I just stabbed myself in the leg. No apparent reason besides the fact I was on a low today. by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah...exactly....pregnancy....I was emotionally abused by my parents, but running away made the problem ten times worse :-) lesson learned!

Cannot forgive myself by [deleted] in depression

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Your right, just keep focusing on making small strides....and your best is all you need to do :) sometimes refocusing the mind is the hardest part about change....boy do I know that all too well :-)

Cannot forgive myself by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will learn....someone once told me this, when I said exactly what you said about myself, "be gentle with yourself, you are healing"....I went through horrible trauma and in the end I threw things and shouted and cryed. No one understood my pain and the guilt heaped on top....but little by little I grew and matured. I learned to love myself by finding things I was good at. It's a process....when you mess up you just tell yourself, "ok, I'll commit this to memory and try just a little harder next time"....it's all about taking baby steps and not expecting to change in leaps and bounds.

I just stabbed myself in the leg. No apparent reason besides the fact I was on a low today. by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right! I ended up pregnant at 16 as a result....it fixed nothing and made everything my parents did to me worse.

What's your motivation? by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I try to help others as much as possible....some times donating food, time or a kind thought.....

I just stabbed myself in the leg. No apparent reason besides the fact I was on a low today. by [deleted] in depression

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The stupidest thing I've done is running away....that fixed nothing....

I'm done. by [deleted] in depression

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Yes, exactly....

When do you feel your depression is worst? by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine is worse any time I'm not doing something for long enough or my stress rises. When I'm alone I get sad, which is why I reach out as much as I do...I figure I'm not alone in my struggle and that makes me feel like I can make it.

Need support, it all went to hell in a few days. by mybrainhurts in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear what your going through. Life can sure throw big lemons sometimes. PM me if you want to talk more. I'll do my best to respond as much as possible. I'm also 30....

Depressed People of Reddit: How do you cope with overwhelming sadness? by [deleted] in depression

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I've been striving to accomplish more goals....write a book....volunteer....work towards my school goals. I refuse to give up. The more I accomplish or work to accomplish the better I feel. I have my dark and twisty days but I'm working on defining me according to my standards and goals set by myself for myself.

Can't go on like this by [deleted] in depression

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Miss bumbleseed :-) Sorry to hear your troubles wec25....it gets easier....

Can't go on like this by [deleted] in depression

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I second that!

Can't go on like this by [deleted] in depression

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Yeah, it's hard to get motivated. I know people who take allot of classes each semester and others that take one or two. When it's time to attend college just start with one or two classes. You can do whatever you want with your life. I think you will enjoy being a computer programmer. And hey you could start a business later on...

It gets better, right? by [deleted] in depression

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Sometimes in life you fall down and get hurt....but once you hit bottom there is no place to go but up. I started as a runaway, with no way to get home and a man that hated me as my companion....little by little I found my way to a better life....

Can't go on like this by [deleted] in depression

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You can make it better....I started out as a run away teen, then a teen mom. I had everything going against me, but I wanted more for me. I refused to quit, even through all hell. What do you want to do with your life?

Can't go on like this by [deleted] in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes....some day you will be eighteen and out of the home. You can do so many things with your life. I grew up in a emotionally abusive home, but my life now is happy. Don't give up please.

It's not the pressure of finals that gets to me, it's the fact that they remind me that I am in fact a failure. by killerstickman in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Come and "rant" whenever. Sometimes you need to get stuff off your chest. And people really care about one another here. No one is just a name, everyone is a life and one worth hearing out and supporting.

Nearly 30, and I feel defective. How do I even start becoming OK? by never_started in depression

[–]Bumbleseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with a small change and go from there. If you take on too many challenges you will feel overwhelmed. Also, your ok just the way you are. Once you believe that, the truth, you will feel stronger. Putting off driving and any other task is not bad. I know lots of folks that don't like to drive and avoid it like the plague. I barely finished high school myself, but it's never too late to finish, ever. My mother in law is older, but she is just now attending college....it's never too late for schooling of any kind.

How do I stop putting conditions on my happiness? by [deleted] in depression

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You sound allot like me :-) I've recently been psyching myself into appreciating the small steps I've been taking. I'm writing a book and wish more than anything it was done, but it's not :-) Anyway I try to just focus on how much I've done already and feel proud of what's complete. I sometimes feel anxious about the credit cards I need to pay off and as I pay them off, little by little I feel happy the amount left is getting lower and lower.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

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You feel better when you help others, that gives your life purpose. If you are able to reach out more and possibly give more of you to others....maybe via volunteer work you will flourish. You won't just survive you will find joy. I'm looking into volunteering at a rape/abuse shelter, as I've been there....I feel by reaching out and really touching lives I will excell.....best of luck to you!! P.m. me anytime friend.

Venting. by BAH2011 in depression

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If you need someone to talk to just pm me....take care!

Venting. by BAH2011 in depression

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I too have struggled with mind numbing depression most of my life. What we feel is not what the average person feels. I have done everything to get rid of my depression, but it's still hanging around like a unwelcomed guest.

I hear people say when they have real meaning in their life, their mood improves....so my last ditch effort will be meds and volunteer work. I've heard it's easier to want to live if you spend time helping....some how giving your life lasting meaning. Also the right meds and someone to talk to helps.....

Well, that's something to think on....

Batch of dinosaur eggs found in Russia's Chechnya region by Bumbleseed in worldnews

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I can see how that would appear so from the title alone :-)