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Posted 2/22/2013 11:36 AM (GMT 0)
was so depressed yesterday it scared me. all i could see were problems in my life - ones that i couldn't figure a way out of. being at work was like torture and all i wanted to do was go home and get in bed.

i did take some positive action and called a friend. that helped a little.

i was in such bad shape yesterday emotionally i thought about going back to the hospital (mental ward). thankfully the feelings passed once i got off work and got home.

not really sure why i am writing this, i guess i just want someone to know i was having a hard time. there are not that many people in my life i can be truly honest with about my depression.

thanks for listening
Posted 2/22/2013 11:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Display,

Things will get better and get easier. Do you work on the weekend? Hopefully not and you only have today to get through. I really hope that you feel better soon. Sharpen up your coping skills. I think with this long winter, everybody is having a difficult time. Come on spring!!!

Take care sweetie. Keep posting. We do understand...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/22/2013 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
one of the really scary thing about yesterday is i felt i had NO coping skills. all i knew was to put my head down and hope things would get better.

i don't really have a lot of friends that understand. and it's a challenge to find a private place at work where i could talk with a friend on the phone about how i'm feeling. i guess i need to work on finding that place.

it's just so easy for me to suffer and not cope.

going to go read the stuff on here about how to cope.

thanks for listening,
Posted 2/22/2013 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
many healing compassionate thoughts i send to you display.
keep strong,
jamie.
Posted 2/22/2013 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
Display, so sorry to hear you are having such a rough time.

When you get like that a trip to the restroom and splashing cold water on your face for a few minutes can be a BIG help.

Also washing your hands into a lot of foam and imagining the foam to be clouds as you deep breathe and relax is another trick.

Pocket stones help, especially if you have one given to you from someone special. It does not have to be a stone, just an object that is small enough to hold in your hand.

I do hope some of this helps you.

Please read the resources at the top of the depression thread, there are some there for DBT know that may help you.

I wish you strength and peace.
Trina
Posted 2/22/2013 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Display,

I find that sometimes I just have to keep the body moving, keep doing what I am supposed to do and when its over I can finally have my melt down. For me it is important to have that melt down, to let it all out so I can move on. In order to function in this world we are forced to hide our feelings, to produce, to act as if nothing is wrong. That can only go on for so long before you explode. That is what I love about this site. I can share my true feelings, let all that crap out and no one will judge, no one will say something insensitive as they understand where I am coming from.

Are you getting any sort of professional help? The thing about depression is that it is a serious disease with serious consequences if untreated. I have seen it at its worst and come back. It is a constant vigilance to keep from going down that far, but as I have been given some tools I now have the power to pick myself up again.

I am glad that you shared-asking for help is half the battle.

You are in my thoughts.

Jennifer
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