Depression and Anxiety Thread
- Thread starter JohnBM01
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- JMarine25
On the notion of leaving social media, I left Instagram earlier this year. Of the three major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), I've had the worst experiences with Instagram. I also was disappointed with the options for sharing material on Instagram. More importantly, I feel my creativity took a hit while getting rid of Instagram because it was my best outlet for sharing pictures. I had to do it, though, because I was overall not satisfied with the service. I can't stand TikTok, so don't even think to see me there in sharing (especially) videos.
I still have grown a bit sad to where I've unfollowed more Twitch channels. One I felt did me completely wrong. I was banned from one channel's Chat when I didn't even say anything bad or did any suspicious behavior. Then the moderator(s) for that channel wasn't accepting unban requests. I was so supportive of that channel, and now I've left. May even think about blocking that channel from my recommendations.
You all have to handle yourselves any way you can on online platforms. Just keep good faith and remain strong. Also...
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
I still have grown a bit sad to where I've unfollowed more Twitch channels. One I felt did me completely wrong. I was banned from one channel's Chat when I didn't even say anything bad or did any suspicious behavior. Then the moderator(s) for that channel wasn't accepting unban requests. I was so supportive of that channel, and now I've left. May even think about blocking that channel from my recommendations.
You all have to handle yourselves any way you can on online platforms. Just keep good faith and remain strong. Also...
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
- 26,822
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- JMarine25
You never know what someone may truly be going through. Those who seem okay may be hurting inside and may not want to get help from other people. In these cases, you have to try to brighten someone's day who may not be having a good day.
Fall/Autumn is coming up later in September (or Spring in the Southern Hemisphere). Cooler weather sometimes is linked to having greater levels of depression, since there isn't as much light around. It is also why people take part in light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). So if you suffer from this, be sure to get the needed help and take different health measures to maintain your good health.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
Fall/Autumn is coming up later in September (or Spring in the Southern Hemisphere). Cooler weather sometimes is linked to having greater levels of depression, since there isn't as much light around. It is also why people take part in light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). So if you suffer from this, be sure to get the needed help and take different health measures to maintain your good health.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
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Hey pal, thanks for replying.
Things has changed since I posted this, but I can't really say whether it's for good or bad since it feels like some went good and some went bad. I'd probably lean towards getting worse though, but I'm just living it.
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Hey, man. From personal experience I can say there isn't a "cure" for depression or anxiety. Only proper management and coping skills to live a quality life.
Personally I am clinically ocd which has lead to a Major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. I've been on every med available to no avail due to sensitivity and side effect issues.
I've done therapy, been in hospitals, and residential programs. It's all the same. It's up to us to want to live the best we can. Over the years I've come to realize I'm going to just be ok and never great. I know when I'm getting bad and take steps to head it off before I slide further and I know my limits.
Having things to do is my biggest help. Focusing energy on something to shift my thoughts and understand the voices aren't real. It's all just in my head and like every other time the bad period passes and I'm left to heal. But, it never truly all goes away.
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I've been down lately, and I thought a bit about taking a break from social media. I do still need social media to promote my content online, but it's just more of needing some time off. Some people completely remove their social media accounts entirely, like I did with Instagram earlier this year. Social media can sometimes contribute to depression or anxiety. So if you need time off, do so to help recover.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
- 7,102
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Yeah I do, anxiety that somehow leads to mild depression.
MedigoFlame
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It's been about 3 months since my therapist had passed suddenly and I feel like things have only gotten worse. Of course not having an outlet to talk to hurts, but I still think about her and wish she was still around to live her life. Sometimes I ask myself why it had to be her and not me who left this world. She had a puppy and kids to be with, which just feels cruel to know that she's gone at 55 years old. I still feel myself haunted by the fact that she disappeared and possibly died the day we were supposed to meet for a session. Blaming myself for not doing something like even checking on her or anything to prevent this, but I really should know it was nothing anyone could have predicted. There is still no public word on what happened to her and I don't want to pry.
Not having her around has only made me notice more negatives in the world. I can't help but feel frustrated with how things are going in society and focus on the "smallest" bad things that happen. I feel angry with myself for not crying since her passing, but it finally happened today whilst I was talking with my doctor who had recommended my therapist.
With all the bad things I find myself noticing more and more, I just want to hide from the world.
Sorry if I sound like I'm rambling as I still feel like a jumbled mess.
Not having her around has only made me notice more negatives in the world. I can't help but feel frustrated with how things are going in society and focus on the "smallest" bad things that happen. I feel angry with myself for not crying since her passing, but it finally happened today whilst I was talking with my doctor who had recommended my therapist.
With all the bad things I find myself noticing more and more, I just want to hide from the world.
Sorry if I sound like I'm rambling as I still feel like a jumbled mess.
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Some things are just out of your control. You can't adjust those things. I'm still sorry for your loss. I do hope you can find someone willing to work with you and help you when you're down, @MedigoFlame . Even if you are your support system, remain hopeful.
- 26,822
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You know, lately I have been into a different kind of creativity to enrich my mind. Of late, I have been trying to perfect making some dips. I felt today I've made better progress towards what I wanted one of my sauces to be. I been trying to perfect a butter-cheese dip. It has occupied my mind creatively and given me something to practice. So I mentioned before, try something new and fun to occupy your mind to feel better.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
MedigoFlame
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Appreciate it @JohnBM01, I'm sure she would want me to keep working on myself. I've heard from others that their first therapist didn't work out, but she was my first and was amazing. I suppose it helps thinking of all the good she's done for me and likely many others in the years she's worked.
I still visit her grave site when I can. Kind of wish I knew what I could offer to the site as I've read that Jewish cemeteries prefer you not leave flowers. (Her family is Jewish, but she wasn't as into it)
Something about losing her just makes the world feel so much more cruel...
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Instagram was the biggest time-sink for me. I erred for weeks about deleting it from my phone, and once I did, I barely even noticed. Had more free time, though! At least youtube has educational and meaningful content, everything I've seen on Insta is drowned out by talentless, scantily clad teenagers who think they can dance, and funny cat/dog videos.
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I am sorry if this isn't the place for venting, but to be totally honest I have no one to talk to. My dad passed away today while on a bike ride, completely sudden and unexpected at 65 years old. He was very active and had no known health issues, so I am having trouble processing this. He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail not long ago, rides his bike frequently for 40 years, hell he is more active than I am. How can this be? I'm crushed.
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Oh, my goodness... I am very sorry, SPhilli911. My condolences go out to you and your family. Grieving the death of a loved one isn't easy. I hope you are able to deal and recover as best as you can. Try to connect with some qualified individual to help you get through all of this.
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Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate this message. It will take some time to process, but many family members will be around for support soon, so that's a start. I was very lucky to have spent the last day with my dad sitting around a fire reminiscing about everything. Surreal to say the least, I learned a lot about him the day before he passed.
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I am glad to hear your last moments with him were productive or happy moments.
My condolences to you and your family. Take some time to yourself when you get a chance, and as John said, a professional could help.
- 26,822
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- JMarine25
Sports fan depression is fairly real. After watching my Houston Astros lose the World Series to the Atlanta Braves, I actually couldn't sleep a bit last night. Just the thought of another Houston team losing just adds to the redundancy of Houston sports teams losing big games or major championships. I may find myself not watching as many Houston sports anymore because the same futility continues until some hope is generated.
I also went ahead and unfollowed some more Twitch channels, even including one major streamer I just never felt connected with and decided to leave after following for so long. Just a number of things to get over this sad sports fan deal.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
I also went ahead and unfollowed some more Twitch channels, even including one major streamer I just never felt connected with and decided to leave after following for so long. Just a number of things to get over this sad sports fan deal.
Don't let depression or anxiety win.
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So sorry for you loss. Reach out if you need to vent.
A little over an hour ago my father was taken to the hospital. It doesn't look good and I'm afraid that I lost him. If this is the case, I have nothing to live for anymore and will end my life as well. It's pathetic but that is how I feel right now.
I always knew this day would come. It's hard, very hard. I don't know what to do. I'm home alone, I'm not allowed to enter the hospital.
This could well be my very last post on GTP.
I always knew this day would come. It's hard, very hard. I don't know what to do. I'm home alone, I'm not allowed to enter the hospital.
This could well be my very last post on GTP.
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Please do not do that. Please just wait and give yourself some time to take things in before you do something so final as that. There will be something to live for. The search may seem impossible but I promise you will find something.
As a side note, there's an app called Wisdo. It helped me a lot and I strongly recommend it.
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This past Thursday marked four years since my grandmother passed away. When you lose a loved one, you feel empty. However, life goes on, and you have to be strong. I lost my biological father back when I was only seven. Now I'm 38. I hope for the best for you and your family, kikie.
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Brett
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The last three weeks have been very difficult. There are moments of good, but so many moments of bad. I keep telling myself that it is myself causing this, but it seems to do little good. Medication has helped, but I really need to talk to someone on a regular basis. However, taking that step to see someone is difficult. It should not be difficult, but it is.
