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GrandSam16
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PathStep 75 Compassion hearts189 Forum posts84 Forum upvotes135 Current upvotes135 Age GroupAdult Last activeDecember, 2022 Member sinceNovember 3, 2022
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No Energy!
Depression Support / by GrandSam16
Last post
 November 18th, 2022
...See more I have no energy to search for a job, no energy to study my courses. I no longer know which field I like or is suitable as a career. All my energy is ran out because of depression, and I have a little to go to the therapy sessions and do the assignments I take from those sessions. What upsets me is that I was a hard-worker, full of energy student 5 years ago. I could find motivation to do anything despite obstacles, now I struggle to find motivation for things I was good at in the past. How can a depressed person find energy for work?
I'm not good and I need to talk!
Depression Support / by GrandSam16
Last post
 November 18th, 2022
...See more Hello my community! Yesterday I was happy and played a video game and cooked, but today I woke up feeling sad and depressed. Maybe because I stopped the medicine for a few days! I need to talk to one of you!
You Favorite Video Game!
Hobby Zone / by GrandSam16
Last post
 February 6th, 2023
...See more Hello my community! Let's mention our favorite video games and why we love them. Mine are: Sleeping Dogs -----------------------> Hand-to-hand fighting, Chinese culture, Story FIFA ---------------------------------> Realistic mechanics and atmosphere, Realistic Career Mode Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain -> Realistic mechanics, Story, Challenging stealth, Graphics Grand Theft Auto San Andreas --------> Variety of activities, bicycles
Professional Help!
General Support / by GrandSam16
Last post
 April 15th, 2023
...See more Hello my community! I'd like to discuss something with you. In 2018, depression symptoms started to hit me in form of losing interest in my study which was the most beautiful thing in my life, it started by failing in a course then feeling an intense shame that led to failing in the whole semester the following year, which led to taking the same year once again. And I visited porn sites for the first time which increased my masturbation rate dramatically. I am still in the 4th year, and my classmates are in 5th year which filled me with anger and the desire to take revenge by getting extremely high marks to fulfill my ego which reflects my low self-esteem and fragility to life events. And I did well, then the 5th year(my original batch graduated), depression hit me again in form of not accepting the courses and learning scheme, so I failed the 5th year, seeked treatment for 7 months with a psychiatrist that only gave me medication that almost led to my death and I knew that he got fired from the hospital for the same reason(incorrect medication with harmful results),I quitted his treatment and took the year again and passed and graudated(5th year is the last year). During my last year I involved into addictive love relationships with girls to feel better. I felt very well after graudation, and when I got disappointed at the market depression hit me again, that is when I started to seek therapy and medication, that was May 2022. Since 2018, I read a lot of self-help books, kept a gratitude journal, got help from friends and girls, learnt how to plan my life, worked on stopping masturbation, but nothing really helped, they were all temporary uplifting. Now I am 5 months with therapy sessions and medication, and I feel that I am stable for the first time since 2017, and I feel self-esteem for the first time since birth. Nothing else but therapy sessions and medication would tell me what my OWN problems really are, my unhealthy thought patterns. Books discuss general solutions that are not necessarily good for you, and friends only give you love but they cannot tell you what your problems are, and they might abuse you! Nothing else gave me accurate diagnosis. Even if the therapist sometimes tells me ideas I already know, but their way of talking, listening, and convincing is what makes therapy sessions crucial for me, and medication is crucial for stabilizing my mood especially in tough moments. I found happiness without a girl, without changing my mother, without a job, without validation from anybody, it's from the inside. In my opinion, if you are struggling mentally, seek professional help as soon as you can and don't think it can be solved by prayer, friendships, sports, love, books! Let's discuss this below.
For anybody needs to talk
General Support / by GrandSam16
Last post
 November 8th, 2022
...See more Hello, our community! If anyone needs to chat, I am available and ready to help right now.
How to pass step 11
Newbie Hub / by GrandSam16
Last post
 November 7th, 2022
...See more Hello, Anybody know how to pass step 11? It does not let me pass it, even though I left a reply on the thread "What is a long term listener on 7 Cups? Learn more & how to find one! (Information for members)"
I hope to keep progress
Newbie Hub / by GrandSam16
Last post
 November 5th, 2022
...See more Hello, I have been making progress in my depression treatment lately, and I hope that I keep my progress because I have some doubts that I will relapse again. I can tell everyone who is suffering that there is happiness and a sense of well-being, and it's worth the effort.
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