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27-03-2017
07:19 PM
Hello everyone.
I am new to this forum, but I really felt like I needed some extra help. I've been suffering from major depression and generalized anxiety disorders for 8 years now. I was able to get my symptoms mostly under control with medication and CBT, but recently my depression has come back even stronger. I am finding it very difficult to concentrate on my studies, and I fear it's going to affect my graduation. I am going to see my GP about it this week, but I would also appreciate some additional emotional support.
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20-04-2017
04:36 AM
Thanks Automaton for those tips. You are so right about toxic people. I used to have more tolerance for them, but I can't cope with people who want to bring me down, so I do my best to cut them out of my life. Sadly I can't get rid of all of them. My family, aside from my sister, do nothing to help, and keep telling me I'm making the depression thing up. At least that works as a motivation to graduate. I need to move out as soon as I can.
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04-05-2017
11:55 AM
In that case, your plan of action should be to stay in good touch with your sis, but distance yourself, for the moment, from your parents. And get rid of anyone else who is toxic in your life -- they're not loved ones and they don't deserve you.
Once you recover a bit, and feel that you have the strength to face your parents, you should try to be open with them and bravely and honestly communicate your perspective -- communication is very-very important, most relationships fail because of a lack of communication between loved ones. You need to get to a point where your parents will take you and your problems seriously.
Trust me, everything that happens in our minds may be invisible, and is generally not treated seriously by other people, but that doesn't make it any less valid or important! Most people are simple-minded -- they won't understand something, can't imagine it, and won't even listen, until it happens to them. Your troubles, your problems are very much valid, important, and you seem to be on the right track, now, to recovery.
Remember that everything in nature takes time. Progression in the body is gradual -- don't be impatient. Listen to your body, learn about yourself, and create a life for yourself you can feel good in and be proud of.
And try not to be too self-critical. Accept yourself, with all your faults/imperfections. God knows, we all have them -- they are what make this life exciting and beautiful. You were born just right, trust that deep down you know your life purpose, and your body knows the right way to it. Above all, be your natural self, and don't pretend to be something you're not for anyone. You're who you are -- that's all you'll ever be, and all anyone can expect from you -- and you are your best that way. Be *your* best, not someone else's, and grow from that. Take charge of your life, it belongs to you -- don't let them steal it. Keep your spirit close to your heart, nurture it, growing strong, and well protected.
Love,
Automaton
Once you recover a bit, and feel that you have the strength to face your parents, you should try to be open with them and bravely and honestly communicate your perspective -- communication is very-very important, most relationships fail because of a lack of communication between loved ones. You need to get to a point where your parents will take you and your problems seriously.
Trust me, everything that happens in our minds may be invisible, and is generally not treated seriously by other people, but that doesn't make it any less valid or important! Most people are simple-minded -- they won't understand something, can't imagine it, and won't even listen, until it happens to them. Your troubles, your problems are very much valid, important, and you seem to be on the right track, now, to recovery.
Remember that everything in nature takes time. Progression in the body is gradual -- don't be impatient. Listen to your body, learn about yourself, and create a life for yourself you can feel good in and be proud of.
And try not to be too self-critical. Accept yourself, with all your faults/imperfections. God knows, we all have them -- they are what make this life exciting and beautiful. You were born just right, trust that deep down you know your life purpose, and your body knows the right way to it. Above all, be your natural self, and don't pretend to be something you're not for anyone. You're who you are -- that's all you'll ever be, and all anyone can expect from you -- and you are your best that way. Be *your* best, not someone else's, and grow from that. Take charge of your life, it belongs to you -- don't let them steal it. Keep your spirit close to your heart, nurture it, growing strong, and well protected.
Love,
Automaton
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