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when i get that low i have to push myself to do things that are “enjoyable” but don’t feel like it at the moment. for example hanging out with friends, taking yourself out to eat, or just simply putting a movie on to take your mind off of things. i know it’s much much easier said than done. low lows are just as hard even maybe harder because you feel as if you don’t deserve joy, everything is very hazy and black and white. what helped me during a really bad paralyzing depressive episode was meditating before bed and in the morning when i wake up. even that in itself is a small leap of faith. we are here to help ❤️
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Thank you ❤
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You’ve prob seen this phrase thousands of times but the thing that always helps is I tell myself that I’ve always got through the bad days, and I can do it again
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Hey, we’re here for you ok? ❤️ Like the above poster, I also have to force myself to put things in my calendar. Even small things like going for a drive or walking through the city and getting an ice cream and people-watching, maybe striking a conversation with the cashier. For me it’s a way to remind myself that there is a world out there outside of my brain. Also, something I have found myself doing out of desperation, when in those low-lows where I felt like I was rendered choiceless, is just to completely and utterly accept all the anxiety I was feeling. And to even go a step further and say to the anxiety “come on then, do your worst, show me what you’ve got, come on - make me crazy!” This sort of aggressive approach helps me when I start to feel like anxious thoughts are taking over and that they’ll eventually make me crazy. It’s like this one guy on YouTube said, “if you could THINK your way out of anxiety, you would already be free. So what makes you think that you can THINK your way into insanity?” In other words, he’s saying that it’s impossible to force your brain into doing something “bad” that’ll hurt you.
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I appreciate you and all the others taking time to post and help me. I truly mean it when I say it helps. ❤
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Remember that no matter what, your and inspiration and you matter to everyone here, especially me. And that no matter what, youll always have us. Please dont give up on us yet. Weve got you. ??
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Thank you ☺
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I’m at the lowest I’ve been I’m in just declining. First time in my life where the thought of ending it popped into my mind. I’m not going to but that’s just how bad it’s gotten. Should I tell someone I know and trust about my mental health battle
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