Depression Community - How do you actually feel today?
I'm actually really happy right now, but probably because I just got laughing gas from the dentist. But other than that things are doing sort of okay. Some anger here and there but faking happiness helps a lot, surprisingly!
Hi @unicornwithafirehorn
It's ironic how that works, isn't it? I use that for my social anxiety as well.. faking it until I make it works well.. however depression is something that really feeds on yourself.. perhaps that's the answer
Well, imagine a brain that's been modified to feel nothing but as pain as it physically could. Congratulations, that's nothing compared to what I'm going through because it can't be put into words.
Wow @JamieGardevoir
It really sounds as though you are going through some incredibly difficult things at the moment. I really encourage you to reach out through 1-to-1 listener chats, group support, and the forums. We're here for you!
I'm actually feeling pretty okay today. I'm not just merely existing. Actually making progress. Not beating myself up so much.
That's great @easyNorth7649. Keep it going! :)
I don't feel great. I had an amazing day at work because I was working with someone who I never get to see. Rather than finishing the day feeling happy about seeing him, I feel sad because I know that I won't get another day this hood for months. I wish I could have coasted on the positive for just a little longer, rather than feeling abandoned and alone.
I can totally understand where you're coming from, @scarecrow87, because I get those depressed feelings after something really positive as well. It's like being on a real high and then when you come down from that you don't feel at a normal level but at a real low.
I guess what I would say to you however is to not be sad about the fact that you may not see them for a while but think happily about the time that you do spend with them. It's a slight change of frame of reference but it may help?
I just want help. I'm so tired. I just want someone to help me. Where do I go? Who do I speak to? Everything is so complicated and vague and I don't know who to turn to, I don't know where to find a doctor or psychiatrist and I'm scared about the fact that I'm getting so much worse.
I'm in a very similar boat...not sure how to verbalize my feelings/what goes on in my mind, and I don't know how to find the right help. It's so frustrating, especially since the mere thought of meeting & talking to a new person is anxiety producing (the idea of finding a therapist stresses me out too much to even reallytry).
Same advice to @ purpledragon87. ... Plz hv a chat with ' imran sheikh' . good luck!
Hey @ undrstandingpeach5244, plz hv a chat with the listenr 'imran sheikh' n ask for a session. He wil help u definitely n u wil b alright..no need to get help from any psychiatrist..blv me! He wil b available after 2 weeks from now onwards.
I'm very tired. It's a very very low day. I can't see a point to anything.
I just desperately want to connect with someone. I feel empty and alone. Tonight has been a bad night for me.
I feel stuck, alone, depressed and annoyed. I just wish I could sleep. I am so lonely. My husband is too busy being depressed about being unemployed to see that I am checking out. I find that I am snapping and unable to manage my emotions very well, but I also feel like people at work have tried to pick on me when they were they were all guilty of living in the same glass house.
My cheeks hurt from faking a smile all day today. My mind hurts from all the side comments and insults made about me. My arms are still dripping blood, and ive had at least two anxiety attacks today. Truthfully? Im currently feeling like i shouldnt even be able to move form how destroyed i feel today.
Hapy, light.. Contented:)