Feeling depressed and don't know how to cope
Hey, Right now, I have a tough time. A month ago, I had to quit my Au Pair year because of some difficulties between me and my host family, which caused my mental health to be not in good condition.
I feel super depressed and trapped in a black hole where I can't find the way out by myself. Lately, I have a lot of flashbacks of the good times. The flashbacks make me feel guilty. I have permanently the feeling that I let them down and that I should have tried harder to fulfill their expectations and their needs. After all, I still feel a lot for them.
Does anybody have some tips on how I can cope with this?
I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles @christined250. I think it's normal to think back on good times when we're in a bad place mentally, at least my brain does that too. Sometimes they make me feel guilty as well, but I just try to tell myself not to dwell on the unknowns and just remember the good things for what they were.
I highly encourage you to try a support group here, whether it's the Sharing Circle or another community support group. Everyone is always so kind, supportive and understanding, it has really helped me during my difficult times.
Truly hope you find the peace you deserve.
Remind yourself that your mental health is important. You are strong, not weak, in prioritizing it. What kinds of things are you doing right now to care for yourself? What might next steps begin to look like?@christined250
