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In the middle

frostypinksun
frostypinksun

I feel like I am doing okay. Not well, not bad, but in the middle. It can be hard for me to accept, but feeling in the middle is okay. I am just trying to enjoy the small moments.



I think I am stopping therapy soon and my parents don't even know I'm doing it. I don't know if I should tell them. I also am worried that the insurance bill will show them anyways.



I recently talked to a friend who is also suffering from depression. They opened up to me and we shared some experiences. They told me they were struggling even though they were doing all the right things. They wake up early, run, and spend time around others. They are so kind and loved and I want to show them but I'm not sure how. It was cool to share how we feel though. 

Scaredandafraid
Scaredandafraid
Don't only try to show them. Tell them. And also express to them the appreciation of shared stories and what it meant to you. Sometimes just hearing that someone is making a difference can mean the world to people.
SirGrits
SirGrits
Yeah frostypink, it's nice knowing we're not alone. On your way out of therapy, be sure to get some strategies for knowing the right time/situations to go back to it from the therapist. This life is full of all kinds of "seasons" and that would be a great help for knowing when to get out the "umbrella".
Prayers friend.
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
Hi there, sometimes it is not ccx always beneficial to share that your in or have been in therapy. It is up to you if you want your parents to know. But Ivwouldn't lie or ccx deny it either. Your parents will be able to see from the insurance info they get., as you said. If it could be a sticky situation it may be best not to mention it. We don't know how your parents are.

If you have a hard time expressing yourself or if it is easier for you, you may want to text ir write a note to your friend expressing your gratitude for sharing with you.
KimmyO
KimmyO
That's great that you are feeling better and have a friend to talk to. Let them know how much you appreciate their friendship, that's where to start communicating love for them. You might want to keep the counseling for now tho, just to be sure to not lose ground. Many churches offer free counsel too, and the larger ones have great support groups. Taking a good multi vitamin helps too, since it gives your body what it needs to deal better with stresses of life. It should have extra magnesium to calm your mind body and spirit and extra B vitamins to give you focus and energy. Ginseng is great to get rid of sticky negative thoughts too. If you don't take pills, almonds have magnesium, ginseng is it some teas and Bs are high in seafood and tuna, nuts and meat. Hoping these help you too. I'm proud of you, moving forward dear! <3