I Battle Depression and Anxiety

i'm in my depressive phase in my bipolar disorder already. please someone get me out of this vicious cycle of a disorder. i feel so hopeless about everything. i can't stop crying over everything. i can't sleep either because i feel so... broken. my therapist doesn't understand me. my psychiatrist keeps recommending a different bunch of meds that zombify me more and more. i can't concentrate on anything. how long will this go on? i'm starting to lose hope again.

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mynameisray · 26-30, M

I’ve had very close family and friends go through some tough times with mental health. Some whom I’ve lost. Some who’ve gotten better. I myself battle with the struggle of emotional health every day but I don’t let myself fall into the trap of having a breakdown.

I think of myself like a vase. Once a vase breaks, no matter how much glue you use to put it back together it’ll never be as sturdy as it once was. In the same way, the mind will never be the same.

You need to find an outlet for the emotions you have for me it’s been. For me its being a workaholic- keeping busy keeps my mind focused on other things. Everyone now and then I’ll have a miniature blip and cry myself to sleep but everyday is a chance to make it better.

Get through an hour at a time. Get through a day at a day. Prove yourself right, there’s no point in dwelling on things.

dilvin · F

@mynameisray That's actually really good advice. Im trying to find some outlet or anything cathartic really.

mynameisray · 26-30, M

@dilvin oh and how can I forget. Get onto Spotify, find a damn good feelin’ playlist and just dance like an idiot to all those beats. I myself quite enjoy music from the 80’s and 90’s - there’s a lot more soul. (I don’t dance but maybe bob your head a little?)