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Crying for no reason So yesterday, I was happy because I got to see a friend. Also for a bit of background I think I'm winning against depression because I feel quite happy those days.
But here's the thing : I thought "let's watch that cartoon that I like" so I watched an episode that I thought would be right to watch ... | self.depression |
Just started on Prozak/Fluoxatine any Advice? So I’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder for years now but I’ve finally decided I need to try something different to hopefully start to get my life back together.
My prescribing nurse suggested I start with Prozak for treatment and see how it worked I just wa... | self.depression |
I like talking to people, but I think I'm too self conscious :) It's so much easier through text to talk to people, which is why I have no problem doing this. One thing that keeps me from talking is my face gets really red when I talk to people I don't know that well, even if I'm not embarrassed, which leads to people ... | self.Anxiety |
I'm feeling lonely at university and don't know what to do? So I'm a second year student at Uni and I am feeling lonely lately. Last year, on dorm, I was going through some stuff, so I didn't really branch out and make some new friends, and I regret that now as it seems like I blew it to make new friends. People probab... | self.offmychest |
hypomaniaaa okay so I deleted my last post. Feeling very wired. Saw my psychiatrist today. Agreed I was starting to bounce off the walls :-) hahahaha
haven't felt this well in aaaaages! amazing! bloody fantastic! Now to take my bull tranquilliser (lol). Haven't slept properly so let's see how I go eeee
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Too much social anxiety to call the suicide hotline I hate having social anxiety, fuck. It makes being a normal human fucking impossible. I hate phone calls so much. No friends are online to chat.
I'm suicidal for the dumbest fucking reason too. It's because I played basketball and I'm really fucking bad at it like al... | self.SuicideWatch |
End of most trial and error with medication. Hey guys, I’ve mentioned this a few times in comments but I think it deserves its own post at this point. If you have been (or will be) on medication and you want to find a medication that works for you look into this test https://genesight.com/endtrialanderror/
It’s absolu... | self.bipolar |
Why is he so fucking obsessed with me?? I'll try and make this short. My uncle is a complete narcissistic asshole. He has ruined almost every single holiday with his douchebaggery for most of my life. I'm 40. He's 64-ish? I really don't know. I have hated this man since I was little. My family "lovingly" refers to him... | self.offmychest |
All I want for Christmas is Death I got the best Christmas gift in the world: My best friend, my rock, my 6 year old boxer dog Layla just died. I was already feeling down now that killed it. Now I want to join her in death. | self.depression |
I’ve recently gone from some horrible meds to some meds that have worked, yet there are moments when I’ve been happy then immediately become desperately depressed, and it feels as if all the happy moments have been faked. I don’t know if I can keep this up [deleted] | self.depression |
I’m off of all medication (except anti depressants) for 2 weeks and I’m really struggling [deleted] | self.bipolar |
Wondering If Any of You Have experienced this? I was wondering if anyone else had experienced these symptoms, sometimes, out of nowhere nothing will feel real. I won't feel real, and I can't talk. It's like I am living in a dream that I can't control. I definitely doesn't feel like my anxiety attacks where I am hyperve... | self.Anxiety |
My life is okay but I still want to die. I don't want to wake up at 5 on monday again. Can't I just breath some helium and sleep forever? | self.SuicideWatch |
Having trouble sleeping As the title suggests...I am having trouble sleeping or in general getting sleep on time. This has messed up my sleep cycle. It seems like an endless cycle to me. Anyone who has faced similar problems, pls suggest me something :) | self.Anxiety |
No friends, lonely christmas, will be alone for new years aswell.. I keep trying to make friends but i just cant say hi.. it just goes downhill Everytime. How in the fuck do you make any friends sfter 4th grade? Had alot of friends in 4th grade and was happy. Then my parents wanted to move. Haven't had any friends sinc... | self.depression |
Microchunking my tasks (both work and hobbies) really helped me. "Microchunking" basically means devoting ten minutes each to a few categories of things you need to do. I found that ten minutes was long enough to make an impact (i.e. Dishes, practicing music) but short enough to tough out even on the worst days.
As a... | self.depression |
I got a pretty bad roll in life. I didn't think it was possible for someone like me to be as unsuccessful socially as I am. I just wish I could restart. Or be someone else. I'm tired of the difficulty being stuck on the highest level. | self.depression |
Progress with depression I was on 200mg sertraline to treat depression, and 10mg of aripiprazole to treat my ocd and mild psychosis. I've been on antidepressants for 3 years now (9 months building up to 200mg, 1.5 years on 200mg, 4 months on 150 mg and 2 months on 100mg).
Im feeling great, so my psychiatrist wants me ... | self.depression |
Seroquel reduction Ive recently begun to reduce my Seroquel dosage slowly under a psychiatrist, but have been experiencing tingling fingers, some big mood shifts and sleeplessness to name a few, Ive found it highly frustrating, Id like to possibly get some advice on how to manage it and how to help myself :) | self.bipolar |
Think I'll kill myself at thanksgiving dinner I've decided that I have nothing to live for. Something came up that's about to make my life a lot worse than it already is. I hated my life and attempted suicide before this happened. I hated my life and was always miserable, just wanting to die. Now I'm going to be homele... | self.depression |
2017 was the worst year of my life...and the best (long ass post) I'm warning you, this is gonna be a looooong ass post. This will probably get lost in this sub but there are a few things I really need to get off my chest. Also, I'm not a native speaker so baer with me :D
2017 was by far the worst year of my life bu... | self.depression |
I feel like I’m at a dead end and the only way out is to take my own life. [deleted] | self.SuicideWatch |
I’m forgetting simple things lately and it scares the living shit out of me. Have you ever opened the fridge and forgotten what you were looking for, or struggled to remember that one specific, perfect word to write in a comment that you’ve put a ridiculous amount of time into wording correctly, or taken dishes out of ... | self.offmychest |
Winter blues I personally don't have depression or anything like that year round. For most of spring all summer and the first part of fall I'm as happy as can be day in fay out but as soon as I stop getting enough sun SAD kicks in. This is the first year I've really tried to figure out how to help it. A little over a w... | self.depression |
Do you know what it feels like to want to die every single day. | self.SuicideWatch |
Is it normal Post cancer patients. is it normal to feel like you shouldnt have survive ur cancer. you should hsve died from it. The thing that happen after cancer is worse than during it. like saving your life from cancer isnt that worthit. theres no good outcome from it.. idk about anyone else but for me it is. maybe ... | self.depression |
do you feel the need to purposefully throw yourself under the bus / self sabotage it can be small things- like make myself purposefully look bad in front of others so they really know how awful i am
or big things like self harm
i constantly feel like im a rat race against others.... people are so good at what they d... | self.Anxiety |
Why do I feel so alone.. I’ve been feeling so alone lately.. trapped in my own room and even worse trapped in my head. I have nobody.. nobody to talk to about my problems. Nobody to listen to me. Nobody to help. Sometimes I don’t think any of it is worth it anymore. I hide all the pain and pretend like everything is ok... | self.depression |
I missed a dose and I need some help This is all in the same day(today). I was way to busy getting into video games and by the time i looked at the clock it was 3 am and i had school in 3 hours. I woke up debating if I took my medicine and it turns out I didnt. Im taking Lamotringe since I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 ... | self.depression |
I honestly could not care less if I died tonight Take me death. I'm ready. I just want to escape this dreadful existence. I'm done dragging on. I'm done with this constantly depressing shitty life. Just take me. Kill me, please. Please, let me die | self.SuicideWatch |
Why am I the worst? Ever get the feeling that your a wimp that just can't handle life?Everyone else is happier and successful.
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Why I'll probably never date again. Feeling kind of stable the past few days has got me thinking about dating. I'm lonley, but, I doubt I'll date. Possibly ever again.
I just don't trust anyone to stick around during the bad times. Sometimes it's scary to see me change from the person I can be into the bi polar me. It... | self.bipolar |
What are some of the most sure drugs, prescription or OTC on their own or in combos to end your life? Was wondering. I'm 5'10 200 pounds, could get my hands on a decent amount of phenobarbital if need be but in general what are some drugs or substances that you could Take in excess and just go to sleep, no pain nothing... | self.SuicideWatch |
Have any of you read No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai? It is a semi-autobiographical novel by Japanese writer Osamu Dazai who definitely has the signs and hallmarks of depression and talks about his life from a young age on how he feels isolated from the world, describing himself as an 'observer' of society and how human... | self.depression |
This weekend was the 11th anniversary of my dad's death he was 42. pancreatitis following a lifetime of alcoholism.
I blame myself for it. I've talked to people about it but I can't not. I've stayeed up all night drinking and trying to not focus on it. he missed me graduating college, twice, never met my girlfriend wh... | self.depression |
Scared of whats after it. I don't really believe in a God, but then when I see my self going out i imagine my self talking to him as if I failed him and i will go to hell. BTW I am terrified by the possibility to end in a place like hell and literally suffer for eternity. I don't think about religion at all, only when ... | self.SuicideWatch |
Has anyone else experienced constant nausea on Wellbutrin? Hi. I am looking for some input please! I started taking Wellbutrin 300 mg xr about three weeks ago. I slowly noticed myself getting nauseous sometimes, like in the car. However, the past two days it has been constant and miserable. Has anyone else experienced ... | self.bipolar |
Anxious flu? Anyone else find themselves get so worked up you become physically ill?
Lately, I’ve gotten so anxious about different things and running different scenarios, that I end up with flu like symptoms (chills, vomiting, etc). I’m trying meditation and my daily Zoloft, but it just doesn’t seem to be helping. ... | self.Anxiety |
I married a hooker So here’s my story.
I spent a very long time alone. I tried dating with very little success all through my 20s. It didn’t help that I was morbidly obese, in a dead-end job, and broke all the time. Then, about 6 years ago I reconnected with a woman from my past – middle school sweetheart. I knew s... | self.SuicideWatch |
Feeling scared & alone Im NOT stable rn. I just self harmed, im covered in blood, i just took 1200 mg of wellbutrin with 3 shots of tequila. Im useless. Idk what to do | self.SuicideWatch |
Goodluck Today I walked to my usual spot at the library looking for a place to sit. I sat by this girl, I politely asked if it was alright with me sitting here. She gave me a warm smile and said yeah it’s fine. We both went on studying for whatever class we had. While she was about to leave she said, “good luck with yo... | self.offmychest |
Employment Achievement Unlocked! Yes yes yes yes! Today marks 360 consecutive days of employment. I have the next 5 off, and am starting another 360 after that. This means I have been employed for a year. The first time after a few years (more than 5, less than 100)! I'm so proud of myself I'm going to treat myself to ... | self.bipolar |
I think in about 3 years if life doesn't get better, I'm gonna end it. I feel as though every decision I make it constantly the wrong one, no matter how hard I try, I just keep doing bad things or just keep not doing the right thing. If I try hard in a group assignment, I'll always be the one that causes the group to f... | self.SuicideWatch |
Discuss: Our own neurotribe? Perhaps I am late to the game here, but it has dawned on me the last few days that the experience of bipolars in the world might be fundamentally, categorically *different* than that of neurotypicals. Seems obvious, but stick with me for a minute.
**TLDR; Is bipolar more a neurodevelopment... | self.bipolar |
I miss her. Does she miss me the way I miss her? Does she also fear the space that’s growing between us?
She means the world too me and I want to see her happy. | self.offmychest |
Is this depression, or am I just a lazy loser? I have been depressed for several years. Currently taking Lexapro, though it seems to not help. I have no will to succeed in life. I've never had a job for more than a year. I failed all 12 credit hours in community college last semester and I don't want to go back. I hate... | self.depression |
It is funny that the term "biowaste" is not used in English to indicate one's worth In Russian it is often used to convey a that someone's potential or worth (to society or more broadly) is limited to being used as a fuel for a bio reactor. There are plenty of other interesting abusive words in both English and Russian... | self.depression |
I don't know how to deal with everything in my life [deleted] | self.SuicideWatch |
It's too bad I don't own a gun I've had to stick with overdose attempts on my meds but I threw all of the old ones out so it's not enough anymore. Maybe I could jump in front of a train, except not pussy out this time. Being alive is toxic to the people around me and I'll just hurt them more than if I died without them... | self.SuicideWatch |
How many of you were put on SSRIs and other psychiatric medication at a young age? I hopped on the meds merry-go-round as a teen, and now I'm pretty much dependent on meds for life. The drugs have fucked with my dopamine (pleasure) and sleep system, and now I must stay on the meds just to keep from going off the deep ... | self.depression |
Disgust and Nostalgia I was touched sexually by an older boy for several years. At one point he either tried to or did have sex with me when I was approximately 9-10.
I frequently find myself mixed with feelings of disgust for the event and with myself for thinking so much about this event. Interestingly I feel a prof... | self.offmychest |
Keep me company? While I ride out this caffeine-induced wave of fear and anxiety... Tell me nice things about your day and share moments of calm and gratitude. Lots of love to you all. | self.Anxiety |
Anyone not know who they are or even were? I'm 16 and have been struggling with rly bad depression for the last three years. I don't know what my personality was before all this or if I even had one, and now I don't even know who I am. | self.depression |
Stop Spoiling Star Wars I get it—it’s “just a movie” and knowing plot twists shouldn’t detract from a good film. But people who try to be edgy online and spoil it for strangers are the saddest people on the planet. You’re spoiling something that a lot of people have been excited about for years, and you’re robbing them... | self.offmychest |
I don't want this. Woo reddit seems like a good way to post this, unless I need to verify my account because I am using an old account with a password I cannot remember. Don't want to use my new email account which shows my full name.
This is a 50/50 would this be posted or would it not so I won't open myself too much ... | self.depression |
On the edge again I just want to leave everything behind. I made a post in the past and I don't have time to update. I just can't stand being your friend after all that we made and accomplished together. I just want to leave. | self.SuicideWatch |
Depression/Suicidal Thoughts always seem to flood hardest after I take positive steps to help myself. [deleted] | self.depression |
The pain won't stop. Whenever I wake up I always feel this feeling in my chest. It feels so awful it's almost painful. Whenever I take my eyes off of my phone or my computer I start thinking horrible things about myself and that feeling just hurts so bad. I attempted suicide by hanging but failed. I want to talk to peo... | self.SuicideWatch |
I need someone to talk to Hello. I am a 12 year old in 7th grade and am hitting the wave of reality that i have absolutely no friends. In elementary, i had a couple friends desert me to join cooler "groups". I honestly can't stand this feeling of being alone and constantly being laughed at. The other day i started smac... | self.SuicideWatch |
I'm a failure but I wish I had someone to talk to I fucking hate myself all my mistakes | self.SuicideWatch |
I don't know how I let things get this bad I'm sorry if this post is all over the place, it feels like it's been a while since I've been able to coherently put two thoughts together. I've found that it makes sense to me, but the other two people I've tried talking to either couldn't understand me, or couldn't understan... | self.SuicideWatch |
DAE get upset about something so fucking stupid that you dont even want to talk about it im pathetic | self.depression |
I just need to vent and I dont know where else to do it. Whats the point in living when all i really want is to end it? Every day just seems like it drags on forever and is just a repeat of the previous day. It feels like im stuck in a loop and the only way to end it is to put an end to it all.
I fuck up every friend... | self.SuicideWatch |
I hate that I feel like a bad parent [deleted] | self.offmychest |
How do I explain to my dad that I don't want to live? He knows I've been pretty miserable lately (moved across the country to live with him) and to be fair, he's been trying his best to tell me to "look on the brightside, stay hopeful" etc.
I want to tell him that I'm not suicidal, but I just don't want to live. I fee... | self.SuicideWatch |
Was my shrink unprofessional? So, today I went to see my shrink whom I've been seeing for the past three months. Just when I came through the door he said "Well, you look better than last time, are that new glasses?". I was somehow confused, as I looked normal, but ok...
After short talk he said something which quite s... | self.depression |
The Return... Of the Depressed, but Trying. After a sudden hiatus from most of my social media accounts, including Reddit, I've found the strength to come back and face the world haha. Sure, kind of sad that it's resulted in people thinking I ghosted them on purpose (and a few angry messages, wow), and I've missed out ... | self.depression |
If I had a gun, I would have shot myself by now. [deleted] | self.depression |
Goal Setting Sunday 11.19.2017 Let's set some goals for the week! | self.bipolar |
I just got diagnosed After years of suspecting that I had bipolar disorder, I finally saw a psychologist and got diagnosed. I was really pushed to go after I saw how detrimental it was to those around me and the suicidal thoughts were becoming constant. I was a little disappointed when my doctor suggested medication to... | self.bipolar |
Subpar Love Story I didn't write this to feel sorry for myself, or receive pity from anyone. It's 11:00 at night and I just started typing in the notes section of my phone. This is what 20 mintues of typing your thoughts on a screen looks like.
To the Girl I put through Hell,
I never thought this day would come, may... | self.offmychest |
Feeling depressed, suicidal, and hopeless about where my life is going Hello everyone,
I don't know if this is the correct subreddit to discuss this, but I am feeling that I need advice and a listening ear. I am in a top 10 grad program in a STEM field and I personally am not happy with the direction my life has gone ... | self.depression |
I really like how strong depression has made. I really like it man,it's like I am made of steel nothing can hurt my feelings anymore.
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Ain't bipolar some shiet Basically I've been having a great time by myself this christmas and i think I've been hypomanic for like a week. Then i find out today that my best friend is bailing on a party we've had plan for new years for the last 2 weeks so all my friends can go to a different party out of state. They al... | self.bipolar |
Just Need Advice..to start with, I guess Sorry if this is the wrong place for this. First one i came across.
Throwaway obviously, and trying be brief. Would rather shower and try to fall asleep but have the feeling, not that it's uncommon, that i won't be able to.
What are some resources for people places or practic... | self.SuicideWatch |
I’ve been feeling good for about 2-3 weeks now, but why is it I wanna be depressed again??? I miss the constant self-loathing, the non stop sleeping and always finding ways to waste time. I miss being sick to my stomach about something that happened to me recently. I miss being suicidal. Can someone please tell me why ... | self.depression |
Stuck in the loop Here I am at almost 3am reliving all my mistakes again. Not sad or mad, but, still can't stop. I hate this. | self.bipolar |
I’m ending it this weekend No matter how hard I try, I can never adjust to adulthood. I miss Mrs.Sonju and Mrs.Zachman as teachers from middle school. I miss all my friends. Before I leave this planet I’m going to visit them and be on my way.
Our mental health system is just bad, people kicked you down when you show ... | self.SuicideWatch |
I love my best friend I don't know if you know it, but you're my best friend. You make me laugh and you're always there for me. You want to hang out with me and I love spending time with you. Everything is easier with you around, I don't think I would've gotten through college without you.
Thanks, my dude. I love you... | self.offmychest |
What do you do? What do you do when your head is filled with constant chaos and screams and pain and the only person you've ever met that could silence it all won't talk to you anymore because of actions you've done? What do you do? Because I just feel like I should die, but I don't have enough willpower to actually ki... | self.SuicideWatch |
17 and been depressed for awhile okay, im gonna start this off by saying i've never used this website before so i don't really know what I'm doing, but I'm gonna give it a shot. im a 17 year old female who's been depressed for about 4 months now. honestly, i am struggling. i started smoking weed everyday and i can't re... | self.offmychest |
Anyone else feel like the only way to escape feelings hit are through sleep and drinking? I'm currently drunk out my mind dancing round my room singing to wonderwall by oasis and I don't feel so bad. does this work for you? | self.depression |
I am sick and tired of people telling me that I’m so “insightful.” [NAW] [deleted] | self.offmychest |
My toddler has awesome boundaries And she's never going to end up like me :)
We have a book on private parts being private. She calls it her 'fish book' because all the characters are sea creatures in bathing suits. She loves her fish book.
Her favourite part is marching around the room pointing at her toys shouting ... | self.offmychest |
It's only December 2nd. It's only December 2nd, and once again, I'm counting down the days until January. I absolutely dread holidays with my parents (I live at home because grad school was expensive and I'm poor again, but building my savings/move out fund).
Can you have PTSD from your parents constantly arguing?
I'... | self.offmychest |
Having major anxiety about flying alone I’m supposed to fly to see my brother across the country today, and it will be my first time flying alone. I’m very nervous and regretting booking the trip. I really just don’t want to even go because I’m so scared and anxious about it. Have any of you guys experienced this befor... | self.Anxiety |
I want to die A lot of people here have SOs who they love and that stop them from doing it. I don't have that. It'll be so easy to do it. No one will care. | self.SuicideWatch |
What are some ways to cope with social anxiety after weekend fun? [deleted] | self.Anxiety |
Have you ever? Have you ever woken up and started crying for an hour straight?
Have you ever just stood at the edge of a balcony and asked yourself, "if I jumped would I die? Would I be able get over before anyone stops me? Would it free me from this hell?
Have you ever looked at your family and feel so sad cause after... | self.depression |
I Want To Cut Off My Own Arm I'm in my early twenties, and this is an issue I've been dealing with since I was in middle school. I've had near constant shoulder pain since I was really young, and it wasn't till a year ago that we finally figured out what it is: I just have a naturally unstable joint. Even after years o... | self.offmychest |
I am scared to approach a girl. She's beautiful, she goes to my school. I saw her glancing at me a few times in cloackroom. Our eyes meet often on corridors. Today I had the perfect change to talk to her, but I fucked up. And now I think she lost interest... Jesus help me | self.depression |
Quetiapine/Seroquel and drowsiness I've been on 25mg of Quetiapine for around 6-7 months now, and I've been told to take one during the day and then one again at night... My only problem is during the first 8-10 weeks of taking it, I could not physically stay awake during the day, and when I did, my joints felt very ti... | self.bipolar |
How do you stop scaring people off? "It's back. That dangerous feeling of invincibility. It's going to be one hell of a spectacle and you'll think i'm magic. I only ask, that when I start to fly too far out, you do what all others have failed to do. Pull me back. Fight tooth and nail to get my feet on steady ground. An... | self.bipolar |
to those of you with an SO, do you talk about it? does it help? [deleted] | self.depression |
Never actually been diagnosed as such with anxiety but I’m wondering if seeing a doctor would help? [deleted] | self.Anxiety |
Need to Change Depression meds....but SCARED..HELP!!! I have been on Celexa 40mg for over 18 YEARS. It's NOT working and I really need to change but I'm so scared that I'll get even WORSE!! My Dr. has given me a month of Prozac but I never took it because of fear. This month he gave me a new drug Trintellix but I haven... | self.SuicideWatch |
I spent my birthday drinking, crying, cutting myself, and afterwards, in a hospital. | self.depression |
Anyone else physically exhausted after a mixed or hypo episode? [deleted] | self.bipolar |
My love broke up with me a month ago and it's not getting better. I'm 19.
My girlfriend broke up with me a month ago. We were dating for 2 years. There weren't any huge problems between us, except for one: university started and she realized she was young. Fuck, I can't talk about it because I constantly tear up. ... | self.offmychest |
I feel but I kinda wanna just say why...idk if this is even allowed but f-it So yeah what the title says. I feel lonely and sad (most of the time...99% of the time.) Idk. I have 3 or 4 irl friends but eh..i haven't seen them in about a year already. Nothing but loneliness I guess. I feel like they're more of acquaintan... | self.depression |
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