Feel lost
Hey everyone I just joined yesterday I am dealing with severe depression and I feel lost. Friends don't seem to care and family doesn't understand. I love to write and that, along with walking, are the only thing I seem to enjoy doing, I was a gamer but I don't feel like playing anything. I am just looking to chat with other writers and gamers that are depressed and perhaps we can pull each other out of the hole.
@wjglory I completely understand how you feel. I'm sorry you're going through this. Being depressed and isolated feels like you're on your own island with a constant grey cloud surrounding you.
What do you write about? Fiction or Non-fiction?
@Mezmer I have two books published, both about vampires. I am working on a book based on the last company I worked for.
@wjglory 2 published books is an incredible accomplishment, congratulations! What are the titles? Are these Ann Rice vampires, Blade, Vampires, Underworld vampires, Twilight vampires? Or did you create your own take on them? Vampires are a timeless subject.
@wjglory
I love supernatural movies and books! Vampires are my fav :3
Hey glory, I love to game with you sometimes and hear you out.
@Divineluxx Sounds great I am on PS and XBOX my username for both is the same as on here wjglory
Awesome I am on PC but I definitely have a Xbox username I'll add you when I get back up 😊
@Divineluxx Sounds great I also play Steam as well.
@wjglory Thank you for sharing your story. We all have to struggle sometimes to enjoy some new things. I love that you hava a dog. They are the sweetest beigns.
As a writer you may enjoy chatting as a listener better? I find it really hard somethimes
@gentleLight5432 My dog and my writing are what keep me going. I have spoken to a listener and it helped plus many people on here and very helpful and caring, more so than the people I thought were friends.
@wjglory
Hi I have recovered from severe depression. I hope your recovery arrives soon.
I'm here if you ever need to ask advice.
@cyanPear2629 Thank you Cyan for your response. I seem to be doing better I am keeping myself occupied with walking and writing. May I ask what helped you overcome your depression?
@wjglory
Medication, cognitive behavioral therapy especially reframing my thoughts on paper to be a little more kinder yet realistic. Time spent outside. Walking, yoga, tai chi, talking with famiky or friends. Getting out of house, music, JOURNALING. Recognizing which stinking thinking cognitive distortion I was doing ... there is a list and then challenging it or following the advice of how to change the distorted thought. Your thoughts are like a keyboard to your brain. Tell it some th ing kinder. Read Helmstetters book - What to say when you talk to yourself
@cyanPear2629 im struggling with depression too. would love to know how you overcome that as well
Hello,
I delt with severe depression during all year 2021. Loveliness was awful. Still today, I have kept wounds from this suffering period. That's why I could tell, with modesty, I can understand what you're going through.
Be sure you're not alone. Friends go away, family doesn't understand: alas, it's part of the sickness. It's part of the "game". But it doesn't mean you're all alone. All around the world, severe depressions ravage old and young souls, for reasons no one could really understand, because each of them is unique, since it is part of the person herself. That is, we all suffer : it is part of our human brotherhood.
So, I think there are as much solutions than there are people : an infinity.
Be sure you'll fine yours. It's just a matter of time. Let the time do its work. And when everything will be clear, you will understand so much better how the world is beautiful and the meaning of life !
Don't stop writing. Everything is important. Don't correct. Just write. Fluently, without thinking. Words can light you without knowing how.
As Renaud (a French singer) sang :
Ça vous libère de tous les maux
ça vous libère de tout, les mots.
C'est un don du ciel, une grâce
Qui rend la vie moins dégueulasse
Qui vous assigne une place
Plus près des anges que des angoisses.
Yours, sincerely.
@Nevermore1985
Thank you for your response. Writing is what keeps me going I make it a point to write before I go to bed. Lonliness is the real problem especially when I do finish my book and have nobody to share it with.
You can always share your story with us. @wjglory
@Nevermore1985 I am writing based on my experience at my last job, that kind of lead to my depression I was badly mistreated there and involved in a relationship where I was physically and mentally abused.
@wjglory I feel you. That loneliness is the hardest part for me right now.
@djm1234
Absolutely agree. When you are down and have nobody to go to, that amplifies the depression. I'm just glad I found 7 Cups so I can speak to others that understand.
@wjglory Hey mate, welcome to 7 Cups! We'll be here for you :)
I usually play FPS games on PC like CS2, Valorant, and R6 that are not too good for my sanity. However, I do play a handful of single-player games like RDR2, The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and God of War: Ragnarok.
Hit me your anytime if you want to talk!
@Snor1ax I love Witcher 3 I have that on Ps5 I play on PS5, XBOX, and Steam. My username for all three is wjglory. I also like Sims 4, sports games (mainly football and hockey) and my favorite game is Heavy Rain. Thank you for replying hope you have a great day.
Bro i have the same story. Joined yesterday, depressed, ex hardcore gamer, fake friends with parents that blame my phone and me for everyhing…….
@NebulaJoker Having no support is the worse thing, depression is bad as is but being alone amplifies it. Luckily there are people on there that care and listen. I'm hoping today is a good day for you.
Not a great day today dealt with arthritis and a two faced "friend" I am not trying to let it get to me, I am in the middle of my writing but it's sad when people say one thing to you and criticize someone then turn around and praise them.
@wjglory
Pleased to hear you’ve found 7 Cups as there’s something here for everyone 🌹
@RainbowRosie Thank you Rosie glad I have this place too so I can speak to people that understand depression and not shove it under the rug like my "friends"