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MarahIdellCatLuvr
MarahIdellCatLuvr

This huge wave of depression hit me yesterday. I have never known how to cope or figure out what causes this. My strategy, hold on tight, tunnel vision, projects, distractions....but the older I get the less I’m able to fake it till I make it. I can’t stand feeling this hopeless 

arfie
arfie
Gentle empathy, Marah. That feeling of hopelessness is what kept me using the tunnel vision strategies for so long.

It hurt horribly taking off the blinders, but ultimately I was able to see there is allot more hope than I thought while I was wearing those blinders of denial.

Hope healing happens here, Marah.
FancyFreddy
FancyFreddy
I completely understand. I am experiencing this right now.
FancyFreddy
FancyFreddy
What have you been doing to stay calm
MarahIdellCatLuvr
MarahIdellCatLuvr
Avoiding feelings, sleeping, keeping busy, sleeping....
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug sweetie.... Sometimes just sleeping is good as long as it doesn't go on for too long

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