Emotions

[Mike0017]

Someone told me I'm a down person and that since i feel depressed and also deal with anxiety that's its a bad things and that was why she reduced her communication with me it's actually a good friend of mine but now i really can't talk to her because the fact that she said I'm a down person and I sort of bring people down like I'm too emotional it's really affected me..

And currently my family are at some kind of tough conditions and we all had a meeting today I spoke out my mind things were messed up i practically have nothing to gain from the family except love no inheritance so I was trying to make the understand there's nothing for me there.

I just feel like I'm worried about my future and i have alot of things messed up that I'm confused about.

[Hb2003]

I’m so sorry about that lots of kindness and support 🙏- Hiba

[Gordo6500]

Hi Mike , hang in there man , friends and family don’t understand because they aren’t having the thoughts that go through our anxious depressed minds at times and since we look normal on the outside. When I was having anxiety I would pretty much tell it like it was and really piss people off . Partly out of frustration and being full of adrenaline didn’t help either. So don’t be to hard on yourself. Have you tried cbd and Omega3, they helped me a lot you may want try them , if your on meds you have to watch the cbd but the Omega3 are ok . Also you can take L Theanine for anxiety and sleep . Go online and check them out . Everyone is different, but these worked for me , Peace ! Jerry

[Mike0017 in reply to Gordo6500]

Thanks Jerry

[Midori]

Sorry to hear that Mike, Most of them won't have PTSD, and can't understand your triggers.

Cheers, Midori

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi Mike, firstly ur half way there to learning how to deal with things & how to help urself . It's no miracle cure but very very hard work & it's baby steps.

Have accepted that u suffer from PTSD & have you tried to seek professional help & does the military have any thing in place to help current or former service personnel?

The hard work after you accept u need to retrain ur brain & some people do find that a therapist is a good person to help u deal with ur symptoms & others will say that they never found the correct one. Either way it's YOU that does all the work in helping you be a (for lack of a word ) better you. Even this can take years & there will be relapses & situations that U don't want to deal with & thats OK as its all about baby steps & either helping urself & if ur doctor feels you need something to help u take off the edge & help calm ur mind then as long as its helping you & not making you want to do nothing then its a good thing. I work on my wellbeing everyday when I wake up I go through my mantra that helps be loved first by me then I'm set for the day any extra love is for my kids & family there after & as long as I remember not to let anything negative into my brain & mess with my thought process , then its all good.

Do you read much ? Do u exercise ? What things make you happy? Look to keep ur mind busy .

Also the person who called you a downer/down person obvious is too selfish & ur better off without people like that as the more negativity you remove from ur heart the more room there is to fill it with love .

I wish you a safe & very happy journey & it will be a long one.

[gcoop83]

Hey Mike, thanks for sharing what you're going through. I've dealt with periods of anxiety and depression and recently had a friend tell me I was "boring, no fun, and had the personality of a zombie!" She even made fun of the fact that I'm on meds! It definitely doesn't feel good but I try to remember people like that are suffering from something even greater than us - a complete lack of compassion, understanding and empathy and their opinions definitely aren't worth listening to - I try to love them despite their flaws but you don't have to be around them. I know when you're feeling down a little jab can feel like a knock out punch but hang in there, there are good, loving people all around you. Sometimes these are great opportunities to open up to new people or to reconnect with your family in a new way

[Mike0017 in reply to gcoop83]

Thanks

[Operalady]

Hi Mike your not alone. When I was a teenager a lot was freakin going on a a freak guy told me he gets bad vibes from me. Ok God that send me crazy! Yes a lot was going an abortion, a break up, worry about the future, family in chaos , drug addiction, father working 2 jobs and only sleeps for 4 hours a day. I wanted to die and I felt responsible . So important Mike to find what you Love and pursue it. Go back to college. Find a passion!!!! It’s what carries you through. Without that your own life and passions the world can be an emptyPlace. Take it from me I have been there. I am extremely emotional too. Got to harness it with knowledge and life goals and purpose! Find your passion and you will build your whole self up!!!! Take it from one who knows about suffering!!!

[Operalady]

I love singing it was my go to and still is. I love to sing opera and have been very fortunate to sing lead roles . Not at my dream of SF Opera! But community . Without developing my gift and doing it , I would have died . Please find your passion and cling on to it! It will help you express who you are in all your complexity! You will come to Love and appreciate yourself!!! Self growth and you will be able to help others who suffer too find their passion by you example! I tell the truth I am now a grandma and have lived to pass on these truths to you! Take care follow your dreams!!!