaviour changes due to the episode. I don’t wear my depression like a badge of honour, but by the same token I am not ashamed to admit I suffer from depression - it’s something I accept , because although I’d prefer not to suffer from it I do, and personally I feel by accepting it, then for me it’s easier to manage the condition. OP - you aren’t alone - I hope that you are able to find techniques to manage it, and I hope that knowing you’re not alone gives you strength. Fire | |||
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"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. Easier said than done" .. It is easier said than done... You have 1 life which is yours so live it or live with regrets. Me i have zero regrets or worries as its my life | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. Easier said than done.. It is easier said than done... You have 1 life which is yours so live it or live with regrets. Me i have zero regrets or worries as its my life" Not everyone thinks that way.We are all different. | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? .... Why are you over thinking & analysing the ifs buts & maybes?. Stop that then you stop what seems like voices in your head. Easier said than done.. It is easier said than done... You have 1 life which is yours so live it or live with regrets. Me i have zero regrets or worries as its my life Not everyone thinks that way.We are all different." .. Youve answered it & i bet you dont realise what youve just wrote.. your cured | |||
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"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. What are the right people like ? Some people are so ill they struggle to be in the company of others , even support is too challenging stressful. You want someone to listen and agree with you 100% ? Or you want someone to tell you what you need to hear - but deep down you already know." I don't want anything from anyone. I am reminded every single day that I am worthless and not needed. It's not depression or MH issues, it can't be 'fixed'. It's reality. | |||
"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. What are the right people like ? Some people are so ill they struggle to be in the company of others , even support is too challenging stressful. You want someone to listen and agree with you 100% ? Or you want someone to tell you what you need to hear - but deep down you already know. I don't want anything from anyone. I am reminded every single day that I am worthless and not needed. It's not depression or MH issues, it can't be 'fixed'. It's reality." | |||
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"Life is much better without people. Talking to people doesn't help, all they do is bring you down. Being surrounded by the right people is the key. It's better to be alone than with the wrong people. Nothing more lonely than being in a room full of the wrong people. What are the right people like ? Some people are so ill they struggle to be in the company of others , even support is too challenging stressful. You want someone to listen and agree with you 100% ? Or you want someone to tell you what you need to hear - but deep down you already know. I don't want anything from anyone. I am reminded every single day that I am worthless and not needed. It's not depression or MH issues, it can't be 'fixed'. It's reality." I'm sure this isnt true . Nobody is worthless, nobody is not needed. You are important, inbox me mrs xx | |||
"You see I suffer from depression and anxiety. Let me start by saying, I don't have suicidal thought .My depression is Simple things like relationships and friendships become so trivial, so complicated. In my brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. I notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice. That comment you didn't tag me in, but you tagged other people? I saw that, why didn't you tag me? What's up with me? You read that message, I saw you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? Have I done something to upset you? You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love me anymore? Do you love someone else instead? They just made a comment about me. Was it a joke? Was I supposed to laugh? Or do they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about me? Do they talk about me? I bet they don’t like me really. And for all those questions I will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in my mind, until it sends me to tears...... it's mental that isn't it!!! That I see things that way. It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. I don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because I need it now and I need the energy from lack of sleep. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exists. or sleep to much and waste half my day still feeling tired. I still smile and I have every excuse for when you ask why. Can anyone relate to this? " Hi OP, how are you doing ? Xx | |||
