An Introduction to Hope

[WhispersOfHope]

Hi all,

So as part of registering a new BB profile they suggest posting a welcome. Honestly I would prefer to lurk for a while but I supposed this is better for me anyway. I don't expect this to be read or noticed and that doesn't bother me. I am happy to contribute to the internet aether, as it were.

Let's see about me, I am a wife and mum, I have 3 small kids and I suffer from depression. I have for some time, many years before becoming a parent and have only recently started being serious about getting help for it. I do see a therapist (highly recommend to anyone) and even though I have only gone a few times I have already noticed a remarkable difference in my mindset. Even if that mindset flutters in and out as it pleases.

I am perhaps only here because my husband has been concerned over some thoughts I have had recently and he wanted me seek help immediately instead of waiting for my next appointment. I see his point but also I know myself and know my intrusive thoughts and do not plan to entertain them. Nevertheless my oldest is old enough now to understand more and I wish to be better off to affect him as little as possible.

I am a sad, boring person most of the time but have my moments of wit and fun. I hope to be more me this year and less sad and boring.

[missep123]

Hi WhispersOfHope and a big warm welcome to the forums!

I am very glad that you did post because you are very good at describing your story and I became very interested!

I don't think you are boring at all!

I think it's really great that you have been having a good experience with your therapist! May I ask what kind of techniques or coping mechanisms have you been learning?

Here for you!

[Katyonthehamsterwheel]

Hi there and welcome!

I have a feeling you're anything but boring - what does more you look like? Goals are great!

Glad you're finding therapy to be helpful. It's always encouraging for anyone reading along that is thinking about getting some help. I too, love my therapist.

Hope to see and hear more from you. Katy

[geoff]

Hello WhispersOfHop, and a warm welcome to the forums.

Anyone who posts a thread or a reply has every right to be noticed, they've come to BB for a reason and pleased you have.

As you've mentioned 'intrusive thoughts', have you been diagnosed by your doctor/therapist as these are what many people also suffer from, including myself, and for me they're associated to anxiety, which for someof us have OCD.

I'm not a qualified doctor but know from experience just as others may also relate to.

Please don't be afraid for posting, everyone is just as important as the next person.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

[demonblaster]

Hi there Whispers of Hope loven the name btw and hi to everyone posting and reading too ☺

I liked your post hun I certainly didn't see anything boring either as has been mentioned.
What I saw in your first post actually was...
• Courage to post when you weren't quite ready.
• Honesty
• Concern for others.
• Importantly some self like... boom having a sense of humour still pushing through, that's a major win over depression.
• Also should be at the top of the list a clearly loving thoughtful mum and wife or partner.
• I admire people that can articulate as well as you did
• Saw a cruisy person there too
• Someone who's prepared to listen and do. kudos
So nah nothing boring about you.
Depressions the boss at making us feel worthless. What it also does because we're in vulnerable states is sucks our energy so we tend not to talk to negative thoughts and challenge them we just automatically believe them.

I think it's ok to think is it something I could work on but from vast experience it's just that gremlin in us wanting us to be down.

We need to be firm and determined with belief we can get through helps no end. In most cases we can too. We have the tools in us.

Great you have a good psych to reach out and learn from.

Feel free hun to talk about how you are if you like as you can see theres great caring support here.

Best to you. Hope to see you around 👋🕊

[NobleAlarc32]

Hello, WhispersOfHope, and welcome to the Beyond Blue message board!

I agree with the other members who have welcomed you thus far (and who have yet to welcome you, of course) in that, based on initial impression, you are anything but “boring”. In fact, having the strength to seek help and support for your depression, as well as share your story - one with which many of us here can relate in some way - speaks volumes about your character. Anyone with the strength and resolve to address their personal challenges and seek a better state of being is not boring. Inspiring... amazing... these are perhaps far more accurate, at least based on initial impressions.

Once again, welcome to the forums. I hope you find comfort and support in this caring, non-judgemental space. 🙂

[quirkywords]

Whispersofhope,
I too welcome you and agree with the encouraging posts others have written. I like DBs list.

Your name is a lovely one and reminds me to listens to hope.

When you write post here as well as the ones who reply many more will read it and realise you are not alone. Your words may encourage other first timers to post and be heard.

Thanks so much for taking that first step and sharing your story.

[missep123]

Hi WhispersOfHope!

How are you doing?

I think the encouragement and support on this thread is so awesome!