Milestones or Steps Completed! Share and Celebrate Here :)

I've learned that even online, it's still really difficult for me to talk to people...

Positive thoughts are helping with my depression.

I've learned that it's good to get your feelings out.

I've learned I am always the oldest one in the chat rooms.

I really just enjoy being here and venting my feelings and getting a response. I don't feel alone when I'm here and it makes a big difference for me

I have learned that people being mean to me or needy towards me is on them. It's not about me. In particular, the neediness of my mom, who constantly needs reassured that I'm okay, who pushes her way into areas of my life that she has no business knowing anything about, who abused me at random different points growing up. It is not my job to make sure she doesn't think that my mental disorders have anything to do with her screwing up raising me. My health, especially my mental health, will NEVER be discussed with her again. At first I felt guilty for shutting her out for the time being, but with the help of my psychologist, I realized that I don't have to feel guilty because I am not obligated to take care of her. I need to take care of me right now, and to get myself stabilized. Anything that interferes with that needs to not be in my life right now.

this is a really helpful site

I've learned that this site is the best way to connect with people who are going through the same thing as you. You're never dealing with it by yourself, considering how many people are in this world. A lot of people have already experienced it, which should already tell you, that you're going to be okay! I'm going to start using this site daily, and when I feel alone, and when I feel angry or upset, or even happy!

I learned that just talking about your problems can make them so much smaller.

It's nice to be here with all of you. Thanks for listening.