Some days

[Jtgreen]

Some days are just harder than others, I had been doing good with therapy and I am on meds. But today is hard as awful as it sounds I feel like everyone at my job is talking about me, acting like I can’t do anything right. I just feel beaten down by my own mind.

[Flymzye]

Try not to let your depression overcome you. I know it's hard, and sometimes it slips and happens anyway. If it does, try to distract yourself.

One of the best distractions is investigation and research. Anything can be complex and interesting. I focused on lakes a few weeks ago. I learned about the oldest lakes. The largest. The deepest. Some lakes hold multiple titles.

There are lakes of acid.

Lakes can fart and kill entire towns.

There is so much to think about and to learn. Flood your mind with information that interests you. Drown out the intrusive thoughts by forcing your mind to question instead of listen.

[Flymzye]

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Any text in blue is another chance to distract by learning.

[argh52]

Did something happen at work? For me, perspective goes out the window on those days. The thing is the bad days always end. One of the primary symptoms of depression is the inability to feel like things will get better, but they always do.

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I’m totally the same way. And yes, things always do get better

[hypercat54]

Hi it is awful feeling a bit paranoid isn't it? In reality I should imagine they have a lot more important (to them) things to talk about than you. It is your mind telling you this, so try and distract yourself and don't obsess over it. x

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear how you feel ..

Sending some good wishes your way 🧚🏻‍♀️⭐️🌻🌻

[Hidden]

If they are talking negatively about you all of the time behind your back, I would feel sorry for them. That means that they have nothing better to do and they have to put others down in order to bring themselves up.

Most likely they are not constantly talking about you. That is anxiety lying to you. Telling you that people are always negatively judging your and that you are doing everything wrong. You are human, you can make mistakes. If there is a problem, then they can confront you, they shouldn't be immature and act mean behind your back like a bunch of middle schoolers.

[Want2BHappy3]

That's normal everyone has their good n Bad days. One BIG thing I live by....is too NOT care what other's think!!! You cannot control the thoughts of others, it'll always be something. Where I use to work people where always saying things about me. I can only control ME. Don't make them so important that they take any Energy from you.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I understand. One of the hardest adjustments I findIs I have to make is not trusting my mind. Sometimes it’s a dark alley where I mug myself. It served me well until it broke. Of course there’s always that saying that just because I’m paranoid it doesn’t mean some people aren’t trying to get to me. Not being able to tell the difference is frustrating. I’m trying to roll with it ( as well as seeking help with meds and counseling). Hang in there.

[Jtgreen]

I know it’s the anxiety that is causing the thoughts that everyone is talking about me and I am trying to remember that I’m good enough the hard part is I felt like that growing up that nothing was ever good enough my therapist is helping me on the thoughts... and thanks for taking the time to write a reply it means a lot

[at123]

I so admire your courage to reach out and share your struggles. I completely understand how you feel; I have experienced a similar situation. In my experience, these thoughts tend to creep up when I isolate myself. Is there someone you're close to who you can talk to about this?

Since you are taking medication, would you be willing to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling?

Please know that you are not alone in this struggle. Sending hugs and praying for you, friend.