may be helpful

[Starrlight]

I notice I need extra rest and I need to ask for help with the things I would normally do with no problem 😌

[Dolphin14]

Those are self care things

You know your limits so you ask for help. You listen to your body and if it needs rest you do that.

Those are positive things my friend

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Praying for a sudden shift. I need to do some things for my kids that I am scared to do and I need to believe I can do them. But for now I will rest as I believe I can and try not to overthink anymore.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

I believe in you. I've watched you pull yourself up many times. You got this.

Take your rest first. Then hopefully the things you need to do will be easier to accomplish

❤️❤️

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes they will be easier when I’m up for them…thanks beautiful sweet one

[Agora1]

Very helpful Starrlight. Sometimes we don't see the signs as they need to

be pointed out so we remember to get back on the right path. Thank you xx

[Swilly97]

I thought I replied to this but I don't see it but anyway, I love this post! Very helpful and thank you for sharing it.✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Starrlight in reply to Swilly97]

✨ ✨ ❤️ ✨ ✨

[Starrlight in reply to Swilly97]

I’m depressed tonight How are you?

[Swilly97 in reply to Starrlight]

I'm sorry you're depressed 😔. I'm ok but just ok. Kinda barely ya know? 😕 I hope you feel better. Huggggggggg

[Starrlight in reply to Swilly97]

I know yeah I hear ya. Life is hard. Big ol hug backatchya

[Starrlight]

I was just thinking of you yesterday . Good to read of you and the football. Sounds fun. Hugs to you and pixiebob. I’m watching movie as I haven’t energy to get up and find something better to do

[Swilly97 in reply to Starrlight]

Same Starrlight. I'm watching a show on HULU. 😕 Positive vibes your way ✨️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Starrlight]

Rainbows always remind me of promises kept and the hope in that

[Starrlight]

Love you 🥰

[Starrlight]

Haaaaaaa!

[Kat63]

I’ve been doing most of the things on that list for most of my life.

I think everybody in my family has had depression and/or an anxiety disorder for at least three generations.

[Starrlight in reply to Kat63]

🥰 (((((((((((((((((Hug))))))))))))))))))🥰

[Swilly97]

Twinkly!!!!! Huggggggg and thank you 😊

[countinghyacinths]

I wish I saw something like this months ago, maybe it wouldn’t have gotten so bad now if I did. I thought I was just a weak and pathetic brat. Turns out it was a depressive episode, literally learned about that just yesterday. I think I might be coming out of it but it feels as if I’m getting dragged deeper with every misstep.

Sometimes I’m scared this heaviness will never leave and clarity may never fully return, but I’ve learned to try and remind myself (thanks to the people here) that my current reality will not be my forever.

[Starrlight in reply to countinghyacinths]

I could have written this. It’s so hard. Im in a depressive state right now and things are falling apart. Keep reaching out. The hell we go through won’t be always. Sending you light and love.

[countinghyacinths in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you, sending you light and love as well. 🤗

[Starrlight in reply to countinghyacinths]

Thank you Countinghyacinths

[Mrspjsmom]

I notice a pattern. At first it's more chronic pain then I can only sleep for short periods of time so I'm exhausted all day and all night. Then everything else falls apart because I only do what I absolutely have to do so other things pile up. By the time I feel like trying to catch up I push too hard and it all starts again. Thanks for reminding me it's all connected. Going to save this as a reminder. I don't have to do everything in one day.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

That is so hard. ((((((((Hugs to you My friend)))))))) I have a similar pattern.

[SayNOtoPanic]

Love this. So helpful. Thanks Starr. How are you doing?

[Starrlight in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

Hey beautiful! I woke up scared. Im trying to put myself together. Talked to my husband who helped me. But still battling.

How are you? What are you up to?

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Starrlight]

Oh nooo. I feel with you. That sucks. Especially upon waking up. Try telling fear to kiss your ………. And then re shift your focus on your terms. Slow but steady. Hugggggggg.

Happy Halloween 🎃 btw. You all dressing up?

[ladybyrd]

I realized when I read over herphychology list that I'm not as depressed as I thought I was. I guess the real thing I'm feeling is pressure and emptiness in everything I do right now. I've had allot things happening in the past 5 yrs. my husband's cancer, I've had 3 stomach surgeries, we moved, built a house that was stressful but we are now in it. Thankful that's behind me. After all that is said and done these past 5 yrs. it's left me empty and everything feels like pressure to get most anything done and I don't have much to give back to others. I apologize, I didn't mean to dump on you. Glad your able to reach out to other's when you need help, that is awesome! so many people don't have that.

[Starrlight in reply to ladybyrd]

I hear you. That’s a lot that’s happened with you. I can relate. Pressure and emptiness. Interesting, not even sure what I feel.. I’m glad you have passed all those big life changes. I feel like I’m always on edge waiting for some terrible thing to happen and it’s hard to do all I need to do. I’m exhausted.

[ladybyrd in reply to Starrlight]

I am blown away with everyone's post here. Your candor is just refreshing to read. Thank you for all of your openness and honesty. It quites the screaming inside to be heard and validated. Ya'll are just awesome!

[Starrlight]

How are you doing?

[Starrlight]

Cool. I’m not too good but trying my best