Just saying hi

[Dogdude]

Hi I'm Rob...

That's probably all you need to know about me as everything past that sucks.

take care of yourselves.

[geoff]

Hi Dogdude, welcome to the forums and I'm sorry that no one has replied to you much earlier.

A brief post but one that does say a lot, and I know it's not easy to post a comment about yourself, but all of us have been through our own type of depression and have struggled with it for years, even now we still have people trying to cope with it, but have given all of us their time to help others.

We never criticise, all we want to do is help you with suggestions and from our own experience.

Geoff.

[Quercus]

Hi Rob 😊

Good on you for putting yourself out there and posting.

It's ok if it feels like it all sucks at the moment (mental illnesses and the associated baggage/traumas that come along with it can be exhausting after all).

I'm curious to hear what has made you feel down enough to want to talk if you feel like sharing any more.

By the way three things that definately don't suck that I see are..

Your username. What sort of k9s do you have? I have a german shepherd. A black dog to comfort me when the black dog strikes.

That you gave reaching out a shot. Not easy to do at all.

The chuckle your post gave me, thank you. I relate to feeling like my world has gone to pot at times and your post was relatable.

Nat

[Dogdude]

Sorry for being so negative, feeling a little better today.

Some more info about me...

I was given a 'potential' diagnosis of Bipolar 2 about 5 years ago, an underlying Dysthymia and more recently anxiety.

The potential thing gets to me sometimes as I handle black and white better than grey, if that makes sense.

Just have times when I'm over life but there's not much you can do about it...

Thank you Geoff and Nat for taking the time to reply...

Rob

[Dogdude]

Hi Nat,

I have a Beaglier named Bella. Little trouble maker!

Thanks for your reply

Rob

[Dogdude]

Thank you Geoff.

The battle can get tiring at times, but losing a battle doesn't mean you've lost the war...

Just have to try and remember that next time I come crashing down! 😊

Rob

[Quercus]

Hi Rob,

Thanks for posting again. It really does feel good when people stick around to talk more.

I get what you mean about black and white being easier. The unknown factor gets me down at times. It's ok to be negative by the way... Some days are just utterly crap and we need to vent.

I had to google Beaglier for a photo because I'd never head of a Beagle/Cavalier cross. They're adorable and I keep thinking what a great choice. Mischief and chaos is not always a bad thing if it helps you get out of your head a bit!

How are you feeling today?

[Dogdude]

Hi Nat,

Thanks for your reply. I've slipped down a bit again unfortunately. Too much self analyse but I can't stop doing it. It's crazy how I can give people advice but can't do it myself.

I seem to be constantly focusing on the bad things about myself and my life, yet I know I need to look for the positives. There are plenty however they never stay at the forefront of my thoughts.

Wow here I am unloading my crap, sorry Nat, I haven't even asked how you are!

How's life treating you?

[geoff]

Hi Dogdude, I wonder whether when we have done something positive we tend to always think about how we could have done much better, these are negative thoughts aren't they, and aren't we taught at school of 'how could we have done better' in an activity or an assignment, and then told to write down or think about how could this be possible.

Doesn't it always feel like every thought and what we have done needs to be analysed, and even when we are told that we have done an excellent job, there is always that query there, these are negative thoughts.

Is it true that all of us are taught to have negative thoughts, any accolades are much appreciated, but isn't there always someone in the background wanting to pull us down, creating our negative thoughts.

Even when we believe we have done a good job, isn't there someone in the background always ready to rebuke you, absolutely, causing negative feelings/thoughts.

Best wishes.

Geoff.