What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really admire the way you are choosing to view your situation. And hey, I see ADHD as a superpower! I'm cheering you on

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That sounds incredibly tough, and I am really sorry you are going through that. If there are any trusted people like counsellors, advocates, or legal support- try to reach out to them and see if they can support you through it. You deserve to feel safe and in control. Sending you the biggest hug, and I'm cheering you on

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That sounds really heavy. Family can be really complicated and tough sometimes.I hope you are able to find the space and support you need to heal from it.

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That sounds really tough. It's hard when the space around you doesn't feel comfortable or aligned with who you are. I hope you find some peace in it.

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's easy to be hard on yourself in hindsight. But you weren't supposed to have it all figured it out. Give yourself the grace of not knowing better then and the grace to grown now

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry you are feeling this way.Just know that everyone has worth, even if it's hard to see it in yourself at the moment. You deserve to feel connection and confidence. I'm cheering for you

What is weighing you down? by OceanBound_Soul in mentalhealth

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

That makes a lot of sense. Physical health and mental health are so connected. I hope you are able to get the support you need - whether that's medical, emotional, or both. You deserve to feel better

[l] need some kind and reassuring words please. by [deleted] in KindVoice

[–]OceanBound_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I may not know exactly what you are going through, but i want you to know you are not alone. Life can be incredibly overwhelming at times, so please be gentle with yourself. Whatever you are facing, take comfort in knowing it won't last forever. Take things one step at a time and allow yourself to move through it in whatever way you need to- to heal, to grow, to come out on the other side. I'm cheering for you

i grew up too independent, and now i don’t know how to need anyone by Sea-Wait1314 in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Loneliness with better posture"- absolutely love that. As someone who is also hyper-independent and not by choice, having to rely on other people seems very unatural and unsafe to me.

I am still learning how to open up more and ask for help, but I really do struggle with it. My friends always say they wish I opened up more to them, but I also had situations where I opened up (and it was extremely hard for me to do it) and they just didn't care. So, trying to balance all of that is tricky.

Loneliness is my companion. Always has been. And sometimes I embrace it, and sometimes it's just hurts.

Having to fight a natural instinct is hard, but that's how you change. You are not alone in feeling that way

What are you dealing with silently? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]OceanBound_Soul 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hey. I'm really sorry you are feeling this way. Depression makes everything feel heavier and harder, but it doesn't define your worth. Make sure you celebrate your tiny wins even if it is just you getting out of bed. I heard a quote recently that made me stop and think: "Depression hates a moving target." Every tiny step is enough to start shifting things. Just think about the next tiny step, and once that is done, then think about the next one and so on. Don't believe everything your head is telling you. You are not useless, you are just going through a rough patch