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Depression

MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 8:20 pm

Yes, I know this isn't the place for this boring old topic, but this is a place where I've come to feel very comfortable talking about personal issues on.
I've suffered with depression for about four years now, I'm 16, and I'm finding it very hard to deal with.
The worst part is the mix of depression and anxiety, which I've also suffered with for around about the same time.
I have suicidal thoughts so often these days, yet I'm too scared to act on them, I just want to stop thinking about it, and try and enjoy life...
Nothing seems to go right for me, I'm so lonely all the time, frustrated and anxious constantly.
The only time I'm completely happy is when I'm ice skating, but I can only
Go iceskating once a week, and am starting to have doubts about how much it costs every week, I work two jobs to earn the money to see the few friends I have and to go ice skating.
But I feel I've finally snapped, I'm so sick and tired of feeling this way.

What would you do?

Responses
    tokidoki June 20, 2017 8:44 pm

    If you have been suffering depression for that long, you should see a doctor, they will be able to determine if the cause is hormonal, your thyroid (which can get very serious if not treated) or something else.

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 8:54 pm
    If you have been suffering depression for that long, you should see a doctor, they will be able to determine if the cause is hormonal, your thyroid (which can get very serious if not treated) or something else. tokidoki

    I'm currently in councelling for other reasons, my
    Councillor likes to say I just have a low mood
    Though I wouldn't say this was hormonal
    As it all stems from plenty of things

    Anonymous June 20, 2017 8:56 pm

    get over it not like leave everything and like be optimistic or something but still even if it takes a while try to like find something you like and think about your situation and a way to overcome your depression
    my life was really tough that I cant even explain it well
    I didn't have a biological father and my grandfather was my father for me and he died a few years ago and soon after that my step aunts started making a bad atmosphere at my home and they always like shouted and attempted to bring harm to me and my family. the first years of my grandfather passing away I couldn't even know what's happening around me of the shock and I was depressed and I didn't even work on the computer and my only fun and stuff that I did in my free time was to sleep but I also love basketball so I was in the basketball team of my school so sometimes I would practice with my teammates or go in the basketball competitions with my team. I was really pessimistic and I didn't like doing anything. I tried little by little and of course it took a while for me to like stop being pessimistic. I found something that inspired me and you see if you try to do these things and stop thinking about your disasters you can stop being pessimistic and if you try to find something that inspires you (even little things like drawing or like watching motivational videos and so) it will be really helpful for you.

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 8:58 pm
    get over it not like leave everything and like be optimistic or something but still even if it takes a while try to like find something you like and think about your situation and a way to overcome your depress... @Anonymous

    I'll try, I currently draw and ice skate, though not much else, my mother is currently in prison, I've just finished high school meaning I'll never see most of my friends again (we're all going to different places and none of them messaged me out of school
    Anyway)
    Then drawing equipment and iceskating is so expensive
    It's all so offputting
    But thank you a lot, I will try

    gu. June 20, 2017 9:01 pm

    U only need to sit down and start to remember every sad moment and detail in your life and then ask yourself why u are blaming it for things u didn't do !! Why u are watching it with people eyes and not yours !! Why u are taking from yourself the right to live !! And then why don't u start again and promise it to be stronger and never dissapoint it or dissapoint the people who love u ?? Why don't u scream and say i'm strong and nothing can make me weak ?? Why don't u say that u deserve a happy life like any another one ?? And then remember the happy moments wish make u smile ?? Even if u don't have a lot stand up like a real woman and get it

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 9:03 pm
    U only need to sit down and start to remember every sad moment and detail in your life and then ask yourself why u are blaming it for things u didn't do !! Why u are watching it with people eyes and not yours !... gu.

    Thank you a lot, I'll try, I'm gonna go for a nice walk I think
    Grab some food (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

    gu. June 20, 2017 9:06 pm

    Life was never unfair with people but u can still be fair with the important persons in your life and especially yourself or u just think that crying or thinking about killing yourself will just help u ?? Just sit down and think about those sad moments and what make them sad it is just the situations or your heart wish can't forget it ?? U must move on happily and with a positive way and burn all the past to find the light if your present and futur

    Le apricot June 20, 2017 9:10 pm

    Keep going. Every fight is a fight and even when it gets hard just remember, all the yaoi that you've read ...some at least is not finished yet. And you can't stop in the middle of a good stoey

    美夜子 June 20, 2017 9:14 pm

    I've dealt with extremely suicidal thoughts, depression and anorexia nervosa (starving to the point of almost collapsing, losing 8 kgs in two weeks, eating only once every 24 hours) and honestly, I know it sounds stupid but I went through it alone. My parents didn't allow me to see a therapist, they knew about my severe self harm issues but they thought I was just bored and asking for attention. The pressure they put on me and all the expectations, the bullying since I was 4 yo up to my 16th year, it all lead to me exploding. Luckily, I had a psychology teacher in my high school and I talked to her the day I wanted to kill myself. I couldn't take it any more so it was too much and I wanted to give up. I knew that I was alone in this, my friends turned a blind eye to my situation, I was completely abandoned and ridiculed. So when I snapped and finally talked to my teacher, she helped me change my perspective. All this suffering made me realize that I'm the only person I should take care of and I shouldn't depend on anyone else to make me happy. I'm 19 now, it's been 3, almost 4 years since my mental breakdown and every day I get up just to show myself that I want to overcome that dark side and live.
    I know it's hard but you really have to take care of yourself and most of all you have to want to recover. Look for help, engage in recovery, invest in yourself. You're gonna die anyway but why not live truly and experience joy before that? Face yourself and your hardships, do what it takes to rebuild yourself and fight to feel better. Focus on what really matters, on what fulfils you and what satisfies you. See a therapist if you're able to and never give up on yourself.
    I wish you a lot of luck on your journey and I send you positive vibes. I'm here if you need to vent.

    gu. June 20, 2017 9:15 pm
    Keep going. Every fight is a fight and even when it gets hard just remember, all the yaoi that you've read ...some at least is not finished yet. And you can't stop in the middle of a good stoey @Le apricot

    Hahahaha good example

    Anonymous June 20, 2017 9:16 pm

    Like the other said
    Just get over it
    What you're actually living is just Life
    That's how things, you've got forge yourself a strong mind because nothing is gonna change, that's how life is
    Living through these kind of pains is just part of life, you'll experience much more in the future, but you can't just give up, you've gotta adapt, that's what growing up is about
    You'll meet new people, discover new things and have many experiences
    About your friends, don't wait for them to call or message you, make the first move
    I hope you find this helpful
    I wish you luck and happiness for the future, and of course to be better

    美夜子 June 20, 2017 9:18 pm
    Keep going. Every fight is a fight and even when it gets hard just remember, all the yaoi that you've read ...some at least is not finished yet. And you can't stop in the middle of a good stoey @Le apricot

    Le Apricot is right. Life is a good story. It's a teacher. Don't stop in the middle if it and never learn the lesson

    someone who cares about you :) June 20, 2017 9:25 pm

    Don´t commit suicide.

    I don´t know you, who you are and how hard life has been for you, but to chose death is not the only way to solve your problems. There are sure many ways. And not all of them will be easy and fun. Many of them will be hard and stony. but I can say that the harder way, the way where you have to fight the most, that way has the most beautyful view at the end.

    I don´t know if you talked with a therapist, yet. But if didn´t, you should. And not only with a therapist, but also with poeple whom you trust. People that are good for you, be there for you, and help you. You should trust who will never let you down when you need them the most.

    Maybe you think that nobody cares about you but I know there are and will be always people who cares. You just don´t see them at first glance, but they are there. They are near you. Just look closly and you´ll find them.

    So please don´t commit suicide. There will be people who will miss you.
    Choose to fight instead. Fight for your future. Fight just to show that you can do it. Fight just to say "fuck off death".
    But most importantly, fight just for you. For the person who you are and for you will be.
    And at the end of your journey, you will have the most beautyful view.

    In Love, Someone who cares about you :)

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 9:54 pm
    Life was never unfair with people but u can still be fair with the important persons in your life and especially yourself or u just think that crying or thinking about killing yourself will just help u ?? Just ... gu.

    Thank you a lot, I will try hard to find a positive state of mind

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 9:55 pm
    Keep going. Every fight is a fight and even when it gets hard just remember, all the yaoi that you've read ...some at least is not finished yet. And you can't stop in the middle of a good stoey @Le apricot

    You're right lol, sadly all the yaoi I'm reading haven't been updated for about 4-2 weeks ;-;

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 9:57 pm
    I've dealt with extremely suicidal thoughts, depression and anorexia nervosa (starving to the point of almost collapsing, losing 8 kgs in two weeks, eating only once every 24 hours) and honestly, I know it soun... 美夜子

    I'm glad there was someone to help you
    Unfortunately for me, my father doesn't believe depression exists, mother's in jail, my therapist keeps changing my diagnosis from gender dysphoria to PTSD and the only friend I can really talk to about
    This stuff is in America, the time zones make it difficult, but I really
    Will try to focus on positivity
    Thank you a lot for your
    Consideration

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 9:59 pm
    Like the other said Just get over itWhat you're actually living is just Life That's how things, you've got forge yourself a strong mind because nothing is gonna change, that's how life is Living through these k... @Anonymous

    I hope to meet new people in the future and live life, though if these sorts of things
    Are normal I don't know if it's worth it. Of course though I'll still try, thank you a lot

    MindlessScribbles June 20, 2017 10:01 pm
    Don´t commit suicide. I don´t know you, who you are and how hard life has been for you, but to chose death is not the only way to solve your problems. There are sure many ways. And not all of them will be eas... @someone who cares about you :)

    Thank you a lot!
    I'm sadly at a brick wall with therapy and family/friends
    My father just jokes and doesn't think I'm genuinely feeling down, and my therapist keeps changing my
    Diagnosis -_-' as for friends I only have one who I can actually talk to about serious issues but they're in America.
    Regardless your reply
    Means a lot, thank you so
    Much and I will try to be more positive

    tokidoki June 20, 2017 10:20 pm
    get over it not like leave everything and like be optimistic or something but still even if it takes a while try to like find something you like and think about your situation and a way to overcome your depress... @Anonymous

    Telling someone to 'just get over it' is not helpful, that is like telling someone with cancer to 'get over it', It is a disease, not a grouchy "I just had a bad sleep' day.

    Anonymous June 20, 2017 10:23 pm

    I'm worse off than you. I suffer of loneliness and depression for 30 years. Got no friends to rely on and no stable job either since economy is bad as soon I graduated. I live by doing odd jobs that doesn't pay much. But I still move on for so long with my life a mess. To cope with my stress I just do the stuff I like to do as much I can. Go with the flow....just think there are other people having it worse but still trying to survive out there.
    We live in a cruel and strict world.
    You're still young so more possibilities for you ahead.