Depressed

[Carlm1234]

I'm just scared and dont know what to do so I'm reaching out for some comforting words of encouragement cause what I've been dealing with makes me want to not be here just complete turmoil and I'm trying to get help before it's to late and need advice on how to see a doctor about it cause I don't want these thoughts but they're there and I can't get rid of them so if somebody can give advice that'll be nice

[Puzzled57]

If you text 741741 there is someone on the other end that will text you and hang with you through your depression/suicidal thoughts. This is in lieu of an immediate therapist. The first thing is to tell someone though you don’t feel like it. Secondly, distract yourself from the ruminating thoughts. Put on music, sit in the sun, watch something, anything to avoid the voice. Peace, my friend.

[gerg]

I don’t like to give advice, but I will be happy to share some things about myself. I have found that I always move out of the dark places, it may take a while and sometimes it is hard to believe it will happen. I let myself know that it will end and I will feel better, it always does. The important part is that I look back, after it ends, and review how I was thinking. The next time I get way down I tell myself again that it will end and I am easier to convince. It is hard to tell myself that things are not that bad when I am standing in some poop, so I try to examine my life when I’m in a better place. I then see clearly that it is my illness that makes me feel so negative.