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searchingforbalance
searchingforbalance

I feel like each day is a fight. Like I barely make it through each day and then it’s on to the next one. Living life is so much more difficult when in the back of your mind, all you think about is wanting to stop living. It just hit me the other day that not everyone thinks like this. That this isn’t normal. When “normal” people go to sleep, they probably think about what they’re going to do tomorrow or plans for the weekend or something. When I’m lying awake in bed, all I can think about is how surprised I am that I actually made it through the day and how I don’t know if I can do it all again tomorrow. I’ve been told that life has its ups and downs. That one day I’ll look back on this time and I’ll see how glad I am that I did the work and pushed through. But I’ve waited on that one day for too long. I’ve just gotten more sad. It hurts me that when others look at me, they probably see laziness or “untapped potential.” I’ve had people tell me that happiness is a choice. It hurts me because I AM trying, constantly. Every breath I take is me trying. Sadly, it’s as simple as that. I am just in so much pain - mentally, emotionally. And I want the pain to stop.  

Tired
Tired
Go to see a psychiatrist. See if medication can help you. If your brain is
not working right then just be happy doesn't work.
AriannaJasmineRose
AriannaJasmineRose
People that don't have depression don't understand that you can't just be happy. It's like someone telling a man who is paralyzed to get up and walk.
Restful
Restful
I can relate to how you’re feeling. I feel like all I want is true peace in my life, but everything always stands in the way of that. People who have never experienced depression don’t understand that happiness is not simply a choice for us. This kind of ignorance pisses me off, and gives mental illness a bad stigma.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I don't think what you're feeling is all that abnormal. Lots of people struggle to get through each day, each hour, each minute. You are definitely not alone in that. It might be helpful to talk to a therapist, or even join a support group so you can be around other people in real life who understand what you're going through. The National Alliance for Mental Illness has free peer support groups all over the country as well as a phone number to call and speak with a peer specialist. I'll leave a link below in case you're interested. Wishing you peace.

https://www.nami.org/
doncornelius
doncornelius
There’s many people that think just like you. I am one of them. Exactly the same as your post. It could of been my post almost word for word. What do we do other than keep fighting. I know what the alternative is and that doesn’t sit well with me. But when you feel backed into a corner and can’t see a way out I understand why people can go that route. I’m just stubborn I guess but I won’t them win. There is no them it’s just an expression but still I won’t let depression or anxiety win. Even if it already has won and there’s nothing I can do about it, I still won’t give up. I rather die trying. I hope this helps you to never give up knowing your not alone and have support
Anna1212
Anna1212
I could have written what you wrote. same thing for me. each day an enormous struggle. when will we get an easier day, a happier day. I don't know. maybe try to set you standards lower. I have been starting to accept that this is just the way life is for me, for some of us for whatever reason. I don't think that means we are giving up, it just takes of some of the pressure, some of the guilt or whatever. maybe frees up some energy if nothing else. i'm going to take a nap now. that's all i'm up for.
OmaGosh
OmaGosh
Dear SearchingForBalance, I am so, so sorry that you are feeling this way for so long. It sounds like you are struggling to find some hope; and I can promise you that there really IS hope for your future.
I used to feel very similarly to the way you do. I didn't know what I believed about life and that left me making ambiguous choices---no real direction in my life. Then, I met Jesus and He showed me profoundly how much He loves me, and I was born again. When that happened, I kept wondering what I had been thinking before that! How did I not see Him before?? He filled me with joy and peace and I have never been the same since.
YOU are worth so much to God and to those around you, even if you can't see it right now.
I would like to tell you about a very recent time when I was feeling sad and a bit weighted down. It took about five days of increasing sadness for me to see that I was feeling depressed. When I finally realized it, I asked God what was going on? Why was I feeling down?
Then, I realized that I was discontented with a few things in my life and I had let them take my focus. So, I did what I've done many times before. I started to thank God for all that I had in my life without complaining about anything I DIDN"T have. I thanked Him for the comfy chair I was sitting in, for a warm house, for blankets, for clean water, and it went on and on. As I thanked God, my burdens lifted and I felt great!
I'm really really sorry for the weight that you are feeling and I will pray for relief and joy for you, dear one.
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