How can I get better?

[redpanda18]

I am really really struggling right now and I do not know what to do. I am in so much pain right now emotionally and I really cannot keep going like this. Everyone just tells you "Hang in there, it'll get better!" but it's not getting better and I don't know what to do. My really close friend killed himself recently, so obviously I completely turned off the idea of suicide now, but I truly cannot go on like this and I have no idea how to make the pain go away. Numbing the pain with temporary gratification barely even works anymore, and that is no way to live life. I really need help, I just can't go on living like this.

[Kkakdugi]

Hi! I am so sorry you are going through this. Would you be open to to telling us what you are going through so we know how to help? Do you have any family or friends that you feel comfortable talking to?

[Sunnidayz1]

Talk to us. Losing someone is so heart breaking. Im so sorry for your loss. Life is hard for all of us. Life can be beautiful and amazing but it's hard sometimes. A successful life comes with hardships. Im not trying to minimize how you feel. You are hurting and I understand that and Im sorry you are. You are only human and having feelings is part of that experience. Take time to take care of yourself. You deserve it. You are loveable and worthy.

[kenster1]

hi I am sorry to hear of your dear friend it really is a sad loss I have lost a ew over the years I was really only last year that I had bereavement counselling collectively for all of my losses and it really did help a lot.just in case you didn't know we have a forum on here called bereavement care and share its a small community but very supportive and understanding and it maybe added support to you along with this forum.

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Redpanda,

Excellent advice from all. Book appointment or join support group, ASAP

[Thistooshall]

I totally understand what you are feeling. The first thing you need to do is see a doctor right away who can prescribe anxiety medication. This will increase the amount of Gaba in the brain and stop the wild thoughts and keep the emotional pain at bay. At the same time you need to start on an antidepressant if you are not already on one or increase the dose. Keep in mind that this is temporary and will pass but you

Need medication right now to get you through.

[SearchingForTheLight]

I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost a lot of friends to addiction and other bs but I promise you things will get better. Get moving just walk get some sun. You now have an angel watching over you. I know it seems impossible now but one day you’ll be able to look at a picture and laugh and think of all the good times you both had together. Take care of yourself you deserve it!

[EHR02]

Hearing people tell you to hang on cause it will get better enrages me so much. I feel like they’re basically just saying “it’s your problem not mine” or “well I’m sorry you feel this way but it’s too much work for me to be involved or offer help.” Does anyone else relate or do I over perceive it ?

[mysticfawn]

Hi redpanda.

So sorry to hear about your friend. I know how that feels. Truly.

There is no shame in admitting yourself to the hospital for help. They can help regulate your medication and through that, individual and group counseling, you can work through your grief. If insurance is an issue, go to the local

emergency department and start there. They will not turn you away.

Bless you and pray you get help soon.

[Feathe]

Read Kelly brogan s book" a mind of your own. She s a psychiatrist and reversed her own depression with food, no processed, no sugar no dairy . Eat fresh fruit veg eggs fish organic meat. Exercise. Meditate. Homeopathy. Pray. I was inspired by Howard Storm s near death experience on you tube and started praying. It works!! Blessings!!Take care

[LoveBear]

I’m sorry - sick of those words “hang in there” “it will get better” I feel your pain- keep talking to this community they’ve become my support