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June 1, 2014 at 1:48 am #57802
ayame
ParticipantHi Tia,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling that way. I’ve had a similar relationship with meds, but if they help you it may be wise to start taking them again. Have you sat down and thought about what it is that you want? I know it is hard, but it may also help to practice some self compassion. I was recommended the metta meditation which I found quite useful; it’s available on YouTube.
Just remember that the way you’re feeling right now doesn’t have to define you.Best wishes
June 1, 2014 at 3:46 am #57803Inky
ParticipantThe first thing you should do is talk to your doc about your meds. Going off them yourself is never a good idea. Something needs to be added or changed. If you do go off, you will have professional guidance.
Joining a new (or old!) group/club/class and then meeting your favorite person outside of the group is good. Meet up with someone outside of the context of the group/event/activity so they can relate to you in a friendship way as opposed to a goal/agenda way.
Everyone is so stressed out and scheduled that they need help nudging them out of the busy/”busy” box.
Another way to do this is to have people from your neighborhood/church/work/wherever have a meeting/party at your house. This lures them into the comforts of your sanctuary, you give them wine, feed them, then they feel comfortable meeting up or swinging by socially. After all, they were in your home!
Good Luck!
June 1, 2014 at 5:57 pm #57871Momchil
ParticipantDear Tia,
I acquainted myself with depression a while ago. Most people do not understand it. They tend to think it’s just an excuse or something that necessarily requires medication. It is neither. Yes, it is a serious condition but medication is not the answer.It may help and it may not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBUcBfkVCo he uses simple language and it is easy to understand, nothing you don’t already know I suppose. The way I think about depression may seem a bit off. Depression is a prejudice just like so many other things. It’s like putting dark grey glasses on – everything seems grey, neutral, without a purpose. I think you should spend time alone with yourself. Though you should not beat yourself up but rather listen to yourself. Let go of every emotion. Let go of every thought. Silence the brain, silence the heart and the soul will speak(some call it intuition). Before you know it, you will find a door open… a door you never knew existed. I found that door only recently. I’m one of those guys who like to be positive and happy all the time. I had neglected pain before but I did not have the opportunity to do it again. With nothing else left to do I embraced it. Yes I embraced the pain. But then I found something deep inside, something only recently created. It was a path that led me deeper in myself. I understood things that I had disregarded before. I had been biast all this time. My story goes on but I don’t want to tire you with my life. Go and live your life the way you want to. :]June 1, 2014 at 6:05 pm #57873Tia
ParticipantI want to thank all of y’all for the responses. Eventually I’ll learn to cope with this depression. I really appreciate y’all to the fullest.
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