Check-in, Depression Support, July 25 to 29, 2022

@purpleTree4652

Hi!

Thank you for coming here"!

The questions vary depending if it's the Weekend check-in or the Weekdays check-in.

You can check the date in the thread's title, to make sure you are in the current check-in thread..

All the check-in questions could be summarized as: "How are you doing these days?"

The questions are just a guide. You are free to share anything you wish.

@Rebekahwriter13

Dear Rebekah:

Thank you for checing in!

I am sorry you feel stuck, uninspired and frustrated.

The craft of writer is particularly tough in this sense, much more than in any other profession.

Overcoming the "blank page syndrome", when you feel frustrated by a lack of creative ideas to put in writing is a great challenge writers face.

It's like the dark side of the moon, not pretty, but an integral part of it.

Your health issues and living in a toxic environment must be huge challenges too, that make even more difficult to achieve your career goals.

I admire that you continue moving forward with determination your writing career and your life, despite all these drawbacks. There is a lot of merit in that.

It is a blessing that you have a good, caring boyfriend that supports you in all your struggles.

I imagine that his company must be a crucial pillar of support in your life.

I wish you all the best!

See you soon!

Marcelo.

I feel exactly this way too. Thank you. Love to you

@Stinkysluggr

Hello Stinky!

Thank you for checking in!

I am sorry you are going through so much loneliness, lack of energy, and frustration.

The fact that you remember a time you felt well, is a spark of hope that some day you might get better again.

I read in your profile that you actively practice healing activities like meditation, yoga, somatic experiencing, and listening to music.

Also that you are trying to learn how to regulate better your emotional life.

So you are actively involved on a sound healing path, advancing towards that light at the end of the tunnel, that spark of hope.

You are right that depression is very difficult to perceive and understand from the outside. It is a mystery even from the inside, why we might feel this way.

Socializing is of enormous help, but also might get exhausting for a depressed person.

There is a lot of merit in all the efforts you do to connect with your family.

And the fact that you do feel a deep love for them is a very healthy thing you have.

It motivates you to stay connected despite the impulse to isolate, so typical of depression.

Maybe you should let yourself "Just do it" without much thinking. Just being there with them is good enough.

You are right that both getting a job and doing therapy will be hugely positive for you.

Having a job increases self-esteem because of all the social values associated with paid work.

On the other hand a jobless person is as infinitely valuable as a working one.

By the way, these are tough economic times worldwide, so don't blame yourself if you can't get a job these days.

I love your inspirational words for all the members of this community "Just remember to keep going and to stay strong. Because each day is a different battle."

It tells a lot about how strong, determined and perseverant you are despite it all.

It is an honor to have you here.

I look forward to seeing you again soon.

All the best!

Marcelo.

@Server8462

Dear Server:

Thank you for coming here, even in such a very bad situation.

You have the right to vent your anger here.

In this respect, I accept your hatred and your angry words.

I am very sorry that you were in such a dark place that you attempted to end.

It must have been an extremely dark moment.

I am also sorry that you were severely injured while attempting that.

Those attempts are very risky even if they don't achieve their intent.

I know cases of people that ended up with severe disabilities after such an attempt.

On top of that, you have now to face legal charges for fighting with another patient.

I imagine it must be very irritating to deal with that right now, to say the least.

You are always welcome here.

You can say here what comes to your mind.

I look forward to seeing you here again soon.

Marcelo.

@Server8462 @integrityblues let's remember this is a public forum so it's important to be kind and supportive to everyone. Also, take a look at the crisis policy here and reach out to a hotline as accessible and needed. ❤️

@integrityblues

I am sorry you are so tired and stressed out.

We wish to carry on with our lives, do things and achieve goals, and tiredness and stress interfere so much with that. Sometimes block it altogether.

This might be very frustrating, on top of the annoyance and discomfort that tiredness and stress bring by themselves to our body and minds.

Regarding what you say, that "your problems don't compare to others", each of us has their own problems, that are important in themselves regardless of comparisons.

Your feelings are important, even if you know that somewhere, someone might be in a worse situation than you.

There will always be someone in a worse situation, because there is no limit to the bottom.

That doesn't invalidate the fact that your problems are real, significant, and you feel strong emotions about them.

I can imagine how annoyed you might be with your neck pain. One of those nasty "surprises" we have from time to time, that appear from nowhere, and interfere so much with our lives while they last.

I wish you that you get better from your tiredness and your neck pain.

And that you can have a long and fruitful conversation with your friend.

All the best!

Marcelo.