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brokenshards
brokenshards

Ever since I came back from school on medical leave, I'm been dealing with such crippling depression I can barely handle it. During the day it's all right then night hits and I can't stop crying. I feel worthless and alone and like there is nothing out there. I can barely handle it and I'm scared. 

Restful
Restful
Those feelings are terrible, especially at night. Can you reach out to a therapist or possibly get some medication? I hope you start feeling better soon.
bridgie101
bridgie101
you are handling it. Every day you get through a day, and every night you get through a night. I could haul out Exodus if you like: mana from heaven. Only a day's worth is provided. Only a day's worth is REQUIRED.

But avoiding getting biblical on yo ass... If you can get through a day, you have moved. You are never where you started that day. Something has moved. You have got one day closer to the end of the course. You have got one day closer to a change of circumstance. And you've got one day further through the processing of your chemical burden.

So stop thinking of this as a failure. It's a success. A small series of small successes. And cry. Go for it. God knows I've cried my eyes out every night for huge periods of time.

I've paid the fee and now I'm cheering up. You're paying the fee right now. That's totally normal. Nothing to be afraid of.

Take one day at a time.
saltandlight828
saltandlight828
I am sorry you are feeling this way. I understand what it feels like to cry at night. I agree go a head and cry and get it out. From what you said maybe talking to someone else may be of help? Or writing in a journal can be really helpful and you can look at where you were and where you are. You can look back and see how far you have come. I will be thinking of you.
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