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Originally Posted by ablankscript
Sometimes for big changes to occur we have to take big chances and put alot on the line. But it is so hard for a person with anxiety and depression to push themselves to be able to take any risks. In a way it reminds me of the movie of "the girl next door." It is too easy to just fall into The typical life of working a 9-5 for a paycheck in order to pay the bill. Then they entertain themselves with superficial friends superficial entertainment, living vicariously through
Hollywood. I have been living what you have described, I see no point to anything. I have forced so many things in my life that I don't even have any accomplishments that I am truly proud of, there is nothing interesting to do other than what I have to do. Even in crowded places I feel like I can hear a pin drop because I feel so isolated and distant from everyone else. Sorry I really have no answers for you other than telling you that you aren't alone and maybe look into stoic philosophy.
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It's ok that you don't have any answers for me. Just knowing you "get it" and that I'm not alone in this helps me to know that IT IS in fact, part of this illness and NOT a character flaw of my own. So many times people will try to make it seem like it's (you) not your mental illness causing us to be difficult to get along with. And all that does is push us further into isolation. It's not helpful in any way to affix common sense answers to a complex problem such as this! We cannot simply "think happy thoughts, get out and go do things, just smile and be happy" when in the grip of debilitating depression. Normal people don't get that. They don't know why it's so hard. And we can't really adequately explain it in terms they'd understand! Their advice is like standing in front of someone who's paralyzed with two broken legs and telling them to simply "get up and walk! It's easy. Just do what I do." RIGHT! For them maybe! Anyway, I'm ranting again and all I really wanted to say is thank you for posting!