Depression Community - How do you actually feel today?
Sad. I live in Oregon and there was a shooting at a community college in roseburg. About three hour from my house. 10 were killed and many injured. I have a daughter who attends a local college and an event like this is so scarey. It can happen anywhere at anytime.pleasevkeep this community in your prayers.
@shortcake - It must've been a shock to you that something so violent can happen in your world. It must've shaken you and it is understandable that you are sad and upset. I hold you in my thoughts and hope some things or people will come into your life to help you adjust.
Sad how awful this world may be. I'll keep you in my prayers. Hope all your friends, family, and you are always safe xx have a great day
I am keeping the whole community in my prayers. Things like this are becoming too common place. I almost hate to watch the news.
I feel carefully optimistic. I feel like I can maybe slowly start to try something new. Just see how it goes and leave it again if it is not for me.
@Chiaroscuro1 Sounds good! I'm proud of you <3
Gonna follow your example xx
Its been only a few days since i brokeup with someone close to my heart because of some reasons and now i feel like i am the one who is suffering all the heart ache and my exams are going on its driving me crazy missing someone and studying but i am trying really hard not to break at this point and to achieve whatever i can with whatever i have. I am strong person i know i am suffering...and i know i have to fight and survive these days so that when they are over i will be even stronger and smarter. I believe that there is some good reason behind everything that happens with us no matter if that is good or bad there is a reason....otherwise whats the point in suffering. Today its time to stay strong and fight.
@affectionateCake2909 You're on a path and you're not supposed to know where that path is taking you. Sometimes the path veers away from the things we want and sometimes we have to have a little faith that it will be worth it in the end. Trust me, I have a good few year to look back on and I've seen the dots being joined behind me. Hang in there.
I feel triggered. I feel close to a breakdown.
I don't really know right now. I went for a counselling session at my ui yesterday and the woman i saw basically said I had too many problems for her to help me with and so gave me contact details for a non-uni counselling service and recommended I see my GP. Embarassed, I guess. Ashamed. I went for help and got turned away :/
@lavenderFarm4174 There's no reason for shame. It seems like she realised the limits of her remit and did the right thing by pointing you to someone who could actually help. Don't take it personally. She cared enough not to fob you off with useless platitudes and try and get you real help. That's a good thing.
It's been a rough two weeks but I feel like I might be coming out of the worst of it. A long term relationship break-up sent me spiralling and I've been feeling numb and paralysed ever since. Now I'm feeling sad, which is actually a step in the right direction. Everything gets turned around in a depression. Sad is a positive sign because it means I'm starting to feel things and the shut-down is easing. I'm no spring chicken and I've learned over the course of my life how to maintain a functional existence in the middle of a depression, but it's still nice to see some daylight peering through.
I feel cautiously hopeful.
Today I feel grateful for the small bright spots in my life like the times that my students make me laugh.
I don't know. Just kinda bleh. I can't seem to focus on anything and just feel empty. I just got back on meds after a week since the place took forever to fill my prescription.
I feel flat, tired, but hopeful.
