Hello to all with a happy new year thrown in for good measure.
Just wondered what my fellow sufferers thought on the matter of living with Dep/Anx
What do you think is worse, living with the condition and getting by the best you can or being laughed at and the source of others entertainment Knowing you struggle.. ?
All the best folks
Kevin
Being laughed at can be managed. At the very least people recognise my existence. People in the immediate setting might judge me based on how I behave and respond to external stimuli.
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Living with the condition and getting by the best we can is definitely the worse of the two for me. At some level I need to hide my condition. In the sense that I am not even able to get the appropriate help. Sometimes even to close acquaintances not that I have any but there you have it.
Hello There, thanks for the response.
For me it's the being laughed at and talked out when you know for sure it's not your own mind doing overtime....
Cheers
Indeed I used to have social anxiety. Nowadays, I just have become what would people call a non-conformist.
Well, I stopped worrying about labels sometime ago and just want to not do things that make me unhappy.
Still working on it though.
Over many years I have suffered both Mental Health and Chronic disability concerns. What I have learned over time, yes they can give advice and explain coping skills. However no matter what has been said or advised, all falls back on us, we are all responsible in some ways for our own health. Personally I never really discuss my Mental Health Concerns I prefer to walk away. Do not get me wrong if I am unable to do something I explain in some way and expect my reasons to be accepted.
I am having problems at the moment, I am getting confused when I wake up, it does not last very long, I feel I am elsewhere that is more distressing than anything because I have been here for ten years or so. I suppose it is all to do with age.
Shopping some time tomorrow I will need to talk to my Wife what my needs are, I will have forgotten by Breakfast time, A list awaits
BOB
Hello Bob, thanks for the reply and I believe you are correct with the message it's kind of down to yourself to find a way through the storm/ nightmare. Just as you would know you can easily get lost along the way not knowing how to fix the issues and facing idiots that seem to delight at anothers struggles. Good job you have your wife to keep you safe.
Cheers
Kevin
I think being laughed at is like throwing salt on a wound. So yeah being laughed at is the worse
Hi I wouldn't put myself in a position where I could be laughed at. There is no need to tell the world about your problems and issues, only those whom you trust. Never let idiots get a reaction out of you. x
Being laughed at in my case does not happen to my face, I generally just take something like that with the attitude which it deserves, they will never get a second chance. I now prefer my own company an live life accordingly. In some ways I have be ill with Reactive Depression now for many decades, I have toughened up, especially after been medically retired.
Live your life, yes we need to take medications, so what. Move on and live your life the best you can.
Try not to make yourself a victim, be positive as much as you can
BOB
Hi Bob , not on the meds just yet but had dep/anx for 30 years or more, had some anti dep but never really helped much. Thinking about trying them again but not so sure.
That's some good advice in your reply.
Thanks
Kevin
Let them laugh .. Why should it bother us what they think ? Creating distance away from those people will be beneficial to you .. They are indeed toxic and have no place in your life or immediate surroundings
Hello Satsuma, thanks for your reply not so easy when people start rumours and the funny looks increase, can't fight them all too tired mentally. Sorry about the delay replying. All the best
Kevin
If you can take time out away from them that will help so you can get stronger .. They are very weak people themselves if that is what they do .. They do not pay to rent space in your head so they deserve non of your time letting them get to you
Hello Satsuma, going to start therapy next Monday hoping that will help me regain my mental strength although I feel that I shouldn't have to. Is this a sign of modern times as I don't remember people being so toxic and delighting at other peoples struggles.
All the best
Kevin
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