topic Caged in my mind in Depression

Caged in my mind

Minta — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:57:26 GMT

I've never really sought help in a forum but as My psychologist is fully booked for 2 weeks and I am having 'odd' feelings (lack of a better word to use there

I am feeling caged, in my mind, I want to do all these things but due to circumstances for each one I cant so my mind is just screaming at me. My imagination has got it picture as a woman (as I am female) in a cage trying so much to get out, like really fast..... I don't know how to describe it

The things include study, but due to finances at the moment I can't continue for 3 months (i think this is the main one causing it), Art, but I don't have any canvases, going out, but my anxiety is interfering and if I am being honest I do want to stay at home as Its been a busy Xmas/end of year.

Does anyone else feel this way? How do you cope? What are some ways to subdue this feeling?

Caged in my mind

demonblaster — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:11:13 GMT

Hi Minta welcome 🙂

Yeah it gets like that doesn't it, it's often when we can't do things that we want to more. Our mind's can be masters at pulling us down

Wondering can you do some art on paper or cardboard until you feel up to going out to get canvas

Do you do exercise at all can be great for relieving anxiety & depression if going out is too much there's some that can be done at home

Distraction I think you being into art would probs be a good one I know no canvases but even a cardboard box could give you a bit of freedom
Have heard here about some apps that are good for anxiety & calming down I think one's called smiling app

All best to you Minta a couple of wks will go in no time then you'll be able to see psych again
Hope to hear from you again 🙂

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Croix — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:02:02 GMT

Dear Minta~

There are times when PTSD, anxiety and depression set up mental roadblocks that stop my activity, a discouraging and frustrating sensation ,leaving me feeling useless. Each thing I think of doing has a pile of objections - all seemingly very valid. Later on I'm able to do the thing in question, the blocks were in my mind.

I do try to ease myself out of this state, and attempting to do things I enjoy is probably the most effective. I read a great deal, and if even that fails with the mind overriding concentration then movies are the fall-back. As Demonblaster says exercise is excellent, I go for a walk. If I can be with someone that too can make a difference.

(That app is called Smiling Mind, free for a smartphone. It takes practice but can change how your mind is thinking quite effectively)

As Demonblaster says, use substitute materials -perhaps pencil sketches of the occupant in that cage - a series portraying getting out?

Croix

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Minta — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:25:14 GMT

Thank you for your replies, I did read them back then but forgot to rply!

demonblaster - ended up doing art on some paper I had laying around 🙂 felt much better! I have bouts of anxiety where I don't exercise and recently found a good youtube channel for at home exercise. Thanks for the app suggestion!

Croix - definitely relate there! I didn't get around to portraits of the feeling but might keep that as a back up when I feel this way again! Thank you so much!

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demonblaster — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:00:32 GMT

Minta hi ☺

Apologies for late reponse although we cant see I did a thumbs up

Happy to hear you felt some relief doing art on paper.

Good you found a home exercise regime on u tube.

I hope your lifes easier for you and that you're able to continue with your art

All best ☺