Depression - Page 5

pacific breeze · August 16th, 2007, 10:10 PM

^^Yes, hang on to the good stuff. It's so much more valuable than all that other crap.

Gen X EJC · August 16th, 2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Honey

<3

I'm really struggling at the moment

That makes me sad because you're so sweet on the board! You're like a ray of sunshine

Honey · August 16th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Thanks, I am just thinking it WILL pass but it's kinda hard at the time right?

Honey · August 16th, 2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen X EJC

That makes me sad because you're so sweet on the board! You're like a ray of sunshine

Aww sweet <3 Thanks

pacific breeze · August 16th, 2007, 10:44 PM

That was such a nice thing to say, Gen. But you are right, Honey is always just that: a real honey.

AliceInWonderland · August 17th, 2007, 12:35 PM

man i just went to a therapy appt. and it was just like Tony Soprano says, "like taking a shit!". it was soooo hard, very hard to expose myself like that, but i was open and honest and no lies and she showed me some things and i actually felt better afterward

crying on your lunch hour!

Beeyotch · August 17th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Honey, I'm sorry you are/were going through a tough time, I understand how it feels sometimes. I always felt better when I could let it out, pour out my thoughts through writing, or having a good cry. Whatever you need, if we can help we're here for you.

Alice, that's great that you had such a good catharctic experience. I used to go to therapy during work hours and the same thing would happen. I'd cry and get horribly red bloodshot eyes and puffy face that would last for hours afterward, so I had to change to after work appointments. Hope your next appt. is even more productive, less crying!

GenX I scarily identified completely with Avoidant Personality Disorder. Fortunately none of my depression symptoms have been acute for several years and I have been doing pretty well in overcoming the feelings that use to debilitate me. But even now, even some things I've written on this board smack of the descriptions in your link (I'd rather be lonely than vulnerable, I can't deal with some things because of the barrage of emotions I fear, etc.) And it's not a good way to live. I'm not sure how to change it though I do want to.

Honey · August 17th, 2007, 04:08 PM

Thanks Bee

DitaPage* · August 17th, 2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Honey

<3

I'm really struggling at the moment

Same here. Its this horrible pattern of- wake up feeling bad, and then trying to feel better all day. By nighttime I'm much better, and then I go sleep, wake up, and it all starts again...

Beeyotch · August 17th, 2007, 05:01 PM

SY&P, hugs to you. That is a horrible pattern to be trapped in, like a vicious circle of hopelessness. Sometimes something as simple as bright sunlight helps make a difference in moods. I hope you feel better and keep battling this.

JamieElizabeth · August 17th, 2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Beeyotch

I always felt better when I could let it out, pour out my thoughts through writing, or having a good cry.

Alice, that's great that you had such a good catharctic experience. I used to go to therapy during work hours and the same thing would happen. I'd cry and get horribly red bloodshot eyes and puffy face that would last for hours afterward, so I had to change to after work appointments. Hope your next appt. is even more productive, less crying!

Crying can be such a relief, though, learning to let down your guard is healthy. My Aunt can cry when she feels like it at a drop of hat. It's not easy especially if you have burden on your shoulders.

JamieElizabeth · August 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StayYoung&Pretty

Same here. Its this horrible pattern of- wake up feeling bad, and then trying to feel better all day. By nighttime I'm much better, and then I go sleep, wake up, and it all starts again...

OMG, that's exactly what I've been doing, SYP.

It must be some kind of coping mechanism. I hate the mornings, I hate the rush, ect.

Honey · August 17th, 2007, 09:09 PM

WTF is it about mornings? I hide under the covers in the morning, I literally can't face them at the moment.

<3

VenusInFauxFurs · August 17th, 2007, 10:05 PM

It's night times that are usually worte for me, the feeling of oh dear, will I actually sleep tonight? Also knowing that when I may possibly need a friend, it's too late to call just to hear that familiar voice that comforts me when I am down and reassures me that I'll be out of this headspace soon.

Honey · August 17th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Venus