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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.

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Help12345
Help12345

Hey everyone this is an update I'm starting to not have as bad thoughts and cut my self anymore which is good but I still get very sad in waves and I don't know why like something I don't even know what triggers it and I can't control my self and I get so upset. But I'm learning to think on the positive side and express my emotions more which I feel is a major key.

BE0312
BE0312
I am glad that you are doing better. Sadness, unfortunately, is a part of life and an emotion that will always find its way to us; however, it is how we cope with it that determines our inner success. Depression is the worst kind of sadness because we don't always know, or understand, why it is there, but once we accept that, it tends to go away faster. (At least for me it does). I cut for a very long time, stopped for a couple of years and had a relapse and now have not cut for over 10 years. If you acknowledge that relapse is a possibility, but that it is only temporary, it seems to go better. All of the sadness and overwhelming emotion we experience? Temporary. Eventually something positive makes it way. Continue the great work!
JeanaRose
JeanaRose
I am glad that you are doing better. You sound like a wise soul.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Sounds like a great plan. Finding ways to let out your feelings so they don't rot and fester inside you is, well, it's hard to learn how to do it, but great when you get the hang of it.
Feeling sad is fine and I have found when I was younger that I could feel feelings and not know why. Over a period of time it would reveal itself.

So just go with it. Very impressed that you are not damaging your body any more and have diverted to crying. Crying leaves no scars... :)
charliegirl815
charliegirl815
It's good that you are working on staying positive. I hope you have talked with a therapist so you can continue to guide yourself thought the highs and lows of life. One day at time.