Coralmist · 41-45, F
The metaphor you used was spot on for what you are going through, and I'm sorry you are going throug it :( I liked how you said sometimes you long to stand up and then also embrace the light when it arrives, but it scares you b/c you have to confront fear. You were not a boring mess. NOt at all. I read somewhere, it was a quote on depression to the effect of depression is biased or prejudiced.. something like that. That it does not care to see beyond its own scope. It's not YOU that is choosing this, it is something that occurs in us when we've dealt with abuse or trauma, or even if we just feel stuck too. I liked the quote b/c it implied, depression is a 'thing' and it is not smart- and it is not 'us.' I think if you got any of Byron Katie's books it might aid you.. it has to me VERY much. She used to be suicidal and now she discusses how whenever we feel stress or sadness, it is something alerting us, that is NOT true for our real self. She is remarkable, and you can even watc h her vids online at thework.com ... Hang in there and never, ever, ever give up. 🌷
I'm not sure I have anything to offer you right now. I am having a particularly hard time today, myself. All I can say is that I hope you're doing better today, and tomorrow, and the next day. Not every day is going to be good, but hopefully you find a balance to hold you over until you find more satisfaction from life. I suggest trying group therapy. I look forward to my meetings every week.
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@ItsAir That's what group therapy is all about: support. It's not like traditional therapy; there are no expectations... Just show up, listen, talk if you want to. It's been a great help to me, and this is only my third week of attending. It's a support group for depression and anxiety... These kinds of groups are all around the country (I'm assuming you're in the US), so you will be able to find something. You will be surprised at how helpful people are. It's amazing.
Thanks for the well-wishes. I wish I had someone or something solid in my life, but I haven't been able to discover it... Maybe it's right there and I just can't see it...
Thanks for the well-wishes. I wish I had someone or something solid in my life, but I haven't been able to discover it... Maybe it's right there and I just can't see it...
ItsAir · 36-40, M
@lovelywarpedlemon I've always wanted to try group...I really should. I crave the interaction.
Depression and anxiety in tandem are the worst. There's a quote I found that's something like 'depression is caring about nothing, anxiety is caring too much about everything, and having both is hell.'
It's so easy to feel clouded when you're hurting a lot. Someone always cares, and if they don't you'll find someone who will.
Depression and anxiety in tandem are the worst. There's a quote I found that's something like 'depression is caring about nothing, anxiety is caring too much about everything, and having both is hell.'
It's so easy to feel clouded when you're hurting a lot. Someone always cares, and if they don't you'll find someone who will.
VioletShadows · 56-60, F
Your words have been read, and spoke for more than just yourself. You are not alone.You aren't the only one fighting. Get through one minute at a time. Soon it will be an hour, then a day, then a week, then a month, then a year. Someday, you will have such a history of success going on, it won't be such an effort.
sillysweetgirl · 26-30, F
That was kind of poetic. I understand because I feel like I've been there at one point in some way. You are not alone with how you feel.
PinkMoon · 26-30, F
This is beautiful.