i'm suffering again
i'm 17 (turning 18 soon) and i've been dealing with depression most of my adolescence. this easter morning i was taken by my mother to the ER because i had an intense nervous breakdown. the nurse was really helpful and she had a little purple batman torch, she told me that i was so brave for coming in since that's the most important part. thing is, outside of clinics and hospitals i don't feel as much support..
i'm also really battling with sleep and i feel like i've broken.. i feel so terribly anxious and sad and i don't know how to help myself..so i've just been doing art. i think i need to go back to clinic but i'm scared..i hate depression and how it affects me and i just want to be healthy. i don't know what to do, life suddenly feels so complicated and i have little to no energy for anthing..i was doing so good
@babeyjaney113 I am sorry to hear about your struggles with depression and recent breakdown. I understand feeling unsupported outside of clinics can be challenging. Art can be a helpful expression to cope up. I am glad you here to seek support and know you are not alone in this.
I am so sorry you are feeling this way! I’m going through similar and understand most if not all your feeling. I will keep you in my prayers.
@babeyjaney113
it is an absolutely huge step to go in to the hospital fi ask for help. It’s also a really big step to reach out for support here on 7 cups.
depression and anxiety are difficult to cope with. Art is a fantastic coping skill. What other ways have you found to be helpful in coping with your depression and anxiety?
@Kristynsmama thank you so much! honestly i usually just watch House MD (a comfort show of mine), draw and meditate. i'm feeling loads better now since i started on some new medication. i'm just struggling to evaluate my priorities: options being discovering my authentic self and focusing on senior year. i'm so scared i won't have time for all i want to do.
but thank you again
