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The night haunts me

20Endo
20Endo

I seem to be alright through out the day but when the night comes and I am all alone I feel as though there's a darkness that corrupts me and makes me think bad thoughts. I cry every night and can seem to only think negativity. I hate it. I try to be happy but it seems impossible. I need help but I dont know where to go about this.

aspiringballerina
aspiringballerina
I'm in the same place right now. I have no advice. I wish I did. But you aren't alone in this. I know how much it sucks :(
ReaDyO
ReaDyO
To both of you I say there is hope. If when the darkness comes you feel a certain way I suggest you do one thing. Turn on a candle, look into it, imagine that this candle is burning from within you and imagine that you are radiating with this light. Give yourself time to catch up to yourself. Do not go on your phone or computer. Put on some soothing music and meditate. By meditate I mean truly think of only yourself and this candle light. Let any other thought just pass by like a drifting cloud. Do not be impatient, let the thoughts take their course and do not fight them.

If this does not work then I suggest doing an intense work out that evening, maybe something physical that TRULY pushes you, and believe me, you'll know when you're pushing yourself and when you're being too easy on yourself. Take advantage of this darkness and silence and reflect, journal if you can on a notepad and speak your peace.
4nkrgg
4nkrgg
If you can seek professional help, it may be a step in the right direction. It could be a chemical imbalance, something you haven’t considered? Or a deeper issue that seeing a therapist would help uncover. In reaching out to others, you have shown how brave you are, and that you know there is a positive way to live life. You can get there. Please keep reaching out until you find answers. Take care!!
DryEyes90
DryEyes90
I can relate to this. The nights always seem to be the worst. Your done with the busy day and about to lay down and relax but your mind starts raising. The best thing to do is google some inspirational quotes. Understand that it is the end of the day and you cannot do anything else for that day, you'll have to take care of it tomorrow. Taking control of you own thoughts are possible! Journeying helps some people, I am very bad at it but it could help. I like to put Hawaiian music on and think about the beach at night.

Nothing worse then a nightmare about your spouse cheating on you! These seem to be the highlight of my nights recently. I have a relationship with Christ though and I just give it to him because I cannot control others. It is up to you on what works but just know you are not alone in these horrors at night.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
You can seek professional help. Call a psychiatrist who can make a proper diagnoses and determine if you need medication and they will probably recommend a therapist.