Terrified of another mistake

Nigelpm
Community Member
My first post..Hi everyone!..I live in a small town in regional South Australia. I am gay and don't really fit in and feel very judged..I am on anti depressants and I am drinking as well...I have lived here for 18 months and only know a couple of people. The couple of people I know-well I cant even class them as friends as I feel that they gossip about me as well.I am at a crossroads. Do I stay and create a business in the town (as I am not working) or do I just accept that I made a mistake,buy a caravan and move to Northern New South Wales which is more accepting of diversity and then put the house on the market if I like it there. I am really paralysed over what to do. In 2015 I trusted instincts and ran off and lived in France-that didnt work out either. I just cant make big decisions anymore and need guidance. I know that life is full of ups and downs wherever you go but should I be around people that are more like minded or just do something here and expect the town to accept me. There are other gay people here that do survive but to me they are plastic and seem to put on a front which helps them to survive.
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I wanted to write about the "Addiction Prison".. I shall try and write about it until the mosquitoes bite (ever prevalent in "depression valley".)...I ASK SINCERELY,PROFOUNDLY and with a sense of begging...is my depression internal rage?(numerous attempts on medication) to stifle,hinder my internal rage which leads me back..today I went on a 6km walk..watched a series on Netflix about the history of the Windsor's whilst adding a comfortable slumber..I then went on to re-organize my kitchen cupboards..I was invaded by excess brown onion skin which triggered me back to addiction..the brown onion skin and Leroy(my Schnauzer cross) was licking my heels..I then chose to "phone a friend" who is about to take on another mortgage of in excess of $250k..(his partner is going halves-so realistically THEY are responsible for $500k and vented how I haven't had fun since 2011..But yet they just get on with the humdrum and being further incumbered...why I chose that date is not really clear.??.but it was chosen....then I went to the smoke shop and vented how Tobacco companies have manipulated our brains...then to the pub and said I want to walk down the street sporting a 'Mankini"..whilst purchasing a toxic bottle of Sauvignon Blanc..which is just "gut rot"..but Mankinis and S/BL can work! .In short is my depression addiction?..Or is my "Rage" the underlying course.of addiction..after all if my natural mother never had sex....I wouldn't be Hooovering up Brown Onion Skin....Your Thoughts?..I know its not Leroy's fault as I have very tasty heels.)

Catharsis indeed! 😄

I know you're suffering with depression, but they were some of the best read's I've had in ages. Chuckled my little 'bi' kini's off! Ha!!!

How could one so obviously talented at making me laugh, feel so full of dark? It makes me feel helpless when I like someone whose sadness pervades their world. You see, I don't really understand depression.

I've been there a few times, once landing me in hospital. But it was the kind that made me indifferent and detached from rational thinking. Ergo, planning my death with an extensive action plan. Folder, tabs and all! (Shaking my head)

12 hrs later I fell to pieces riddled with fear and was out in 10 days. The other times I cried from sun up to sun down. Then took happy pills and returned to life. That's it; sum total of my depressive experience. I wish I had more...still helpless.

Anyway, your descriptive rhetoric expressed humourous deflection with expert precision. My observation only, not necessarily right of course. I've seen you in the depths of anger though. Well maybe not depths, more like a pothole.

Addiction to depression? Hmm...it may not be as facetious as it sounds. For me, when I had a bout of despair, I realised still there a week later, it was due to not wanting to face an impending situation. I felt trapped between fear of repercussions and acting on my own behalf. Once the light went on, (talked to Lifeline 2am) depression lifted instantly. Self entrapment? Addiction to inaction?

That's just me though. You've had yrs of it. I try to look at a baseline to assess myself. But then I know me better than anyone. I've just met you.

How can I help you?? Million $ Question... 😕

Sez x

Anyway, your descriptive rhetoric expressed humourous deflection with expert precision."

 

See there you go again ...such beautiful prose...I get suckered into the beauty of Jane Austens' writing...man,could she string serious shit together...know what I'm sayin?...In Mansfield Park she would write lines perfectly executed by Embeth Davidtz (Mary Crawford) that were conveyed to Fanny Price( Frances O'Connor...Lines like "Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.I quit such odious objects as soon as I can, impatient to restore everybody not greatly at fault themselves to tolerable comfort, and to have done with all the rest"......simply exquisite....tis' a travesty the way English is used now...As far as helping me Sara..you have loads!..you have taught me to laugh at the darkness,laughter always brings light!..today though however I have decided not to dwell on my situation but be proactive about getting out..I am staring an affiliate marketing biz online so I can live anywhere with an income from my laptop...fingers xx

“I dearly love a laugh... I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good. Follies and nonsense, whims and inconsistencies do divert me, I own, and I laugh at them whenever I can.” - Pride and Prejudice

Your tone and perfectly chosen phrases moved me Nigel. I smiled broadly with relief and admiration at your resolve and changed (default) expression. I laugh, therefore I am. 🙂 Yes, it's the best medicine and an enjoyable pastime ta boot!

And I agree; darkness is thus 'only' because of the absence of light; therefore a shadow can still contain grace.

I hear the term; 'A shadow of my former self' often on here. Grace comes in many forms and recognising it can be difficult. Your words fill me with grace and comfort, because it's my aim to guide people out of their darkness. Some respond like yourself, and some do not.

In essence...thankyou for helping me feel valuable.

I'm so very proud of you and your new found endeavours. You have your sights on the horizon which has provided grace; an answer to your dilemma. Online opportunities are abundant and can be extremely successful.

Please keep me in the loop as I can't wait for the next instalment of your journey. And I'm not just blowing my own horn! Ah ha ha..(if only!)

I'm still here...still smiling...still forging

Sez x

Hi Nigel;

Just bumping your thread up so I don't lose it among inactive threads.

I do hope your absence is full of productivity and wonder. 🙂 My world's moving slowly which suits my desire for calm and peace. I don't suffer anxiety/depression as I used to; thank the heavens.

It'd be lovely to catch up my friend. Sending well wishes and loads of encouragement your way...

Warm thoughts;

Sez

Hi Nigel

Its great that Sara and Geoff have jumped in with their TLC 🙂

If you are having a lazy night and want to have a vent you are more than welcome to do so 🙂 There are many gentle people that can be here for you.

I just read what you mentioned "today though however I have decided not to dwell on my situation but be proactive about getting out..I am starting an affiliate marketing biz online so I can live anywhere with an income from my laptop"

I just think you are amazing Nigel and we are happy to be here for you if you need us 🙂

My Kindest for you

Paul