Depression Can just kiss my...
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
United States
May 23, 2019 3:51pm CST
I'd like to say several expletives.
I really would.
I was having a perfectly good morning, and this had to kick in. This anxiety and depression that tells me everything is NOT okay, when in reality, it isn't all that bad.
This depression that wants me to sink into my bed and just cry, instead of toughening up and pushing through it. Don't you hate how depression makes you do the opposite of what you know would fix the situation?
Right now, I know this tendrils that are snaking their way at me would vanish if I just sat down, kept busy and made a gameplan..
It just suck that right now I'd rather do the complete opposite.
I know I can push through this, I've done it a million times before, but it's sucks having to push yourself out of the water when you're wearing a wool dress and carrying a basket of apples.
I don't have anything to ask, or anything more to add. 99.99 percent of you have been through this before, so you know... Depression can kiss my grits!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
I don't have anything I can take. I never have liked taking medicine. I just have to get through it on my own, though right now my stomach feels sick and I am so tired. I'm trying to beat back the thoughts in my head though. I am so here because right now that will help me, even if only slightly.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
23 May 19
I wish just knowing the anxiety isn't about anything real would help, but it really doesn't. I got pretty good at pushing through my anxiety attacks foe a lot of my life. Apparently that's pretty exhausting though because eventually it just lead to a pretty harsh burnout.
Keep going though, be who we want to be inspired of the anxiety and depression. That's the best way to tell it to kiss our butts! :-)
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
23 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum My burn out made me take 17 years off... And counting. lol
Not that there are things I can't do, but I can't be a paramedic or do Emergency Services anymore.
But I can teach music lessons so I do. ;-)
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
I have literally worked through anxiety attacks. My co-workers asking me if I am okay and me telling them that I am, lying straight to their face because I knew taking a break would just have me even more anxious. I burnt out from that myself, ended up making myself sick and having to take a few days off. Of course that ultimately helped and hindered.
I'm doing what I know helps me cope, that's all I can do.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
@ParaTed2k I think it's all about making things work for you. You can't force yourself to do something you aren't comfortable with. Only you know your own boundaries and limits, and it doesn't have to make sense to anyone else. Of course that doesn't man we don't beat ourselves up over it anyhow.
@celticeagle (158739)
• Boise, Idaho
23 May 19
Have to keep your mind on something else. I have it all of the time so it is hard. Anxiety is horrible. Remember to breath.
@celticeagle (158739)
• Boise, Idaho
24 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum ......I know how they can be. I find breathing and keeping busy helps.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
24 May 19
I grounded myself with some music and letting my breath match the beat of the music. I am just glad that it didn't get worse. I've had some pretty bad anxiety attacks.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
25 May 19
Today is better than yesterday was. I listened to calming music and distracted myself as best I could, which helped a lot. I'm feeling optimistic today.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
25 May 19
It's hard to fight through depression and anxiety but it's worth it. I just get bad for a day or two. It used to be that I would be in bed for a week not wanting to do anything, or talk to anyone.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
25 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum
How long have you been dealing with it?
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
I have my best friend keeping me sane at the moment. She knows what to say to help me along. I know what to to do to help me from the cliff face. Doesn't make it any easier, but I'm coping. It helped that I put it out here as well. I don't like hiding behind my depression, even when it's the easiest thing to do.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
@CarolDM Writing has helped me in the past as well. I've had some really bad bouts of depression where nothing but time seemed to help. I'm watching a video on youtube of the ocean, it's waves gently rolling into shore. The music helps, but I keep thinking "The ocean is bigger than me or my worries."
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum Talking and writing usually helps me.
@Poppylicious (11133)
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24 May 19
Sometimes the real strength comes from embracing the depression and giving in to it. If your mind needs a break, then that's what it needs. I know that my current bout is work-related, and lack of work-life balance. How do I know? Because I finally admitted defeat and saw my GP. I've been signed off work for two weeks now and feel so much better. However, if I return to work too soon, everything will come crashing down again. I'm still exhausted, I still hurt a bit, I still lack energy and desire, but not to the extent of the last few months.
Feel good, soon.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
25 May 19
I am feeling better today. I know how you feel about work - life balance. I had a time where all I did was go into work, come home sleep and do it all over again. It really got to me and I started out just snapping at everyone and everything, then the physical symptoms began and I ended up having to be written out. Of course my overhead boss wasn't exactly thrilled with that but he had to get over it.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
28 May 19
Yes, I am just glad it was over quickly.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
I was feeling shaky earlier. I'm listening to music to try to ground myself.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
I am sorry to hear that. I know how that feels.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 May 19
It really can be, but I am trying to get through it. I have relaxing music on in the background and I am trying to focus on mylotting and just doing other things to distract me.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
25 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum It's really a good tactic to overcome depression.
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