Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I was asked the simplest question and yet it was the hardest for me to answer. It was when I realized I had no purpose. I lived for everyone else and none who I cared for anymore. Sad but true after all that was done. I played the true friend, the loyal family member, the reliable coworker, even the good citizen but forgot myself.
“What do you do? …tell me about your day.”
I can’t. I was the cook, the maid, the teacher, the babysitter, the therapist, the driver, the bank and so on and so forth. Now, I’m alone and lost. Everyone has moved on or come and go as they please. I chose me; so I no longer meet their needs but I’m neither free nor at peace. I’ve played the parts for so long and none for me; I look at the mirror and I do not recognize the face I see. My wants and needs now a big mystery.
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Well, good morning to you!Today is National Roller Coaster Day. Are any of you going?It's also National Tell-A-Joke Day! Come up with some and share!I'm not bright with jokes these days, but I'll start:"Today I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon...I'll let you know." :D
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Woke up feeling very emotional and about to clock in at my place of employment. And can't place it all in writing but not been a good experience with my store manager or his boss. Defamation of my character is a concern. I've been losing appetite and weight. Trying to perform at work to keep myself from hospitalization as a result of toxic masculinity.
Maybe break things down to baby steps
What would you like to do tomorrow?
Maybe go out for coffee or read a book?
Go for a walk?...xo
START TODAY being kind to yourself. Loving yourself. Making a list of your likes and dislikes. Try to add more of the likes than dislikes into your life. One step at a time. BIG HUG
Thanks also for the suggestions. I decided to go to a park today. I’m vitamin D deficiency and I’m feeling depressed and fatigued. I think some sun might help. I listened to Mel Robbin’s as well; she’s inspirational.
& in case anyone needs to hear it. Thank You! Thank you for all that you do, many things get unspoken about on how it impacts us and yet we sacrifice out of love still.
Reinventing life is Hard Work! On the other side of the coin, letting go of what was, makes room for something new to develop.
Negativity is a road block to finding your new path, perhaps, re-frame what you don't like, and if at the moment you don't like Anything that's ok...eat a bowl of ice cream...if you have a hard time in am, splash cold water on your face before you Do Anything...that will jolt your system in to Go Mode first thing!!
Hugs as you sort the "it;s" of where you are now, and where you want to be, hummmm Start small Monday with just one thing, where do you want to be by Friday...Celebrate Your Achievements!!
Thanks for the advice and support. I’m trying. Let’s see what life has planned for me this week…