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Not sure if I’m being dramatic or not.

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I’ve never been in the best mental category. Lately though, I’ve been antisocial, everything seems annoying, and I’ve been very sad. I’m pushing people away and am very paranoid of others opinions. I constantly feel like I’m being obnoxious about it. I recently had a break, and on the first day, I thought genuinely about self harm. I didn’t do it, but the thought that I wanted to harm myself makes me uncomfortable. After that day I couldn’t eat or sleep well, and I argued more with family and friends, and cancelled any plans for the break. I didn’t eat more than 1000 calories in two days, which isn’t healthy for my body. It’s been nearly two weeks, and I haven’t talked to anyone about it, but I haven’t had those thoughts again and I’ve been living life more positively and even made new plans and have been trying to reconnect with the ones I pushed away. This makes me think I’ve been dramatic about the whole situation and I am fine, as other people have had way worse happen and actually have problems. I’m afraid to talk to my family or friends because I have an easier life than they do. Am I just wasting time from people who actually need help?

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optimismrus

It sounds like you've been thru something without any support. That could account for the anger and resentment you were feeling. Are you seeing a therapist? Being able to talk to someone objective is so important because we need to feel validated and understood. If you can't afford a therapist, there are agencies that can help you, e.g. social services, Catholic Family services, medicaid, etc. Finding the help you need will be well worth it. I'm glad you're feeling better and I'm glad you've found our group. We've been through hell, too, and we're here for you. 🥰

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LilyAnnepuppy

welcome to the community.

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blackcat64013

Hi 👋 ,Depression is a complex condition and has periods where our brain 🧠 is struggling to cope and drives thoughts and actions to relieve the distress being experienced. Talking about this turn of events is important - to understand

your triggers and process your thoughts.

Hoping you can a safe place and trusted person to talk to.

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