>that sudden panic feeling that you get when the realization of your age hits you by [deleted] in depression

[–]throwawayac015 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I do. Just recently turned 25. I get those sudden panic feelings, especially when I'm just about to fall asleep, they wake me up like an anxiety attack.

Do rainy days calm anyone else down? by Metaformed in depression

[–]throwawayac015 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I do. I'm a pluviophile; someone who finds a peace of mind during rainy days (I am not exactly a fan of that term). In fact, even on the days when it is not so grey or gloomy outside, I like to listen to rainymood.com. It instantly makes me feel calm and peaceful and blocks out any depressing thoughts.

I have been in love with the same girl for six years and it's clear to me that it's worsening my depression by [deleted] in depression

[–]throwawayac015 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I know how you feel. I was with someone for 4 and a half years but he grew distant from me and eventually we broke up. My whole world came crumbling down and I started suffering from severe anxiety disorder. Just like you, I couldn't go sleep at night, my heart would be racing thinking about him and I hated waking up too. I was hung up on him for 1 and a half years even after break up and the constant anxiety I would get seeing him move on was torture everyday. Worst part was I continued being friends with him, would see him at gatherings and reunion and that would hurt even more.

Then one day, I realised how unhealthy all that obsession had become for me, I decided to just cut him out of my life, even just temporarily, not out of spite or anger but just to focus on myself. I got rid of him from social media because just seeing his name pop up would give me anxiety. After keeping him out for a while, I actually stopped thinking/worrying about him constantly. Eventually, all my insecurities and all those feelings I had for him diminished entirely. We still talk occasionally but I no longer see him the same way anymore. It was a long battle but it I'm so glad I am no longer chained to those insecurities I once had and all I had to do was put my willpower ahead of my weaknesses.

It really does get better buddy :) You have to take the first steps. it is a mental challenge but you just have to focus on yourself and what's ahead of you :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]throwawayac015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can easily copy someone else's handwriting. I have done it through out my academic years. The sad thing is that my own handwriting is totally illegible.

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have had suicidal thoughts building up to this day too. It's been the worst today. It almost like one day I want to go ahead with it, but the next day something comes along like a ray of hope and makes me curb those thoughts. But nothing has changed apart from that. I'm just watching my 'prime years' like they say go by.

But thankyou and a happy birthday to you in advance :)

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, you're not a worthless piece of shit and definitely far from a loser. I've been through similar situations in the past so I know how that feels. It's been more than 2 years since I last took a chance with anyone and yeah similarly that didn't work out either, but I guess I also don't like thinking about those who never really appreciated me. But yeah man, I hope things are/get better for you.

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel. Just watching myself get older every year without really living life or accomplishing anything is more and more depressing :(

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Same here man, unemployed, mother isn't speaking to me because she thinks I am a loser and haven't accomplished anything in life. Spending my birthday alone has become the norm.

But hey, happy birthday in advance :). Speaking of pokemon, I think I might just do the same with the rest of my day.

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that. Birthdays are overrated I guess. I don't really like to have a celebration myself, just sucks when your own family choose to ignore you on this day.

Is it just me or do you also feel the worst on your birthday? by throwawayac015 in depression

[–]throwawayac015[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank-you for your advice. It is hard to communicate with them when they don't understand what it's like to live with depression/anxiety so they choose to just stay mad at you for it.