Re: depression Wherezmygun: i am in the same boat as you i dont know how to get myself thru this pain that we feel. Just try and find something to take your mind off it. I bought an Xbox and some games i found that helps keep my mind off it for a bit. also working out, like running, weightlifting aslo boxing classes could work to release some anger and pain. when its all said and done the only way i see the pain ending is but finding a new love to fill the whole left from the ones that we have lost. good luck
Re: depression tcc1c: My depression lasted about a year and a half. Until one day, I was standing in the shower saying what am "I going to do with the rest of my life". I kept repeating that until it slowly turned into "I have the rest of my life." and for some reason- it started coming out as a positive expression. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, it does take time but your body, mind, emotional being, or what ever is inside that dictates pain and suffering will tell you when it is finished. Just remember that you have the rest of your life! Remember the future is not set, it is what we make it! ( I think that is a quote from the terminator movie!)
Re: depression Crystal_Blue_024: Hey TCC,
I know, doesn't it suck when people say, "It just takes time." "Just give it time." It doesn't help to hear those words at all, but hun, it is the truth, there is no other answer.... There is no magical word, or spell, or situation that is just going to "pop" you out of the depression... It takes time, patience, and desire to recover... Don't rush yourself... I find myself trying to do that a lot, trying to hurry things along, but in the end it does just the opposite... You have to allow yourself to go through the whole process... You need to work through the pain, the sadenss, the depression, the anger, etc. It's a long journey, but you will make it out...
My therapist advised me that the worst enemy to a depressed person is emptry time, un-planned time... Empty time is when it hurts the most, when we just sit and torment ourselves with our thoughts... So, plan your time... Try to fill up all your time... For example, Monday: I am going to work, then I am going to the gym, then I am going to go home and make dinner, then I am going to call _____, then I am gonig to take a shower and go to bed. Tuesday: I am going to go to work, then I am going to meet my friends to play pool, then I am going to eat something, then I'm gonig to go home and go on a walk... I know it seems kind of ridiculous and childish to plan each day, but it really DOES help... I know you're just going to want to sit home, alone, and be miserable... But don't let yourself fester in the pain... Get out and do something even though you don't want to... As the famous saying goes: "Fake it until you make it!"
(((( HUGS )))))
Re: depression tripny2k6: I appreciate everyones input and help. this morning was the lowest I believe I've ever felt in my life. I was an hour late for work becasue I could not find the energy to get out of bed. I pushed myself to get here though. Now I'm finding myself in a better mood. It IS like a freakn rollercoaster!!
