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JacintaMarie — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:53:55 GMT

This is my first time here. I have anxiety, sometimes I don't know the trigger, it could be making a mistake, or talking, I have zero belief in myself and usually think I'm bad.

At work, I apologize too much and always think (or perhaps I do) say stupid things (well the sarcastic comments tell me it is) and I feel pathetic for being too sensitive.

Recently I'm gotten so upset that I cry, mainly from frustration, which isn't right, I shouldn't because it's a minor thing, especially with the world Iike it is, but there it is.

I have been trying meditation and all that but still the negative thoughts come, sometimes my thoughts go to the negative about work people which I am horrified by, they haven't done anything.

I am trying to be grateful and when my mind goes to the negative I feel bad because I'm complaining and so the cycle goes around.

I'm nearly 38 and I have everything you need to be happy but I'm not.

I have thought about suicide, I feel like a waste of a person on this earth, I don't do anything.

Also too I feel like a drama queen for overreacting over small things which shouldn't matter, especially when others have had it worse, why do I feel like this, I've had a good lucky life!!!

Thanks for reading this,

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Sophie_M — Fri, 29 May 2020 19:37:49 GMT

Hi JacintaMarie,
Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing your story. We are so sorry to hear you are in such a dark place at the moment and can hear how difficult the anxiety and negative thoughts are for you. Please know you are not alone in all this. Our valued online forums community is here to give you as much support, advice and conversation as you need. This is a safe and non-judgmental place.

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bluenight — Fri, 29 May 2020 20:12:36 GMT

Hi JacintaMarie

I do the same, get lot's of negative thoughts and then feel really guilty for having them. Maybe you're having negative thoughts about people at work due to something that's happened at work, maybe the sarcasm? Maybe there is a reason behind it.

For me a lot of anxiety, angst and negativity that I get from work is due to a lack of assertiveness and a fear of confrontation. I find it difficult to speak my mind, be firm and assertive in a respectful and friendly way. I usually let people get the better of me and I struggle with confidence in the workplace so I know how you feel.

I don't know if it would help but maybe try reflecting or thinking about what you think is causing the negative thoughts and everything.

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hob2 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:30:35 GMT

reminds me of "Survivors Pts"

look it up & see if u can understand for u

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JacintaMarie — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:04:50 GMT

Hi blue night, thanks, I do reflect but that tends to make it worse, I end up reading more.

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JacintaMarie — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:07:58 GMT

Thanks hob2, that's great but I haven't gone through a trauma, all I've had is trivial things

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smallwolf — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:39:46 GMT

Hi,

It has taken me a long time with and sessions with my psychologist to get to a point where I am starting to cope. In your final post you mentioned "trivial things". For myself it could be argued I'm similar. There were things that happened in highschool that were not pleasant, issues with parents during teen years. I am a bit of a perfectionist. When I came to the cognitive distortions I ticked all the boxes. There came a point when all the trivial things made me think of suicide as well.

I would describe it as my soul having a shield. Some might use a bucket filling with water. Anyway, each time something happened, the shield takes a hit. It can get repaired but not quite the same as before - a little weaker. Over our life the shield gets hits more and more and weakens slightly each time. Until one time when what is seemingly a small hit does a great deal of damage.

There are many thing that I had to do ... from what to do before sleep, to not drinking coffee after 4, challenging my thoughts plus many other things.

You might feel you are a waste but remember that is mind being cruel to you. I am sure you have many talents - the negative thoughts crush these - at least that is how it felt for me.

Tim

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JacintaMarie — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:07:52 GMT

Hi Tim,

Thanks for that, I liked the bit about the soul being a shield, each time your hit, it weakens a bit.

I am still learning what I have to do, sometimes I feel like I need to go through the anxiety until I'm exhausted by it than it goes away.

Your post was helpful.

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smallwolf — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:04:48 GMT

Thanks for your kind words. I have said to my psychologist that my problems were "first world problems" for many reason and it was seemingly nothing on the surface to account for my thoughts and feelings. Yet for me there were things that happened in high school, family, leaving home that chip away at how we see ourselves. So it was a slow burn for me until recently - the last shot that went through.

do you have any distractions and coping mechanisms?

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JacintaMarie — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 03:04:12 GMT

Hi Tim

I've been trying to list all the things I'm grateful for and I also tell my negative thoughts to go away (in private of course).

At times I do feel like it's "first world problems", there are people who are worse and I'm clogging up the system!

At work they probably think I'm pathetic, I've recently found out a colleague's daughter has depression, which makes me worse, she's seen some horrible stuff. I have told someone at work but they seem like they don't believe me and I wish I never mentioned it.

I'm trying to distract myself with stuff but sometimes just going through it till I'm tired or venting it is good.

But thanks for your kind thoughts too.

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JacintaMarie — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:51:47 GMT

Today it's been a struggle, had depressing thoughts most of the day. Been trying to tell myself I'm having a moment.

Just sick of the thoughts in my head, of my self pity & negative & self absorption.

I didn't talk much at work and when I did, I said stupid things & dumb things.

I hate these thoughts and I hate not being positive & I hate having stupid opinions that people end up looking at me as if I'm an idiot, though this is what my head is saying.

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mocha delight — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:04:07 GMT

Hi jacintamarie I know exactly how you feel as I was feeling that way 2-3 days ago but today I think I’m feeling ok. Just know if you ever need to chat I’m here for you ok no matter how little or how much you feel like sharing 🤗

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JacintaMarie — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:16:05 GMT

Hi Mocha delight

Thanks for that & you can talk to me. Today was a bit better though people's sarcastic comments can be a trigger! I know I shouldn't feel pathetic over it but I do, 38 years & still feeling like it.

How was your day!

I hope I can stop feeling like this!

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mocha delight — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:04:04 GMT

Hi JacintaMarie I’m ok today I’m 31 oh and I made a appointment with a psychologist today it’ll be my first one ie as I may be on antidepressants but I’m not officially been diagnosed with depression yet.

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smallwolf — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:30:03 GMT

Good luck with your psychologist appointment. Hopefully you are not too nervous about it. I would find it liberating on that I had an explanation for how I was feeling. Keep in mind I have garden variety depression and anxiety - nothing more specific than that. But I could then find tools to help me cope.

And HI to JM! It has been a while. I hope you are going ok. I did read you can be triggered through sarcasm.

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JacintaMarie — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:24:35 GMT

Hi Mocha delight

Hope your psychologist appointment goes well!

Hi Smallwolf

Yes, unfortunately I think sarcasm is a trigger, it's pathetic I know, need to be stronger. How are you?

Some days are good and some are bad, today at work I feel like I'm boring, because I don't have many light hearted moments or laugh much, I think I am boring.

Sorry I don't know why my brain can still think of these thoughts , it just doesn't seem to end. It might be hormonal, & the world has so many worse things rather than my pitiful worries.

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mocha delight — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:30:27 GMT

Hi smallwolf my friends ok and as to the family member there’s not been any new update yet. And yes I do want a diagnosis/answer but I don’t want to rush it or anything like that. As I’d rather the right & accurate diagnosis then a rushed mis diagnosis if that makes sense? I may not gel with this psychologist but who knows. I also may have to see a few psychologists before I find one I gel with. But the one I have a appointment will I’ll give her a fair go in seeing if she’s the right one before I make up my mind even if that means if she’s not the one that does the diagnosis.

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mocha delight — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:31:52 GMT

Hi Jacintamarie me to 🤞

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JacintaMarie — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:19:51 GMT

Had another day of negative thoughts. I tried to keep quiet and that did worked, unfortunately when I spoke I think I said the wrong thing.

I mostly always say or do the wrong thing, so sick and tired of saying the wrong thing, so annoyed with me.

So much better when I'm silent! Thanks for letting me vent.

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mocha delight — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:09:30 GMT

Hi jacintamarie I’ve not had a good day either but on the bright side it’s nice to come here to a safe place that has other people who understands and it brightens my day a bit.