Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Bassytian]

I suppose it’s grief, but I’m finding myself not wanting to do anything. Chores, cooking, writing, nothing. It’s like I’m not even functioning at a bare minimum level. I can’t make myself write anything, that especially bothers me.

 

[Helpme01]

I suppose it’s grief, but I’m finding myself not wanting to do anything. Chores, cooking, writing, nothing. It’s like I’m not even functioning at a bare minimum level. I can’t make myself write anything, that especially bothers me.

I totally relate to that one thing I did that help was give myself 1 really attainable goal mile maybe clean out the junk cabinet aftart a week or so bump it up at and give myself grace when I couldn’t.

 

[Wonderer67]

Someone will. Not to make this about me, but my brother died this morning. He felt that no one would miss him, boy was he wrong. He was a very troubled man, we tried and tried to help him but he wouldn’t let us.

To anyone reading this, please get help if you need it, please.

I am very sorry to hear this sad news.

May he rest in peace.

 

[Wonderer67]

I’d been away for a few weeks and just caught up.

Hang in there all. Keep on fighting the good fight. Try to find the things that work for you.

For me, it’s nature. Sharing some. Hopefully these daffodils will bring you some respite from any pain or angst you may be feeling.

Daffodils

https://imgur.com/a/yxjKLBz

https://imgur.com/a/M5Qdw18

And forsythia is starting to pop.

https://imgur.com/a/V2yoY0K

 

[Wonderer67]

Hellebore

https://imgur.com/a/7V6cL4L

https://imgur.com/a/fdpwt0G

 

[Wetkitty09]

Hello. I’ve been trying to stay busy but not too busy. Spring has gotten me out of my head enough that I’ve started to clean up around the house and yard.
Plans for making a garden are moving forward. I’m hoping that seeing things grow will help with the hopelessness.
Find what relieves the depression/anxiety and follow it.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Bassytian]

It’s been a very rough week and a half, but the initial sting is gone, now we need to recover. Things will never be the same, but that just makes the bonds we have with each other all the more important.

He wouldn’t want us to stay overwhelmed with grief over him, but it’s not going to be so easy for Mom or my Stepdad. It’s time for me to be strong for them and myself, I have reached a point where I can be now.

Rest in peace, my brother, we’ll get through this but we’ll never forget you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

My depression has eased a bit. The longer, sunnier days get the credit for that. Mostly. It’s not easy for me to include myself in the community but I’ve made the minimum effort required. I’m still, probably always, dealing with low energy and pain issues that make it discouraging. Everything takes longer and I can no longer just do it myself.
Getting old is not for the feight of heart.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Hello. I’m isolating again. My anti-social tendencies have me pulling away from the community that I posted about yesterday. Ugh. Just when I think I’m able to get out there again too.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

I've been self-isolating, too. I know I should put more effort into seeking healthy connections outside of my family, but I just can't.

 

[jsmiam]

Hello. I’m isolating again. My anti-social tendencies have me pulling away from the community that I posted about yesterday. Ugh. Just when I think I’m able to get out there again too.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

Think about this: you’re the glue holding this thread together. You’re doing something important. You’re a rock star. And even rock stars get to take a little time off to recharge

 

[Bloodandglitter]

I suffer with depression as well. Mostly I have bad anxiety and mood swings. None of my meds seem to be working all that great right now so my dr is trying different meds out on me.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Think about this: you’re the glue holding this thread together. You’re doing something important. You’re a rock star. And even rock stars get to take a little time off to recharge

Thank you for the confidence.
Nearly everyone that has commented on this thread has been supportive.
Keeping this thread on top is a group effort and I am grateful for everyone that follows it and puts in the effort. I feel that it is helpful to those that find it.
It’s good to know that you’re not alone.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

So, I have depression, anxiety, some OCD, BPD...
I got triggered last night by a ghost of my past., I'm not ok... Just a simple question they asked left me in a spiral...
I'm trying to get my self together.,

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

Breathe and focus on good things. Don't let the negative drag you down.

That's exactly what helps... Music , reminding myself of the people who were there for me months ago when I originally fell apart..

 

[Bassytian]

So, I have depression, anxiety, some OCD, BPD...
I got triggered last night by a ghost of my past., I'm not ok... Just a simple question they asked left me in a spiral...
I'm trying to get my self together.,

It's crazy how things from our past can trigger feelings we once thought were long gone. Feel free to reach out if you need to.

As for myself, things are slowly getting better. But it's going to take much more time for Mom and especially my Stepdad to heal as much as they can from the loss, not sure if they ever will fully. I'm finally able to write again, and have been doing so, which is helping me cope better.

 

[cutcrystal899]

I had one of the worst days of my life on Thursday. Then by forcing myself to do positive things on Friday had a better one. It's sometimes like that for me, large divergences in mood and activity.

 

[Wetkitty09]

My plans for a couple weeks at the coast are in the crapper. I feel like there’s too much I have to be home for. Whether that’s true or not I don’t know. I feel jangled and anxious.
I’m starting the process of putting in a new garden today. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Yesterday’s garden work had me tweaking my back and laid out for half the day. I’ll try again today and even if I only get a little done it’ll be fine.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[CuriousRick]

Sorry you hurt your back

 

[coffeelover5]

just lost my ex-brother-in-law to his depression and today I encouraged my staff to seek out help if they ever need it.

 

[CuriousInAR78]

Depression is a bitch some that I have gotten really close to on here knows about the shit I go through. Today I woke up and the first think my eyes went to was knife and all the pills sitting on my shelf, and I am gonna be completely honest the main thing that stopped me was my dog and it was like she was looking at me and telling me how her and I made it through me having my car stolen, me getting robbed at gun point, my son and my ex leaving me for dead when I was laying on the couch with a 103 degree temp and then them getting married. So because of my dog I am able to be posting this right now.

 

[CuriousInAR78]

That's exactly what helps... Music , reminding myself of the people who were there for me months ago when I originally fell apart..

You know I got your back and you can do this

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

Depression is a bitch some that I have gotten really close to on here knows about the shit I go through. Today I woke up and the first think my eyes went to was knife and all the pills sitting on my shelf, and I am gonna be completely honest the main thing that stopped me was my dog and it was like she was looking at me and telling me how her and I made it through me having my car stolen, me getting robbed at gun point, my son and my ex leaving me for dead when I was laying on the couch with a 103 degree temp and then them getting married. So because of my dog I am able to be posting this right now.

And I have yours!!

 

[CuriousInAR78]

And I have yours!!

I truly appreciate it