I wrote in another thread that exercise really helps me when I'm depressed or stressed-out.

My major problem is that I worry a lot, and I even used to have huge anxiety attacks.

Outside of exercise, I had to learn to calm myself down by just "talking to myself," so to speak in a different way--rather than just getting into this loop of asking what if--I just try to block the worst thing that could happen out of my mind. I have to just stop..ya know?

Jers

I feel like that all the time. I've been ok for a few months now, but I felt like that solidly for almost the last year. It was a very dark time. I fell into the og and depended on it, and a whole lotta other stuff!

I'm here if you want to talk, or just ramble!

Have faith - it will get better Trust me.

Jers, hang in there. I felt like that last week. I thought it was just boredom then it started feeling really bad. I felt down and bad. What worked for me was the gym. I definately have a chemical imbalance. After the first day, I felt like I was my old self again.

You really need to do some soul searching and see what works for you.


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Sweeny79 said:

Couldn't we all?

thank you to everyone for helping me feel like I'm NOT the only one that feels this way.

a new friend really provided a little clarity for me last night, it was much needed.

jerseykrs said:

I didn't even know you were feeling this way. Maybe talking about it more would help. That sometimes works for me.

Jersey, I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling like this. And you're certainly not alone. I know this doesn't make it feel any better but I'm *sure* you'll pull through this soon. And when you do, give the experience the

The only thing I can add, to the wonderful advice already given, is to take some time out for yourself. Get back in touch with yourself. Do things which make *you* happy. Silly things, even.

Everyone I know feels like this from time to time so don't be too hard on yourself. But I know you're a strong guy and you'll get through it.

Take care.

I had a day like this yesterday. You need some "me time" by yourself. Or just cry it out. Crying is good stress relieving therapy.

Sorry you are having a rough time but it will get better sooner or later. Trouble/confusion/chaos/sadness never lasts forever.

Hope you feel better Jersey

Sweeny79 said:

yeah, like that wouldn't cause ME more problems!

jerseykrs said:

Awesome to hear- friends that provide us with clarity when we are having a tough time seeing things clearly is always a great thing..

Shanti1 said:

VERY true. Very true.

Sometimes problems, especially when you're dealing with them by yourself, can seem so overwhelming. It's hard to see the wood for the trees. Sometimes all it takes is opening up to another person and it gives you that fresh perspective. And it always helps to know you're not alone in things.

I hope you're feeling better, Jersey.

three days til vacation, I'm taking some advice and not thinking about my life and stress the whole time I'm gone.

yes, after I dropped two hits of acid in my little dorm room at OSU.

Do you have any pets? My dogs are the only thing that can seem to cheer me up or calm me down when I'm really a wreck. Once I start playing with them it just kind of clears my mind for a while. It's like they can care less about any mistakes I've made, they still like me.

Tom said:

Dogs are gifts.

jerseykrs said:

That's good to hear.



You're definitely not the only one who feels this way, babes. I really think there's something about the past several months...something in the stars or whatever. So many people (including myself) have had a ridiculously difficult period at some point recently, whether it's depression, trouble just dealing, or a series of traumatic events. So at least we're all in this together, and I know it will pass. Maybe it's an opportunity for people to support each other, and to finally start reaching out instead of putting on a brave face and acting like we don't need each other.

jerseykrs said:

Try to stay positive

Yes, always when the mania subsides.

I have no answers on how to break out of it. Since mine is from a chemical imbalance that I've learned to live with, I just try to keep in mind that, for me, things aren't really as bad as I see them and wait for it to flip-flop on me again.

The one thing that has helped me the most is writing.

Write. Write and write and write. I have notebooks around here, that if ever found, would surely give me a one way ticket to a padded cell. (Good idea to destroy them after the depression leaves you).


Anti-depressants and talking to a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist don't work for me, but have you considered taking that route and finding out if it helps?

I hope the walls go back into place for you soon. Hang in there...