Hi Kelsey and welcome to the site!
i don't have much advice on controlling bad thoughts but, i can tell you that it is so very common. i am usually ok with falling asleep but, often wake very early with my head full of thoughts that most often are of the gloom and doom variety. Journaling sometimes helps. I often journal in long hand which serves as a distraction and in many cases once my thoughts are on the page they have less power in my head.
i recognized that what i felt this morning was worry and anxiety over many things- current work projects that aren't going as i'd like them to, my dad/family issues etc... and the day did get better, i took the morning slow, read some other posts to "catch up" and then i just decided not to let it beat me... i decided to at least attempt to plow through the day or at least as much of as I could. (i really wanted to call in sick and hide under the covers all day) I made the whole day so far.
Tonight should be alright- its dart night and i will be with close friends who make me laugh (a welcome relief), a nap would be nice as well, but that's iffy.
i'll continue to plug away... thanks
welcome PB and welcome to kelsey too!! i've been around a few months now and found that i too feel totally myself here. PB- it sounds like you are really struggling right now. Daily Llama is right- you can change the negative thinking and low self esteem. The lessons and the support group here will help you with that.
may i ask why no doc, psych or meds? i understand that you don't like certain side effects but, there are
medications out there that don't have such a negative impact on the libido. Perhaps it would be worth looking into again?
again, welcome!
Hi all! damn the stigma of depression! DL i admire you for speaking up about this subject. I've been taking meds for about 7 years and they have been a life saver for me. After a few years i tried going off them with doctors approval. Did in the summer when my chances for seasonal depression would be lessoned. it didn't last long and i was happy to go back on the pills. i am forgetful at times but, not usually for more than a day or two.
There is certainly a place for legitimate holistic and natural approaches, and in my humble opinion they should be combined with "western" medicine whenever possible.
If taking anti-depressants makes me a freak then i shall wave my banner high at the freak parade!!
DL- thanks also for advocating
welcome colour! is your wife getting any sort of treatment for depression? whether it be medications, therapy etc... that could make a difference in how the two of you interact. are you willing to share more details? this is a safe place to share.
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