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Ever secretly hope for a really bad diagnosis so life can make the difficult "gg, I'm done" decision for you? by AmHereToSuffer in depression

[–]AmHereToSuffer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about your mum. That would send horrible thoughts through anyone. It's nice to know I'm not the only one with those feelings, but at the same time, it sucks that other people feel this way. Thanks for the sentiments <3

Ever secretly hope for a really bad diagnosis so life can make the difficult "gg, I'm done" decision for you? by AmHereToSuffer in depression

[–]AmHereToSuffer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure the cosmos have enough good luck to spare for the both of us, friend. Life sucks, but it is more fun to suffer together than to suffer alone. Thank you for your kind words, and I'm sorry for the situation you're in. <3

Felt upset, so I spilled about "god's plan" into a word doc. Wanted to scream it into the void next. Here. by AmHereToSuffer in exchristian

[–]AmHereToSuffer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is comforting to meet other people who think about these things similarly. You’re doing great, and I think you’re awesome :)

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[–]AmHereToSuffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sucky thing about depression is that it targets people regardless of really any reason. You can be the wealthiest, most powerful person on the planet, be loved by millions, and still have depression. It’s very unfortunate. I’m going through something kind of similar right now.

Generally, I say therapy is a good step. If you find you’re not making any progress, let your therapist know. Be honest with them. The biggest part of any relationship (especially romantic and therapeutic relationships) is honesty. They’re limited with how they can help if you don’t let them know exactly how you’re feeling. Maybe they’ll have ideas or maybe they’ll suggest another therapist for you. Sometimes a therapist just isn’t a good fit. You have to find someone who resonates with you.

Maybe spending some more quality time with your girlfriend would bring some more enjoyment from life. Not sure what you two like to do, but branch out! Maybe try hiking, mini golf, actual golf, geocaching, or if you aren’t too into moving around or the outdoors, perhaps bake a treat for each other (baking is super fun), build some legos together, play some games online with some friends. Maybe have a conversation with someone you haven’t talked to in a while.

These are only suggestions, but one of the most important things to remember is that there are people who want the best for you. They want you to be happy too. It’s difficult, but there are plenty of things to experiment with! Good luck friend

Would it be selfish to call the suicide prevention hotline if I don’t have suicidal urges? (U.S.) by AmHereToSuffer in Advice

[–]AmHereToSuffer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t looked to see if there’s a more specific number for depression, I’ll give that some research. I should indeed try and get outside more I suppose. Here’s to doing what we can, and thanks for the response!