Depression Support Weekly Check-in: July 26th- August 1st, 2021
1) Would you like to tell us anything? Like how you are doing and what happened recently in your life.
2) What was your last full meal and have you been drinking enough and having a healthy meals recently?
3) What is your ideal way to relax and take good care of yourself that you could do in the moment?
That's all for our check-in today. Thank you so much for attending this check-in. Let us know if you're new around here. We would love to welcome you. Until next time, friends, take care and stay safe. We care about you.
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@kdsyahirah
1. Spending a lot of time with friends this week and having some good laughs. I actually feel a lot less alone right now.
2. My last full meal was some leftover pork shoulder and spatzle with bacon-mushroom gravy, red cabbage, and German mashed potatoes. It was amazing. I guess I'm drinking enough water... Drinking an ok amount of coffee... Kinda need to cut down on beer again, but it waaas my birthday week.
3. I rediscovered the old school Ghostbusters cartoon, and that is now currently my favorite way to relax. ^_^
Glad to hear that things are going well. I love the idea of mushroom-bacon gravy.@Torean
@kdsyahirah
I am extremely low and feel defeated . Being unemployed for so many years has left me fully bereft of any self confidence and skills . I genuinely believe I have no skill set and even a 10th grader can beat me in intelligence .
I am 28 years old and my career and life are all but over .
You do have a solid skill set but you are scared to try it. You have learned a great deal in the last 28 years. And being 28 doesn't mean that there can't be wonderful things ahead. You aren't on a set time schedule. The key is finding the courage to try something new. You can do this. There are lots of people like me who aren't going to stop believing in you. @calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
Thanks for believing in me . So , if at all I do have a hidden skill set , how do I discover it ? I did try one career counseling test some time back but it didn't really help much...
Plus , you mentioned about me being scared . That is completely true . I am really petrified about my career and future in general . How do I overcome it ? I just can't overcome it with sheer will power . The problem is really really deep . So much so that I can't even take tiniest of baby steps ....
I know it is. We have tried to work through it together a bit before. Remind me of some of the things that you would like to do but don't think that you are good at.@calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
That's a really tough que to answer . The thing is in the past few years of my depression , I have just lost interest from everything in life . Nothing excites me anymore .
It might seem that I making excuses to run away and not do anything in life . But trust me , this is exactly how I am feeling right now ....
Sorry...😞. .
You aren't making excuses at all. It is allowed to be tough and there is no reason to be sorry.
The first thing to do is try to relax when you think about it. Panic or just letting the bad brain take over isn't going to help. Is there something in the back there that says "Maybe I'd like that, but I would never be good at it"? Your bad thoughts are controlling here.
Think really small at the moment. What types of things do you do that make you feel remotely better - taking a bath, eating certain foods, music, walking, playing certain games? Start there.@calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
Okay let me think. If I have to talk about my skill set then it can include : proficiency in English speaking ( which matters since I live in a non - English speaking country ) , good vocabulary and I believe I can explain stuff really well .
If I have to think of professions that I could explore then teaching is one of them. Or may be go for sales / marketing I guess...
What's your take ?
Great job! You are right that you communicate well. I am a U.S. college professor and I had no clue that you were not a native English speaker. There are lots of things that you can do with that skill. Teaching or marketing would be great since you are enthusiastic about the language.
You could also consider techical writing or translating if self-confidence were an issue. My son's girlfriend is working for a company that makes software for hospitals. She writes the updated manuals so people can understand what they are doing. There are lots of jobs like that.
We can try to come up with a plan together for any one of those. @calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
I could probably opt for Sales and Marketing sector . However , I am really introverted , reticent and demure by nature . I wonder if people of my traits could succeed in that field ,where it is really a plus if you are extroverted . But I can give it a shot I guess. Let me think about it.
How are you doing btw ? If memory serves me right , many days / weeks back you had gone for a vacation . I hope it helped you and rejuvanated you . Also , I think you had adopted a pet . I hope you are having a nice time. Do let me know about your well-being.
The marketing thing is worth a shot. You don't know if you don't try. Next step: look up a few possible online marketing courses and give me links. Let us see what we can find for you. Taking a course that doesn't cost much money or is free will give you a feel for how marketing operates.
Our vacation was in June and went well but it does feel ages ago now. School begins again soon and will be really rough with COVID. We did adopt two cats, an adult and a kitten. The kitten has been a bit of a disaster. She broke her paw last Saturday and we have only had her two weeks. The emergency vet told us to have her be really gentle - no jumping down from anything so I have been following her around like a toddler since then. Today the regular vet told us she shouldn't have been walking at all. So now I feel horribly guilty and don't know how I am going to keep a kitten in a crate for the next two weeks. The vet was someone I hadn't met before and she pretty much yelled at me. I ended up breaking down in tears and telling her to stop yelling at me. So I really embarassed myself. Oh well.@calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
Okay thanks a lot ! I shall look into it.
Regarding the vet yelling at you , it was really mean of her. May be you can leave a negative review about the vet ' s hospital on Google , if you want to . I hate people yelling at me and it can deeply affect me too .
I think you will do a really good job in taking care of the kitten . You are a really caring person . Besides , I think taking care of the pet will keep you busy and occupied , which is so essential to keep depressive thoughts at bay . I hope your new pet recovers quickly.
Have u named your new pets ? If yes , do share their names ( if you want to ) .
The vet situation calmed itself another way a bit. My friend was the one who made the recommendation. It turns out the vet that I got is one who is only contracted in the office once a week. They aren't renewing her contract. So the real vet called me and apologized. I will try again next week. The kitten's name is Columbia and the adult cat is Leslee. It is all keeping me over busy at the moment. I usually don't get down time anyway so for me the depression hits in trying to work through stress.
I am glad that you are going to look into some online courses. Please let me know how things are going.@calmsoulmeet
@bestVase7265
I hope Columbia recovers soon !!! . You also take care in the mean time . :)
Hey there! 1) My life isn't that bad these days, after almost a year I've finally met my lovely friend, and we're planning a trip together, fingers crossed! Also, I've managed just recently to tell all "my people" about my mental issues, so with my friends and family, I don't need to pretend i am ok anymore... 2) My last full meal was some grilled veggies, sourcream dip, baked stuffed potatoes. I am not drinking enough, I should work on that... 3) Taking some me-time and reading a book for once... Or sleeping.
Glad to hear that things are going well. @versatilePear4061
1) this week has been bad the smallest of things have just been exploding into panic and rage attacks, my brain has been going on the super offensive which just makes life hard to live. I ended up locking myself in the washroom at work balling my eyes out for several minutes this week. On the plus side I am getting ready to spend a few days with my girlfriend and I'm sure that will be a good time. 2)my last full meal...well I have been picking at different things over the past few days but not really sat and eaten a full meal since pork chops on Wednesday. As for water I know I don't drink nearly enough it's something I'm working on. 3)I've started reading again for the first time in quite a while. I use books as a way of escapism and it helps me cope with what's happening in life. I also crochet actively. The creativity is good for keeping my brain going strong, and the repetitive repetitiveness makes it almost like meditation just calming ya know?
The books and crochet sound awesome. It is okay if you aren't perfect with the anger. Each time we learn to manage differently.@intelligentPlum2605
2) What was your last full meal and have you been drinking enough and having a healthy meals recently? This morning I had a healthy breakfast. I usually eat pretty well.
3) What is your ideal way to relax and take good care of yourself that you could do in the moment? The only thing I can think of is playing one of my guitars.
Playing guitars is excellent. Keep it up!
@Offmytrack
1. I'm currently trying to finish a Certificate in the next 3 weeks. Going to finish the last unit (long weekend for us now), then hopefully have enough time to complete the final assignment. After I complete this Certificate, I'll start working on my Cover Letter to apply for jobs (going to teach English overseas). I have a place to apply in mind already. It's very farfetched, but it's still worth a try (even if they aren't hiring). Depending on how the application goes and if I'd even hear back from then, I'll decide whether or not to continue my studies this Fall. I'll just need to pay for my tuition by August 20th.
2. My last full meal was breakfast. I made something yummy and different than usual. I've been trying to prepare healthy dishes, but I usually eat a brunch before work (my shift starts at noon), then, bring dinner. I feel my ingredients are healthy, but because I skip a meal, it might not look healthy to others. The other reason why I skip lunch, is I just don't feel hungry after my breakfast.
3. Ideal way to relax right now, is continuing with listening to my music as I study. I'm thinking of taking a relaxing bath later on in the day too. I'll have to see how far in studying I get though, might have to soak in that bath tomorrow instead~
You are almost done! That is so exciting! Once COVID dies down a bit, I bet you will find a job that is perfect for you. You have worked so hard. You should be quite proud of yourself. @Jaeteuk
Yes! I'll start working on the final assignment tomorrow. I've started to do some research on the place I want to apply to and get some idea how to write a good cover letter. I'm hoping I can apply before my tuition deadline. But I think I should still pay for it, probably won't be able to travel until next year anyways, right?~
@bestVase7265
Probably not, but it will give you time to hone the cover letter and really research where you want to be. It is a good thing to really have a plan.@Jaeteuk
I’m a mess. I’m miserable and can barely feed myself. I haven’t left my bed for days and haven’t showered or done any care. I don’t know how to go on.
Make it a goal to do one of those well tomorrow. Sending lots of strength. @Server8462
I'm a little late but here goes:
1) Would you like to tell us anything? Like how you are doing and what happened recently in your life.
I've been having fun recently and getting to know myself a little better by taking some time off of school and focusing on my well being.
2) What was your last full meal and have you been drinking enough and having a healthy meals recently?
My last full meal was dinner and my thirst has been quenched!!! It's hard sometimes to eat healthy but I try.
3) What is your ideal way to relax and take good care of yourself that you could do in the moment?
Ideal way to relax is watching Netflix while eating some GOOD FOOD!!!!
@queenbeenn Aww I'm super glad to glad to hear that you've been getting better and know yourself better. Focusing on our well being is truly an achievement I'm really proud of you. It's ok I know you've been trying hard to eat healthyly and I'm here to support you through it. Adn of course, netflix and good food is really ideal for everyone including me ^^ Thanks for sharing with us :)
@kdsyahirah
1) Still trying to figure out how I can cope with my studies, taking a lot of small steps like consistently cheering myself on when I feel dispirited from time to time.
2) I have started cooking my own meals, the last time I ate a healthy meal i'd prepared was on 30th July. And I'm reminded to fill up my bottle to stay hydrated oops - haven't been drinking enough water the past few days.
3) Take a shower (Yes, i struggle heavily with this during my bad days/weeks), short walks, mindfully making coffee, reading a book (if i have the mental capacity), and lastly, clock in a work-out.
@yellowIdea7518 Aww I am so glad that yoo've been taking efforts to take small steps and cheering yourself. You got this. I can understand how hard and how forgetful it is to stay hydrated all the time. Make sure to fill up your water bottle from time to time. I can understand the struggles to take a shower and taking good care of ourselves. You're not alone. We're here for you and keep cheering and supporting on you. Thanks for sharing :)
It sounds like you are doing great work.@yellowIdea7518
@kdsyahirah
1) I'm feeling awful. I don't even have the energy to pretend to be fine anymore. I feel like rock bottom is right at my door and I'm sliding down the rabbit whole of loneliness and despair. Nothing helps, and when it does it only lasts a couple minutes. I'm worried about my friend, as he too is suicidal. I'm terrified of not making it long...
2) Meals aren't easy. I eat normally but I hate myself for it. Sure I have my 2 or 3 meals a day, but because of past ED issues, it's hard to not try and restrict or feel bad.
3) Honestly I don't know anymore. I am lost. The only way that made me feel good was smoking weed, and I'm running out of that. Music kind of helps, but it turns boring really fast. It's like I'm searching for more, but can't find it.
@filosofem It sounds like you've been going through a hard time here. we're here for you buddy. Do you want to talk more about it here? We would love to support you and hear you out :)
Yeah I do try and talk it out. I'm not sure if it helps, but at least I'm trying something. I really appreciate the support so thank you so much :)
Have you tried getting outside at all. Sometimes trying new activities helps you develop a routine which makes things easier. @filosofem
Yes. I've also travelled a lot these days, and you could say I keep myself busy often when I don't. I try to keep hobbies up like listening to music, drawing, playing guitar, ruding my bike, seeing family (currently on vacation so I don't have to worry about studies). But it always seems to catch me back and I fall back in a depressive state...
The depressive state is chemicals that can hit whenever they feel like it. Trying activities that have helped in the past or a few new ones on a really regular basis can help to smooth the edges of those rougher moments. If one thing isn't working, try another. @filosofem