Question

How do u guys cope with stress and anxiety? Some days I'm overwhelmed by it sometimes I be thinking about cutting myself. It's crazy how u mind thinks at times dark thoughts emerge and then u have to fight for your life and sanity. Wow

[Celtic27]

Hi dark and lovely I find I have my dark moment so often at the moments and I fond I sleep more just now try not to do cutting yes it may release the pain you are feeling at the time but your left with scars that will remind you of how far you've come so try and prevent the urge to do so ! I have my moments I call them my dark days and they can be hard to bear at time yes I feel worthless and not worthy of being here but then I remember than I have a wife,sisters and brothers i adore and remember the pain I would inflict on them and it helps me get grounded ! I wish you all the best !

[AnxiousSilver]

For me, I have this community, and I also pray. (which both are very important to me)

I don't have people in my life anymore (outside of this group) that understand mental illness.

[SweetTea61]

I absolutely relate to you. I am also so shocked by my dark automatic thoughts; sometimes I say sorry to myself for the thought and sometimes I tell myself to shut the f* up. It has become exhausting to counter act the thoughts. Lots of changes. Best wishes