Feeling Ragged

[Dot_]

I'm not doing okay. I try but it doesn't work. I'm only 22 and I feel ragged. I'm not always like this, but when these feelings hit, they feel like tidal waves. I feel empty and so unhappy, like something is missing but I don't know what.

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Hi. I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. I understand your feelings. I haven't been there in awhile, but I do remember when I was and it was not a good feeling in the least.

That's it; I just wanted to empathize

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Have you talked to your Doctor Dot ??

BOB

[Dot_ in reply to Hidden]

I'm actually seeking counseling now. But it hasn't been consistent enough. I'm considering switching to another location

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Dot the problem at the moment the Mental Health Services are really stressed and it is difficult to get CBT and associated treatments

If you are getting a certain level of treatment and the appointments are set out at unreasonable or extended time period you need to consider ways to help yourself. If you know what has caused your illness try and approach the cause are confront them.

You will need to be brave and make decisions that may not be that pleasant. I made massive changes in my life the problem is people may try and divert you from the way you wish to move on. Keep yourself on track and do not waver, you have the tools to make yourself well and when you begin to understand that you will gain confidence and move on

BOB

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I can relate to having tidal waves of feelings. My recovery from depression has been a lot of ups and downs. Some days I feel too good, like bubbling over with high spirits, and I can predict that a I will have bad let-down shortly afterward. Then I spend a couple days down in the dumps. I have started to view it as riding the tide. You can’t fight the feelings, you just have to ride it out and wait for the tide to change. Looking at it that way has been helpful for me.

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Dude, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Just remember our 20s are apparently the hardest and most confusing time of our lives. I'm 25 now and I think throughout years, I learned how to manage it instead of just trying to find answers. I'd recommend talking to a doctor ( bc My meds work like magic) and have a therapist. One of my friends suggested a personality test called enneagram personality test, which helped me alot to figure out things. I hope this help Remember you aren't alone and you can always message me if you wanna vent

Ps: I have complex PTSD.

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Talk to someone...anyone....I bottled up and numbed all of my depression in my 20’s and half of my 30’s until it put me in hospital with nothing left.

Searching for answers you don’t even know the questions to....

It’s good that you’re here to share 👋

[maddie101]

The same thing happens to me. I just got out of one. It was a rough weekend.

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I'm sorry maddie. Feel free message me if you need to talk

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They are like a wave! I know this firsthand! In therapy I heard the thought. Then I rode the wave. Crest & flow. I ride the wave & hopefully walk to shore with a smile! Try it