First, don't worry. I'm not going anywhere. Though I haven't really been here all that much either.
I know this year. But more precisely since last year till today, I haven't been here that much. I mean, I've been here, but not as active.
I've written more than a few journals about me and feeling down and I wanted to thank you all again for always cheering me up. But I... I don't think I'm getting better
I want to get better, I want to do more, I want to come back and talk with all of you again. But I never seem to be able to and it's not for lack of time.
Ever since finishing my final tests (worst experience of my life) I've been very emotionally fragile
There are days where I can work on a half finished piece for hours on end. And there are days like now, where I have an almost finished piece and I can't even move the mouse. And there are days where I can't even get out of bed.
My anxiety is the worst. I feel my stomach clenching and a lack of air. I'm so afraid of losing everyone I end up paralyzed. Both IRL and here
... I guy I followed for many years erased his account this year. he was one of the first people I followed here. When I realised it, I went back and watch all his journals and status... there was nothing saying that he was thinking of leaving, but...
Another friend of mine has had a really horrible year so far. And just like with the last one, I lost contact with him for many months until I decided to see how he had been. Losing his house, trying to survive. Went throw some really desperate moments and I wasn't there for him, when he needed it the most. He is better now, but I can't forgive myself
And IRL, people I know are sick and... there's nothing I can do. There's nothing is can be done. and I don't know what to do. Again, I just end up paralyzed and... just can't do anything
I'm back on therapy and medication as of right now. So far:
-therapy really not good. The first one I went kinda ended up quitting on me and the second one I just started, but it really wasn't a good start (one of the reasons I'm feeling like this today)
-medication... yes and no. I was on some pills for my depression. They kinda work, but they also gave me nightmares, plus I run out. Now I'm with something to sleep and I think it works, but I also think it has a cumulative effect. So who knows how I'll be in a week or so
Sorry for the huge rant. I think some of the stuff here I've said before. I just needed to let some stuff out... again
But, more than that, I wanted to say:
Thanks to all my friend that have always been there for me. Sorry to all my friends for not being there for you
NyanaCreation
i'm sorry to hear your feeling this way. i am have suffured from depression for years. i never got help for it or medication and went trough most of it alone and it sucks. i managed to get myself out of it years later but still have days i break down. the only thing i can say is you need to be active. go to your friends have fun with them and do things you like. this helped me alot and let me see the good stuff in the world again. also talk to your friends about this they know you the best and are the most capable to help as well. (and therapie can help as well if your open for it)
and for not helping friends. look you can not blame everything on yourself. i did that for years as well. broke myself down with that, it brought me down and i cried every day. some things you can't just simply fix. of course you can help a little but for the biggest reasons you can not blame yourself for something that you couldn't prevent. and if you feel horrible now for not doing something in the past you can't change that. do what i do if you didn't do something than, than help your friend now. that's the best way to keep going as well. don't keep your mind always in the past because you'll not be living in the future than. live in the future and when needed look in the past.
i really hope this helped you a bit and i really hope you will feel better soon and i wish the best for you and all of your friends. good luck
drake-rex
Thank you very much for your message
Small acts of kindness like this are a real light in the dark. Thanks a lot for also sharing your story. It means much to me
I needed to get stuff out of my chest, I'm feeling better now ^^