Depression Support Weekly Check in: July 12nd-18th, 2021
Welcome back to our check-in threads everyone and for the newcomers you're more than welcome to join in :)
Here are the questions all of you have been waiting for!
1) How's your life going recently?
2) What is one that brings you positivity recently?
3) What are two things do you consider yourself to be very bad at?
That's all for check in for this week. I'm really looking forward to read all your reply so feel free to answer the questions above ^^ I wish your days ahead will be wonderful and great. Remember that we're here for you and care about you so much that we won't let go. Until next time, stay safe and take care!
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@kdsyahirah
1. Hmm, my life is absurd. I feel like I'm finally able to get back to my usual sense of humor though.
2. I'm definitely enjoying video games and reading lately. Keeping up with my workouts again is helping me feel better too.
3. Stuff I'm not so good at? Hmm... Crafts. Never trust me with scissors, and never EVER trust me with glue. Also, I wish I could get good at pool or bowling. My performance seems completely random. It averages anywhere from "pretty bad" to "concerningly bad" but can occasionally go all the way up to "intimidating".
I am exactly the same way with pool and bowling. Just when I think I might be less than embarassing it all falls apart. I think it is because both of them are a bit random.@Torean
@Torean Hi hi :)
ahh absurd is one way to describe life. I think it's a great a chivement for getting back our sense of humor and I'm sure you had tried so hard to become better. Video games, reading and workouts really helpful when we're having at tough times as well. Crafts is also something I'm not really good at but sometimes for me it's just fun to do. Same buddy, I wish i could do great in bowling as well. I wish good things will come in your way sooner *sending loves*
Thanks for sharing :)
Hi! 1) Well, ups and downs. I was very motivated from the start of the week, then relapsed badly. Now I'm trying to handle it. Not very successfully... 2) Rn it's the idea that I was better once so I can get back there. And my new ability to cry my eyes out, I was numb for years, so this is actually a good thing, however it may sounds very odd. 3) Just two? Ok, I have no selfesteem and I am not able to skiing.
Think about the beginning of the week again. It means you saw some success. You will find it again on the other side of this rough patch. Crying is good. It means that the emotions don't stay inside you and you aren't dissociating as much. But progress can be painful. You are stronger than you think and are moving forward. @versatilePear4061
The thing is that thinking about times I was better makes me feel more sad, because I was once better and now I am not. But I try to not be so hard on myself. Thank you💚
Coming out on the other side means realizing that you can't be the person that you were, but that you actually can be stronger, better, and more accepting. You CAN do this. @versatilePear4061
@versatilePear4061 Hi!
*nods* it must have been hectic for you to relapse on motivation. I wish you found your motivations and get back up again. The ability to cry is one of something that should not be underestimated. The sensitivity is truly a gift and not everyone is capable of doing it. Maybe you could start with positive affirmations to elevate self esteem. You're not alone in here> i'm sur ethere are people struggling with it as well
Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you💚 I'm fighting my way through, it's a little better today than it was, so I just need myself to keep going... not easy thing to do. Yeah, the last thing I think about myself is that I am somehow special, so I know many people have very similar issues..
2) What is one that brings you positivity recently? My partner, who loves me but will not marry me.
3) What are two things do you consider yourself to be very bad at? Remembering things, and going for walks along the trail near my house.
I am sorry that things are rougher at the moment. Do you want to tell us more about what is going on?@Offmytrack
@Offmytrack Hello <3
I am sorry that things are not really looking up for you. here's a hug and love if you need it *sending hugs and loves if accepted* Aww, people who loved always bring us positivity. I hope they will ask your hands in marriage.Ahh yes remembering things ia not something I'm good at either.
Thanks for sharing :) (feel free to tell us more about it. i'm sure you could use a listening ear)
@Offmytrack
My partner agreed to marry me in March of last year. Soon after that, she decided she didn't want to marry me but she still loves me.
My memory is getting worse every day. I decided to write "morning pages" every day (I am supposed to write three pages) but I write so slowly that by the time I finish it is too hot to go for a walk.
I am sorry about the wedding and memory issues. I am sure that they slow you down quite a bit. Have you thought about going walking and then writing as soon as you get back? I know that I walk in the evening now because it is just too hot otherwise. @Offmytrack
@bestVase7265
Thanks, BestVase. I am worried more about the lack of a wedding than anything else. My walking is in the morning and takes up a lot of time. I write a little bit almost every day. Mostly just nonsense, games I am playing in my head.
What does the wedding mean to you that you don't have now? @Offmytrack
@bestVase7265
My father died when he was 56, my mother never remarried. My father-in-law died when he was 56, my mother-in-law never remarried. My wife died when she was 56, I haven't remarried. I would like to break this by being married.
That makes sense. I can imagine that it probably feels a bit incomplete to die unmarried, but I think it is even more important that you are surrounded by people who care about you. That you do have. I am sure that this dosen't necessarily make things better, but it is something to think about.@Offmytrack
Welcome back, @kdsyahirah
Life had been busy and exhausting at work. Summer time, 5 colleagues taking turns with their vacations, resulting in 8-weeks-straight of work for me. I had been very tired the past week, and trouble sleeping is not helping with my energy at work.
I recently heard some bad news. About the owner of a Vietnamese restaurant that I've had known since my middle school years (that's like, nearly 20 years), is in Stage 4 cancer. It has spread throughout her body that the doctors have no idea where it started. She's currently on Chemo and Radiation cycles, but things aren't looking good. My family has known her for many years, and it wasn't until recently (last 3 years), that my parents go to know her younger brother (who's friends with a church group my parents met at church). The brother is also a survivor of lumbar cancer too, and is still on the road to recovery. So, maybe it runs in her family?
I do have an Aunt though, at an early age, was diagnosed with Cancer, that was quickly spreading throughout her body. I heard that she even had brain surgery done a couple of times, as the cancer had gotten to her brain. She was told she only had 3 months left. Now, it's been many decades and she's still here. I tried to ask my mum about the status of her cancer, but back then, she hadn't really said anything about it. So, no one ever asked her what happened. If she's still living with the cancer in her, or she's somehow miraculously cured?
So, keeping this Vietnamese owner in our prayers, hope she can pull through this, like my Aunt~
So sorry to hear about your good friend. Hopefully she will find her way to healing. I can imagine how busy you must be with everyone finally trying to get a little time off. Make sure that you find time to rest yourself. @Jaeteuk
Weekends are all I have. It would've been better if my sleep is better though. Like last night, I went to bed around midnight, and I woke up around 5am.. By the afternoon, around 4pm, I was getting sleepy. 7pm now, and I my eyes are already tired and feel like sleeping.
At least I finished and had submitted my assignment. Just need to wait for feedback (I get a total of 4 attempts to get a good enough grade, before I can move on in the units). I'm just hoping my sleep will improve in the coming weeks~
@bestVase7265
It will. Remember every bit of rest that you get counts.@Jaeteuk
1) life has definitely been a rollercoaster recently 2) my boyfriend 3) there's a lot of things, I'd say being active and not knowing when to stop
What kinds of things are you active with?@MessedUpTeen6934
1) It’s horrible, I don’t know why I’m still here, suffering and feeling pain, I’m always alone, it’s not my fault. 2) Why would I want anything positive being alive, I hate my life. 3) I’m bad at this life
I can completely understand your pain. I have definitely been there. But I want to point out two contradictory things that you said "It is not my fault" and "I am bad at this life." They can't both be true. It isn't your fault is the correct one. You aren't bad at this life, but you have had bad things happen. @AnxiousDaniel2
Yeah. Just screwed up today. I was about to start a better life but now it’s too late.
It is never too late. One day doesn't change everything. What can you do to adjust to the new situation?@AnxiousDaniel2
1) How's your life going recently?
Not amazing. I'm tired and stressed out. I'm hoping that my local food bank is going to be open this Tuesday since I've been living off of pancakes.
I'm going to be speaking with my job developer tomorrow and I don't really have much to tell him that's positive.
2) What is one that brings you positivity recently?
I had a nice phone call with my friend yesterday.
3) What are two things do you consider yourself to be very bad at?
First, consistently being positive and nice to myself. Second, keeping up with goals recently.
Have you been able to get food yet? I certainly hope so. I hope that the job developer thing went better than you had anticipated.@integrityblues
@bestVase7265
My local food bank will be closed until the beginning of August. My friend sent me some staples so I can last till the beginning of the month.
It is good that you were able to get some staples. How are you doing otherwise?@integrityblues
@bestVase7265
Not amazing. I'm tired, and I'm still trying to positively support my mother as she deals with COPD
Keep reminding yourself of how much good you are doing in supporting your mom. I can imagine that you are exhausted but knowing that you are doing something necessary and valuable helps (even if she doesn't always respond to it the way that you would like). @integrityblues
@bestVase7265
Thank you
I hope that your week is going ok@integrityblues
@bestVase7265
Sorry, I haven't been checking 7cups lately. Things have't been great. My local food bank is going to be closed even longer than expected, so now maybe it will open again on the 16th.
Ugh. Do you have any other way to get food? I want to tell you how much I admire how you handle things. You do a much better job than I would in your situation.@integrityblues
@bestVase7265
If the food bank doesn't open on Tuesday I'll have to ask a friend or my sister to please send me something to see me through the rest of the month, or at least till I get my next SSDI check.
I try very hard, but I'm not always successful. Either way, you've been extremely kind.
Sending peace and strength.@integrityblues
@kdsyahirah
So , lately there is one good thing that has happened to me. There has been a drastic decrease in the intrusive thoughts my mind used to produce . I wonder what caused this , since there hasn't been any changes to the meds I used to intake .. Anyways , I am slightly relieved that this has happened.....
You should be very relieved. That is excellent. That is how it begins - the occasional good day that you can recognize as such. It can build from there. It is all the hard work that you have been doing. You should be proud of yourself. @calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
thank you.....
How are u doing ?
Ok. We just got an adult cat and a kitten so it is fun playing with them, if a bit exhausting. Hopefully we will be able to get them together soon in the same room. @calmsoulmeet
Im quite anxious and feeling depressed.. I again relapsed and accidently sent a msg to someone who i don't know why i think about... Its like a feeling of shame and regret ..
Maybe you were meant to get in contact with them. Depression and anxiety are things that come in waves. Don't beat yourself up too much when they hit. It isn't your fault. @Kumarirekhaa
@bestVase7265
thank you for the kind words.
Im still struggling with my hurt as the person spoke to me in a very disrespectful manner over phone call..
im healing day by day🙂
You are allowed to give yourself time to recover. Sometimes it is a little day by day.@Kumarirekhaa
Suicidal
Sending strength and peace. I know that you are in pain, but know that every time I see a post from you that I feel joy that you are still with us. @Server8462
I just don’t now how much longer I’ll be here. I feel like I’m walking. A fine line.
I know, but you are walking. Speaking of which (and I know how stupid this sounds) are you able to get out and walk at all? I am finding that daily walks are really helping me at the moment. I have no real idea why. Sometimes physical things that you do can reset your brain for a few minutes. Even a few minutes with less pain is worth it. @Server8462
No. Walking doesn’t assist my depression. I was almost hospitalized again last week and every day I feel like my brain is breaking.
Walking doesn't assist you right away. It is something that you have to do every day even if you mind is telling you to veer off into the woods so that no one will find you again. I know the dangerous thoughts that can accompany those walks at times. But if you are able try to do it every day for the next month. 15-20 minutes a day when it is cool enough that you won't pass out. You will be doing something to fight back against your brain. Any fighting at this point for you is worth attempting. I am willing to come on here every night to cheer you on. @Server8462
Still cheering you @Server8462
Thinking of you.@Server8462
