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Weekly Prompt #38: Imagine a perfect day where you feel neither lonely nor depressed. Describe what that day would look like.

ASilentObserver June 12th

Hello all, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week.

A couple of weeks ago we discussed: What challenges are you facing that you need help with? Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts and questions for discussion. They were thought-provoking questions and thoughts. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you


This week's prompt: Imagine a perfect day where you feel neither lonely nor depressed. Describe what that day would look like.


I know for many visualizing it can be difficult and may not feel any point, but I would encourage you to give it a try. It does not have to be all perfect, just imagine and share what you can. 

Let's get started and share your thoughts with us. I look forward to hearing all your thoughts and ideas. 

 

Note: I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to depression every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion. 



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DinaElwy June 28th

Today was my favourite singer's concert, but I was unable to go because no one cared about my wishes and did not want to go with me, and they considered what I was asking to be trivial. Because I had never been to the concert venue before and did not know how to get there, I did not go.

For this reason, I will imagine that the circumstances are so perfect that I go to the party. Well, the party is at 7pm so to arrive on time I will leave my house at 4pm. It's hot and very humid today but that's okay, I'll listen to some songs on the way because I haven't listened to all the songs from the last album yet. Well, I've arrived, but I need to go to the ladies' room to arrange my outfit after travelling. The party starts in half an hour. The place I chose is far from the stage, but it's okay, it will start now. How wonderful that is. Do those sitting in the front row feel that he is singing to each one of them alone? It looks like he's going to end the party, will I be able to reach him to take a selfie with him? It looks cute even though I was about to fall but it's okay I have to go home now.

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affableJet9878 July 1st

@DinaElwy ur loved

ASilentObserver OP July 19th

@DinaElwy I am glad you found some joy in imagining a perfect day. What made the concert special to you?


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DinaElwy July 24th

@ASilentObserver because the songs could give me the consolation and comfort I need, and when somebody tell me that face to face that could be awesome. 

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affableJet9878 July 1st

@ASilentObserver

Oh to have a day with my boyfriend, where i just got to see his beautiful face and shiny eyes, to hear his laugh and smile. We would have an icecream date, just like he promised me. Thinking about the old days and the passing memories we had together. I would play with his hair while he is falling asleep on my arm. But this stupid distance that i always hated, it ruined everything.  I doubt seeing my lovely boy ever again, but my heart will beat for him forever.

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ASilentObserver OP July 19th

@affableJet9878 It feels like connecting with your boyfriend and feeling close to him brings you happiness. What kinds of things do you miss most about being together?


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@ASilentObserver 

When I imagine true peace, I imagine laughter and smiles, sunshine and good weather, good company and conversations. Most of my happiest moments is when all my loved ones are around me, and my loved ones being happy as well to be there. 

I just came to this community today. I was looking for a therapist as recently in the last year I moved across the country to start my career goals, pursuing a masters, and getting a job. With these accomplishments I am proud, but finding that I am more and more anxious, stressed, and depressed that i have not experienced such heightened emotions in a while. I am a person who typically is optimistic and persistent, but now I am finding that I am lacking trust in myself, causing me to overthink even my own value and worth. I have based a lot of my value and worth on the acts of services and reciprocation of it with the people around me. Since moving here, I have found myself burnt out, emotionally and mentally due to constant criticisms of the lack of what I provide. Intention-wise, I do not wish to be burdensome, but rather I know I can do what needs to be done in all aspects, career, academic, and relationship goals to be happy, and consistent and to promote growth all around. I fear though, that my actions and intent being misperceived is something that I can not control, so what can I do besides explain myself to the best of my ability, even when there a frog in my throat, and a tightness in my chest, I try and want to try, but what is it exactly that I am not seeing. I wonder. 

I used to write a lot, and I am realizing how important it is to truly write my thoughts down. It instills validity and trust in knowing myself, my reactions, and my emotions entirely. 

i believe wholeheartedly this peace is achievable. By the grace of god! 

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ASilentObserver OP July 19th

@conscientiousSail9553 It feels like you long for a sense of connection and happiness. Feeling valued and understood by others is important to you. What kinds of things did you enjoy doing when you had a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your writing?

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Buzzingbeezon July 14th

@ASilentObserver

I’m trying to imagine it. Not easy. I’m starting to wonder if there’s anything left of me without depression/anxiety/self-sabotage/guilt. But as I stated this, my mind, which likes to contradict my conclusions the moment I come up with them, shows me the pictures of me laughing, dancing, singing. So yeah, there are a moments like that. Yet most of them feel like decompenstation, when I am so worn out, something snaps, and I say one big f-word to the world, I don't care anymore. 

I don't know if I still believe that it can be different. It can only be less painful at moments. 



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ASilentObserver OP July 19th

@Buzzingbeezon i understand that your mind may pull you in different directions, especially when dealing with these challenges. What would you enjoy doing on this perfect day?


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Whelve1 July 17th

@ASilentObserver I'd imagine my day would be the same, without having to worry and spend my morning researching :)

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ASilentObserver OP July 19th

@Whelve1 That is wonderful. What would you do on this perfect day?


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Whelve1 July 22nd

@ASilentObserver Assuming it would go like my normal everyday, I would watch a movie or my favorite series, read a book, eat good food and follow my diet :D

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Slimey1234 July 22nd

Well, for me I think itd be just hanging out with my cats, with something outside going on like a nice thunderstorm. Probably playing video games as well, I think that would be really nice

akunknown July 22nd

@ASilentObserver

Imagine a perfect day where you feel neither lonely nor depressed. Describe what that day would look like.

I’m not lonely or depressed any day, any night bc I have the best company 24/7 - me! As long as I’m with me, whether anyone who’s company I like or don’t mind being around me or not, it’s as perfect a day as I can have :)

PS: Considering this began June 11, looks like I’m a little late but you know what they always say “better late than never” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 but it doesn’t apply to work or school or a date 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Great question! Thanks for asking! ❤️

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ASilentObserver OP July 26th

@akunknown That is great that you find self-companionship fulfilling. What kinds of activities would you enjoy on this perfect day?


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This could be any day. A day at home. I day at work. On days I am not depressed I try to get things done that I can't do when I'm depressed. This tends to give me anxiety, though because I know I have a finite amount of time.

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ASilentObserver OP July 26th

@reallyoverallofit It sounds like you experience depression and anxiety on different days, which can feel overwhelming. What kinds of things do you worry about when you're feeling anxious?


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@ASilentObserver Yea, I haven't ever thought about it but it is a cycle. Depression to anxiety to depression. I do get them together, as well but usually one is more overwhelming more than the other. I have CPTSD. Everything worries me. Leaving my home everyday to go to work, I have to knock on wood to release my fears. I worry about drastic changes in my life that would destabilize my current relative happiness and stability. Car wrecks, home disasters, life disasters, sudden bad health news, everything. It sucks. This is the general day to day anxiety. Then the overall stuff is fear I'll never be as successful as I dream. Fear of having my autoimmune issues neglected in a nursing home because I couldn't afford a reasonably good end of life. Fear of living on the street because I didn't have enough money for rent. Like... the list is kind of long and insane. 

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ASilentObserver OP July 30th

@reallyoverallofit It seems like you have been dealing with a lot of worries related to your daily life and long-term goals. That can feel overwhelming. Which ones feel most pressing right now?


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@ASilentObserver I feel like a prisoner in my own life currently and this really makes me sad pretty much the majority of my waking hours.

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im looking forward to a day I can finish all my tasks and spare some time for myself reading books or just relaxing

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ASilentObserver OP July 30th

@considerateCamp6780 That sounds lovely. What kinds of things do you enjoy doing when you relax?


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littlestar1298 July 31st

@AslientObserver I think I’ll feel free. Like at peace in a way. There would be no bad thoughts in my head and would just focus on the present… well the good things actually. I don’t know how to explain it but I’ll feel at peace.

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ASilentObserver OP August 12th

@littlestar1298 Feeling at peace sounds wonderful. What kinds of good things do you think you'd focus on?

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