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Desiringchange1475
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Struggling
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 July 26th, 2018
...See more Trigger warning Im struggling. My brother got married recently and that was the event I was holding on for. Im struggling now to find another reason. My depression tends to be like a roller coaster. I have it constantly, but Ill go though times when it feels way worse than other times. This is one of those way worse times. There are so many changes going on in my life and Im struggling to keep up with it all. Im basically rolling down a hill and picking up speed. My therapist said I need to start changing the negative talk in my head and start saying affirmations but I dont want to. I just want to be done with this world and my issues and struggles. I dont know what to do. Im trying hard to hold on for other people, but it just keeps getting harder. I started out liking my new counselor, who I started seeing in May, but now I have my doubts about her. And I have my doubts about how much I can talk to her about stuff. And also how much I want to talk to her about stuff. I cut myself earlier this year. It was more like scratches, but now, when those feelings swoop in and take over, its hard not to continue doing that. I still find myself doing it or some sort of self harm and it somewhat calms me down. Im even feeling the urge right now. I am surrounded by people, good life moments, and I will still feel this way.
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Dating and depression
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 March 5th, 2020
...See more Anyone have any tips for dating when depressed? I keep thinking Im going to wait until Im better, but I may never be better. I could always be dealing with this depression and if so, I cant avoid dating much longer. I dont like being single.
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Telling your family about your depression
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 April 17th, 2018
...See more I havent told my family about my depression or how bad its been. Im afraid they wont understand. My sister knows, but in a 4 year struggle this time around, I only just told her a month or so ago. Has as anyone else ever kept their depression a secret from their family? And if so, have you told them or not? How did you tell them? I dont know how much longer I can keep this to myself... my close friends know... but thats it. And keeping it from my family has gotten harder...
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Coping methods away from home
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 April 5th, 2018
...See more Hey, all! My depression is constant, but I have what I call depressive episodes that are worse and harder than other good times. Does anyone have any coping tips for when the depression episodes hit and you arent at home? Could be at work, out with friends, out of town. I get very low, emotionally, my self-esteem and self worth is pretty much non-existent, and suicidal thoughts become rampant, making me not care about anything. Thanks! I really appreciate any ideas!
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Who am I???
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 March 31st, 2018
...See more Throughout this whole depression, Ive lost myself. I actually dont know that I ever really knew who I am to begin with. I know some things about myself, but I dont know other things. Or, I feel like Ive repressed or pushed away things out of fear or lack of energy. How do you being the journey of finding out who you are and what you believe???
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Lonely when not alone
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 March 30th, 2018
...See more How do you cope with feeling lonely, even though you arent really alone? That feeling when you are with people, but, despite what they say, you feel theyd rather be with others. And they are constantly texting/messaging others, so you feel validated in your loneliness? And then, when that person stops messaging someone, so then that other person starts talking to you... now that they dont have someone better, more preferred to talk to... frustrating. And sad.
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Insecurity and friendships
Depression Support / by Desiringchange1475
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 March 12th, 2018
...See more Hey! First time posting here. I have been struggling with sever depression and insecurity issues for a long time. Lately things have been worse so I start counseling. I have a best friend, someone I work with, who has been amazing to me during everything. However, I find myself feeling very insecure when she doesnt share everything with me or talks with other friends of hers (which are mutual friends with her, she is just closer to them than I am). Any ideas on how to handle this? Ive told her I struggle with this and shes reassured me that she is always there for me and loves me and has a closer or different friendship with me than with the others. However, I still struggle with that insecure, bring me down, voice in my head and find myself getting emotional and jealous. I hate feeling this way. Plus, its totally not fair to her! Ive been trying to let other people in and develop more friendships with them, but its a slow work in progress. Thanks for any ideas!
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