Depression Support Check-in: October 11th-31st 2021
Hi everyone, It's me here again hehe. It must be boring seeing me in every check in hehe. I hope all of you have been doing well. If you're not, know that you're not alone and we're here for you.
So let's proceed to our check-in. Here are questions for you :)
1) How do you feel at the moment? Feel free to tell us more.
2) What is something that keeps recurring in your mind at the moment?
3) How do you usually cope with your depressive episode?
Alright folks, that's all I have for today. Take care of yourself and know that we care about you. Let's meet again next time folks. Until next time, stay safe and take care :)
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1. I feel a bit sad because I feel like nobody checks up on me unless I check up on them. I feel unimportant because I try to put others first but I just feel unwanted by my family and everyone else I know. I'm also at a confusing phase of my life and it's just making everything difficult. I wish there was a reset button and do everything all over again. 2. Something that keeps recurring on my mind is my breakup from my boyfriend of 2 years. It happened 3 months ago and I'm still trying to process it but I feel like I'm doing OK so far. I do have days when I breakdown but I know with time I'll be OK. 3. I prefer to be alone and to process my feelings by crying and letting it all out. I also journal whatever comes to mind, it makes me feel better. I sometimes listen to music and get lost in the music.
I have definitely had that feeling that no one checks on me unless I check on them. It is a bummer, but it helps for me to focus on the idea that I can't get inside other people's heads and they all have issues going on. It doesn't mean that they don't care. @bouncyShell4245
Thank you. You are right, they might be dealing with things I don't know about. @bestVase7265
I feel peaceful right now but there are some big trouble still bothering me.
so glad to join in these place
It is nice to hear that things are relatively okay? What kind of things are you trying to process?@willingCity4784
How do you feel at the moment? I feel hypervigilant; I don't feel safe at the moment. I am struggling to keep myself calm and not act out on my emotions. What is something that keeps recurring in your mind at the moment? That I have to go to work and I don't want to. My job is numbing anymore and I have lost my sympathy for the patients. How do you usually cope with your depressive episodes? I use my guided meditations, finding a quiet environment and imagine my favorite place and put myself there, and, finally, simple yoga has elevated my mood as well.
What is making you feel so anxious right now?@xandia
You are absolutely right about totally having good reason for everything that you are feeling. It is long term trauma to watch people suffer because other people are making poor choices. That would be depressing for anyone. And depression feels like a roller coaster for most of us who aren't experiencing your level of stress. Sending peace and strength.
There are a few things that have helped me just a bit that you could try - the biggest is trying to real see and be present in moments that are somewhat okay. A lot of times when you are higher on that roller coaster all you can do is fear the next turn downwards. If you can find a way to recognize the good present it can help. Also using things that you do outside of work - hobbies, being outside, breathing, watching Netflix, etc. as brain breaks can help a bit too.
Feel free to share here anytime. Just writing it all out is good too. @xandia
Thank you so much for responding to my post. I want you to know that I am trying to implement your suggestions at work. It's not been easy; but I will try my best to, at least, tamp down my depressive episodes so that I can give my patients my best possible care. I have tried to use the "be in the present" and not look for future events that may cause me to plummet to the nadir of my depression. Also, I have tried to distract myself with walks on my lunch break as well as trying to enjoy the surrounding nature as a way to relax and cope with as much of my depression as I can. Once again, thank you for your help; it is much appreciated. xandia❤️
@bestVase7265
None of it is easy and I knew you were already doing most of what I was suggesting. Worry less about letting the depression bleeding into how you care for your patients and more about how it is impacting you as a whole. You are giving great care to your patients no matter what. Give the same good care to you. @xandia
At the moment, feeling stressed, tired, and exhausted. Working 6:30am shifts today and tomorrow morning, then, rushing home from work to study and do the assignments that are due by midnight of tomorrow (Friday), is just too much. At work today, I felt that the entire shift, I could not keep my eyes open. I did not sleep through the night, woke up once at 3am, before waking to the alarm at 5:15am. Earlier in the week, I found out I missed some assignments, over the weekend, I didn't realize that there were parts of the chapter that was due midnight of 24th. I thought they were all by midnight of the 29th! Since I'm more of a night owl, I actually feel more awake after dinner. It's now almost 9pm, and I'll need to go bed by 10pm. Next week, working 3 days, starting at 7:30am, and have a midterm on Tuesday. Another busy weekend. I think I will be running on depression-mode (to be energized even with the lack of sleep/rest).
Recurring thought in mind, would be that online friend I've mentioned in different post. He's really making everything sound real. As much as I know he might be making everything up, at the same time, I really wish it's all true. I really feel a connection with him, from the moment we started chatting back in early September. This is probably my desperate-self taking over (desperate to be in a relationship). I wish I can somehow verify his true identity, that way my hopes can be real, and that I won't feel disappointed at the end.
To cope with a depressive episode, I'd like to say, to sleep. But at the moment, it is actually my depression that helps me through all the stresses and work that needs to be done. The lack of sleep, although I feel tired during the daytime, as evening comes around, I'm more energized. Over the next week, I'll be in the depression-mode, where even with the lack of sleep, I'll still get through the day without a nap. This had always been one positive aspect of my depression. Extended period of time, where I only get a few hours of sleep a night, would still result in having enough energy to get through the day and not feel tired. This is probably not normal, but that's how it works out for me~
@kdsyahirah
You are making it a day at a time. That is the best way to do it.
Focus on your friend after all the stress of school work is done. It is fine to have such a friendship as long as you don't give him money. Let the friendship be whatever it is going to be but with no finances involved.@Jaeteuk
He's really pushing it with the finances, and getting impatient as I keep dragging it out. Not wanting to lose this friendship, I'm not sure if it can continue if I keep refusing. I've been trying to verify his identity, but I haven't heard from the real company yet, and not sure how much longer it will take. Of course, all the while, he's making himself sound very real and is started to suspect that I'm dragging it out because I'm trying to verify his identity. The email he gave me, I checked it, and it really exists. But then again, it could also be his own email that he created. As much as I want everything to be real, there are still so many other suspicious areas. *sigh*
@bestVase7265
You can just point blank say that you give no money to anyone that you haven't seen face to face. No need to check anything. Call it a general policy. If he doesn't want to be friends because of that then he has ended the friendship, not you.
You weren't wrong to trust him to begin with because he did offer you good advice. You haven't made any mistakes here. Friendships evolve and change shape.@Jaeteuk
I found a way to check is identity. I'll have an answer in the next day or two. I'll wait until then to make a move~
1. I'm feeling meh. Not happy, not sad, not angry, just meh.
2. Am I ever going to get myself off my butt and get the help I need? Constant force against me from making that phone call for help...when I need it because adhd, depression, anxiety and pcos controlling my life. My dream is to become a mom one day. What if I fail myself?
3. I've been dealing with this my entire life. I just now some months ago and didn't find an outlet..I just slept...I need to get myself out of this hole I'm in. Sometimes I take hot showers...go on walks...find a friend just to hang out. Lol...go walk around Walmart. I suppose
Figure out now who you want to call. Do you have a name and phone number? That is all you need to start. Do each task that seems so overwhelming in baby steps. You can do this. Don't think big picture. @bubblePeach2017
hi to all of you. 1. I started to feel better after couple of days of being like a zombie. I started some new things that are helping me and being occupied. Im trying to love every version of me. 2. There are some things always on my mind. A lot of worry and fears. Fears of life, death, illness, passing out, falling down, fear of people…overthinking about past etc 3. I tend to do yoga and meditation. Do move a little bit
take care
I love the idea of loving every version of yourself. @TamaraSRB
1) How do you feel at the moment? Feel free to tell us more.
Pretty good! Just a little scared about starting a new job and moving.
2) What is something that keeps recurring in your mind at the moment?
That I can't beat this virus I have (not COVID).
3) How do you usually cope with your depressive episode?
Talk to someone! :)
New jobs and moving are always a little scary. Keep reminding yourself that you can do it. Sending peace.@asb1995
thank you 🙏🏼
I’ve been really struggling lately. I can’t stop crying and I feel so alone. I know I’m pushing people away and not taking care of myself, but I just can’t stop. I feel like such a failure because I can’t keep it together
You are not a failure. It is depression talking, not you. Are you able to tell anyone how you are feeling?@bookworm555
1) How do you feel at the moment? Feel free to tell us more.
Extremely depressed with a mix of generalized anxiety as well as lethargy.
2) What is something that keeps recurring in your mind at the moment?
Having to secretly move out of my abusive home at the beginning of December.
3) How do you usually cope with your depressive episode?
Finding things to keep me busy and distracted. Spending time with people I love and care about is helpful as well as partaking in activities I find enjoyable.
I bet that move is really weighing on your mind. Did you want to tell us more here? Sometimes just writing it out can help. @amn330
@kdsyahirah
1. I'm feeling pretty good today. Very much alive. The only thing is I'm a bit stressed out about money and the future, but hey that's what everyone everywhere is stressed about so.
2. Something that keeps recurring in my head is how I'm going to make it alone. I know I can do it, but I'm still wary about it. I'm afraid I'll go off the rails and end up way worse off than I am now.
3. When I'm in my depressive episodes, I try to do nothing to the actual emotion. I just try to accept it and know that it will go away eventually. And if it's still pretty intense, I'll watch a movie or something that will get my mind off it.
Sometimes things are much better than you imagine in your mind. You are sounding pretty strong to me and I think that you will launch into your future just beautifully.@lonelykidclub
