Just another day

blackandblue
Community Member

A lot of people suggest you spend time with friends and family to help beat depression - but depression beats that. I have turned away a lot of my friends with my miserable behaviour, dull moods and boring ego. Yeah, right they must not be very good friends. But, I don't blame them... I would do the same to myself if I could. I am so dull and so lifeless and so miserable. My family are tired of me... time is passing and so is their concern. People also tend to say, time will pass and so will this. Well, it's not and every day is the same. I am getting help, counselling and meds and regular GP visits - I have had several of each. The meds have made me put on weight and I hate it, I am running out of doctors in my area and my counsellor says the same things every session. Yet, here I am, writing another boring, dull and lifeless blog.

 Anyone? Anything? 

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Raven666
Community Member
Hey blackandblue, yeah i hear what ya saying. its very hard to try and try and keep trying when everyone else just seems to shrug it off and think of it as nothing. I feel your pain. If your counsellors and GPs and psychs are disregarding you then I suggest you find someone knew and yes i know its hard. I'm on my 3rd GP and soon to be 3rd Psychologist in 3 years. its tough, its very trying of patience, tolerance of others, self worth and will power. I was getting the same from my dad and our neighbours that dad spoke to, everyone. all we can do is keep trying. I know that depression beats the love of family and friends and the fact that if we could we'd disown ourselves too, i know the whole train of thought process and it ain't pretty i know. but we have to try. Even if its out of sheer curiosity of "whats tomorrow?" I'm not going to feed you the lines that have been fed to me, "its just a phase", "everyone goes through it", "you'll get over it" rah rah rah. I know. i'm struggling with it too.

Santi
Community Member

There is a sense of sameness, dullness, lifelessness to your post. What is something tiny that gives you even a spark of pleasure, can you make it your task to look for something simple to entice one of your senses with each day, and feel some pleasure - a spot in the sun, where you can stand still and feel nourished in its rays, a mindfulness eating of a single chocolate truffle, a gratitude journal where you take photos or list 3 things which you were grateful for in your life today. It doesnt have to be big stuff. My gratitude for today was thought out on the bus home from a doctors appointment I missed, and previous to that had each time prepared to go to but missed a uni lecture, tute, and study session, then returned to bed resigned. Went all the way to the city for drs and was late and missed it. Although I felt like I wasted yet another day, I was grateful that I could buy takeaway, because I couldn't be bothered cooking, and i was grateful I could be there for a friend of mine who was having a hard time, and talk to her by phone which i would not of been able to do if I was wrapped up in the busyness of the day planned, and finally I was grateful that i had memories of happier times where I was not such a shell of a person, and that I have the capacity to still find enjoyment in life even though it is so much more difficult when you feel so crap about your self. I wonder if finding pleasure in small things, could make your life less dull, and you feel less like a lifeless person. Going and doing something different to break the sameness - go to the art gallery, or eat something unusual, try a new recipe - just something that is not sameness. Give it a go. Let us know what happens! I know it takes effort - but what do you have to lose? Just more sameness really.

heyyouthere
Community Member

Hey Blackandblue,

I can relate to you in sooo many ways!

One of the most frustrating things to hear when experiencing a depressive episode is being told it's just a phase. I'm no professional, however from personal experience it is extremely difficult to see light when going through a type of depression. Not only do people become distant but it becomes extremely difficult to keep hold of simple conversation when your mind's in another place. I personally find that reading and listening to music are helpful. Don't get me wrong, sometimes it becomes very difficult to concentrate and follow a book, but when you do, your mind has an opportunity to travel through those pages. A short moment to get lost in something which isn't your mind is always a good thing. Music is also a great way to lift up your spirits.

Narniakid
Blue Voices Member

Hi blackandblue, welcome to the forums and thank you for sharing with us.

It's great that you're receiving professional help and having regular visits with your GP. A support group such as family and friends is important for your recovery, however I completely see where you're coming from; it's very common to feel like your loved ones are loosing patience or interest in you, however that is just your depression talking. Finding conversing difficult is a symptom of depression, and so it's normal that you feel this way, and that's okay; let your family and friends know that you just need some space, but it is not a reflection of your relationship with them, nor have they done anything to damage it. Have a read of the resources on here for some more advice.

I also suggest you take on board what the others have said, and see about taking up some hobbies or courses that you enjoy. Remember that negative thoughts are just reactions to fear and anxiety thrives on avoidance. You can get through this!

Crystal