Reaching out

Hello all. I just wanted to share my feelings in hopes of feeling better. I take medication for depression and I have been feeling better, more like myself. However, right now I have the stomach bug and feel unwell. I feel pretty rough with the runs and nausea so I just feel like laying down. Now i feel my depression increase and its scary because I also feel very alone. I don't know why this feels much worse than other times, I dont know if it's due to the meds and I am sad and scared. For those who took the time to read this you are much appreciated.

[Hidden]

I’m sorry this is happening, but It’s probably just the illness bringing you down and forcing you to isolate and your depression is feeding off of this. Do your best to get over the stomach bug, and afterwards see where your depression is at. Hopefully you can get well soon and get back to fighting through the depression, we’re here for you.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I think you are right this is my depression feeding off my illness. It's strange how mental wellness can have an effect on you physically and how physical wellness affects your mental health. Can I ask why you chose your username?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yeah it’s a weird cycle that our minds have to deal with.

And despite being able to make friends, I've always been shy and a little bit reserved.. also a bit of worry that someone i know could end up on this site lol. So altogether it was the best i could think of, and also made some sense.What about your username?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I can relate to the whole being shy thing except in my case it would be called social anxiety. My username is just a joke I make about how Garfield is my spirit animal because I love cats, lasagna, and naps haha . Thanks for sharing!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yeah that makes sense. That’s a good choice for a username then lol Garfield is always awesome. And thank you for sharing as well!

[Ted-E_Bare]

Garfield24,

I can sympathize with you. At times it can seem overwhelming, and there are many of us who know what that feels like. It will let up, and some times may seem better, and sometimes worse. For what you are going through, many of us that deal with chronic depression can relate. Know that a time will come when you will feel better.

[Hidden in reply to Ted-E_Bare]

Thank you iys a good feeling to know that I am not alone in the struggle at least. It's strange how it can go from good to this bad almost like I'm hypersensitive to life.

[SirGrits]

Hey Garfield, hang in there. Seems to me you got this well in hand.

[Hidden in reply to SirGrits]

Thank you SirGrits, I sure hope so. Sometimes it's hard to see the light even if it is there.

[Chihiro22]

Honestly I feel the same. Especially when it comes to trying to improve myself. Right when I think I am done I find more things that I need I am insecure about.

[Hidden in reply to Chihiro22]

I think we will always have something that we are bothered by and want to improve. It's good to improve but at the same time we feel not good enough. Let's both try to accept our flaws and be grateful for the good stuff

[Chihiro22 in reply to Hidden]

Yes and I hope you are feeling better