Been called names because of this:
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 5:29 pm
I've struggled and about half the time, actually, "managed" depression for my entire adult life. After working my (psychological) ass off for years... for decades, I've developed a real pet peeve for self-victimization.
Oh yea, there's been times when it seemed every external force, every person, didn't want me to get better; to get into a better mental state. THAT idea was horsesh*t.
You want to get better? Then YOU have to work for it. YOU. Not a doc; not drugs; not group therapy. YOU have to want it and work for it. And I am here to tell you that the work is HARD. And by work, I mean, find what works for you and develop it. Sure, yes, get the help: the doc; the drugs; therapy. But they are not answers unto themselves. Only tools.
Remember, life is messy. You'll get dirty. It's okay. But do NOT expect someone or something outside of you to get you to a good place. No one is coming to scoop you up. Hard to hear, but true.
Take the responsibility for yourself and seek out the tools you need. Get the help. Do the work. You must. Nothing will yield results without your input. Go. Do. Feel better. Good luck.
Oh yea, there's been times when it seemed every external force, every person, didn't want me to get better; to get into a better mental state. THAT idea was horsesh*t.
You want to get better? Then YOU have to work for it. YOU. Not a doc; not drugs; not group therapy. YOU have to want it and work for it. And I am here to tell you that the work is HARD. And by work, I mean, find what works for you and develop it. Sure, yes, get the help: the doc; the drugs; therapy. But they are not answers unto themselves. Only tools.
Remember, life is messy. You'll get dirty. It's okay. But do NOT expect someone or something outside of you to get you to a good place. No one is coming to scoop you up. Hard to hear, but true.
Take the responsibility for yourself and seek out the tools you need. Get the help. Do the work. You must. Nothing will yield results without your input. Go. Do. Feel better. Good luck.