Posted by llrrrpp on June 5, 2006, at 7:46:52
In reply to my chest hurts, posted by cmsdphx on June 5, 2006, at 6:17:39
Hi cms
It sounds like you are in a lot of pain right now.
Is there anyone in real life that you can talk to about this stuff? It sounds like you're overwhelmed with feeling bad about yourself. I feel like that a lot too. I know that there is a part of you, though, that wants to get better. A part of you that *hopes* and has faith that tomorrow will bring a better spirit. That's that part of you that you have to listen to. The part of you that is planning your summer vacation, or the part of you that has obligations to your loved ones. Listen to that part, and it will help you get through the dark times.Will you consider seeing a therapist, or your doctor and telling them what you are going through? I know that you feel like you're all alone. You have been isolating yourself and that makes you feel even lonelier, and you have been thinking only about the bad things in life, and about yourself. But if you talk to a therapist, or your minister, or a doctor, or even a friend that you trust-- you will find out that there are a lot of ways to help depressed people. I'm being treated right now. I have made some progress too. I can sleep and eat again. Two weeks ago I was in really bad shape, like it sounds like you are. Now I have a few good days here and there. You deserve some good days too. Everyone deserves good days.
Getting out of your depression is slow-going. And it's hard work. It probably took a lot to get to the point you are at. You won't be able to wake up and shake it off. But there is a lot of hope nowadays for folks like us. You are reaching out, and that's the first step
Take care of you and keep in touch
-ll
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