Who Wants To Talk About Depression?

Hi! How are you?

Depression sucks but I’m too unmotivated and used to it to want to change. I’ve almost stopped caring but everyone else wants me to get better :(

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It gets better. This was me 3 years ago and I’m so glad my friends didn’t give up on me. Let people who love you know, it might just save you xx

It won't get better unless you work at it. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is the safest and most effective way to learn about yourself and whether or not you really have a medical condition. You need to see a counselor that will teach you the behavioral skills needed to live a healthy balanced life.

Don't fall for the quick and easy medication route. Work with people that teach and support your mental health maturity by giving you the tools you need to understand your reactions, feelings, and how to better approach future situations.

What's most important is really learning about yourself and what triggers your depression or anxiety and what relieves you from that negative mind space and feelings.

I've found that writing about my day at the end of the day is the best tool to monitor what, who and when I'm triggered. Having the tangible evidence gives me security and reliability. Once I recognize a pattern I'm able to make the subtle changes or have the awkward conversations needed to address the issue. I have been misdiagnosed with ADHD, Bipolar and Border Line Personality Disorder. After seeing so many therapists and psychiatrists I've found the drugs made me 'gray' or almost lifeless. Sure my mood swings went away but I felt nothing and wasn't any more or less focused. I was still miserable. So I began putting in the work towards building a routine and truly learning about my reactions and why they can be so extreme. Everyday is a battle but they no longer feel uncontrollable.

I hope this helps someone.