Mental Health

[Amz_01]

Hi Guys, I’m new to this platform, I got suggested to use this by someone. I’ve been struggling with depression for quite a few years now and I think I’ve developed really bad anxiety to go with it. I used to self harm a lot a few years ago but I managed to calm that down. I thought my mental health was improving for a while but now it’s declining again at a rapid pace and I don’t know what to do or who to talk to about it. After so many years I wanted to go see the doctor but I feel selfish during this time because of the virus for using the NHS. Also, I know being in lockdown is helping everyone and I will continue to do so, but I can’t help but think it’s making my mental health even worse because I can’t see anyone or talk to any of my friends. It just all sucks and I’ve had enough of having constant breakdowns and panic attacks and I just don’t know what to do.

[Survivingtheworld__]

Hi welcome to the anxiety and depression forum. I’m glad u chose us it’s so many wonderful people here that can provide love and support. U are not alone I know people say that a lot but it’s the truth. If u feel that u need a professional do not hesitate to get the help u need. And if u feel the need to get ur feelings out we’re here.

[Amz_01 in reply to Survivingtheworld__]

Thank you so much!

[SunIsShining]

There are tons of people who are doing tele-therapy and that is actually helping people because a lot of businesses are closing down due to no one being quarantine

[WickNeo]

Reach out to anyone and everyone during this pandemic. Yes, that means write postcards, letters and pick up the phone to call all your family members, friends, neighbors even if you spoke to them last month or last week. Share a recipe. Do your make up. Photograph it and forward it to your friends via text message. I’m sure they’d love to hear from you.

We are all struggling in different ways right now. I have time, but I’m exhausted running around after a six year old with a wicked sense of humor. My depression is high. My anxiety is high. The best I can do is make little bits of progress and write it down on a list that I can see.

Call to schedule a telehealth check phone call. Your doctor or nurse may thank you for not asking about the coronavirus. They get fatigued, depressed and anxious as well. A non pandemic related call may boost their self esteem, since they CAN actually help you with your mental health. Self care is not selfish, it’s how we survive.

It took 30 years of therapy for me to understand that each of us deserve to care for ourselves. To remain whole, we have to build from the inside (self-esteem, self care, sloughing off the guilt complex) and not just maintain appearances of seeming to be ok. This new turbulent time has destabilized us all. You are not alone.

I’m a former cutter as well, so kudos to you for being able to control it!!!! I bet you replaced your self harm with something positive that made you feel better.

Good luck to you. Try new things. Join Instagram and learn to post one positive thing per day. Or, start a journal about your accomplishments. When you feel down, read it aloud to yourself.

Welcome to the forum! Good job for reaching out and good luck!!

[Amz_01 in reply to WickNeo]

Thank you so much for this thoughtful message it really helped a lot and kinda made me tear up a bit. I hope you’re doing okay!

[WickNeo in reply to Amz_01]

I’m glad I could be of some help. I’m struggling today. I need more sun, warm temperatures and gardening to cheer me up. Yesterday was long.

I’ll be starting my positive list soon. Keep moving in the best direction you can every day. Even if you plan a day, that’s progress. Today, I planned going back to school part time in the fall. That teleconference sucked all the momentum and enthusiasm out of me.

Time to take my own advice and walk to get my mail from the mailbox.

[Amz_01 in reply to WickNeo]

Well I hope we continue to get more sun and warmer temperatures ! I hope each day is getting better for you and remember that you have so much to look forward to

[c-mac in reply to WickNeo]

++ on keeping a journal. These days it’s the first direction I turn when I’m feeling anxious. When I was first learning to do it I made a deal with myself that I’d write three pages of anything that came to mind when I got up every morning. (Now I write much less.)

[WickNeo in reply to c-mac]

I took a wordpress writing and poetry class and learned to write stream of consciousness. It is blessing to purge thoughts in the early morning. Self medicating for adhd!!