Feeling like [emoji90] and could use some support

bioChE · May 30, 2017 at 02:57 PM

Hey everyone,

Things are really getting me down, and I don't know what to do about it. I feel I'm letting my family down and feel I'm letting work down.

I think my meds are decent. I have good support at home, and have been doing decent at my job. That being said, I feel like I'm in a slump. I've been trying everything I know to feel better. Decent self care, practicing DBT, and trying to rely on my support system. I don't know what else to do.

I met with my psychiatrist last week, so contacting him wouldn't really do anything. All I feel like right now is crying. I'm sad and lonely, and I don't know what else I can try to help bolster my mood.

So I'm reaching out here. I'd be glad to have any suggestions, or just general support from the forum. It feels like I'm all alone. I'm not, but that's how it feels. Thanks for listening.

ChibeeElf · May 30, 2017 at 03:01 PM

Always try to remember that you are NOT a burden, if you was then your friends, family and work colleagues would not be there for you and wouldn't understand you let alone support you. Sometimes a good cry can help boost mood, we all have to realise our emotions at some time that's why we are humans.

jacky8807 · May 30, 2017 at 03:05 PM

we are here for you bioche

I don't have much advice to give but do remember you are not alone. we have all been there.
you seem to work hard for your work and family life. I think you are awesome!

keep posting

Wild Coyote · May 30, 2017 at 03:28 PM

Feeling down and not knowing why feels so strange, doesn't it?
Maybe look a little deeper, you may discover a trigger. Anger, sadness, frustration can hide behind feeling down, along with other feelings.

You offer everyone here great info., insight and advice.
Your contributions to this community are huge.

It sounds like you truly love your family and work hard to support them financially and otherwise.

You have a lot going for you!

You are not alone in feeling down. I am stuck in it, too, waist-deep.
I hope yours can be easily resolved.

WC

~Christina · May 30, 2017 at 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bioChE

Hey everyone,

Things are really getting me down, and I don't know what to do about it. I feel I'm letting my family down and feel I'm letting work down.

I think my meds are decent. I have good support at home, and have been doing decent at my job. That being said, I feel like I'm in a slump. I've been trying everything I know to feel better. Decent self care, practicing DBT, and trying to rely on my support system. I don't know what else to do.

I met with my psychiatrist last week, so contacting him wouldn't really do anything. All I feel like right now is crying. I'm sad and lonely, and I don't know what else I can try to help bolster my mood.

So I'm reaching out here. I'd be glad to have any suggestions, or just general support from the forum. It feels like I'm all alone. I'm not, but that's how it feels. Thanks for listening.

I do get what your saying.

I have no real magical words.

One thing I did start doing a few years ago as my T offered a great idea.

Make a jar of positive affirmations, when your down pull one out , it's not a cure but it has helped me a lot.

How to write good stuff when your feeling shyt ???Google for a list ( thank god for the internet) just write them down don't pay much attention to the words , fling them in a jar and pull one out randomly, I used folded over post it notes of a few colors.

Worth a shot.

Meanwhile distract your self as much as possible.

lilypup · May 30, 2017 at 03:59 PM

I know how you feel. I love that emoji. It expresses my feelings about life exactly.

I have a birthday coming up which is making it all worse.

I like Christina's idea, but you know, I get sick of trying to get better. It's a hell of a lot of work and still things don't fall into place.

Sorry this wasn't of more help. Just wanted you to know you are not alone.

Sunflower123 · May 30, 2017 at 04:06 PM

I understand so much of what you're saying right now. I fully support you. I was ashamed today and didn't want the bipolar folks to know how bad I'm really doing so I wrote one post on feeling utterly alone in some random forum and then another about being so sad I could cry.

You always have such good advise and I always look forward to reading your posts. You make a big contribution here and with your family and at work to I'm quite certain. If there's anything I can say or do to help you feel better let me know. I'm here if you need to talk. I'm sorry you're having such a tough time and I hope you feel better soon. You truly aren't alone.

Unrigged64072835 · May 30, 2017 at 04:12 PM

You help quite a bit here. That being said, sometimes depression sneaks in with no apparent reason. Keep doing what you've been doing and know you'll get through it.

I'm taking a poetry class and I feel I'm not able to put 100% into it (though so far I'm doing well). I think it might be the meds taking a cognitive hit. Whatever, I'm still doing the class and trying not to bail out of it. I like poetry and have done some decent work but lately it feels like meh, so I'm doing some other things. It's good photography weather lately and I've been taking advantage of it when I can.

vjdragonfly · May 30, 2017 at 04:57 PM

(((BioChe)))

I can relate to feeling alone no matter who you have around you. Depression makes me pull away and I have a hard time telling anyone. I'm sure this is a fight you have had before and you made it through and I'm sure you are strong enough to do it again. I hope this will pass quickly for you, I'm sorry your pdoc is not going to be able to help you right now.

Nammu · May 30, 2017 at 05:44 PM

Could you ask your family to watch a completely cheesy funny movie with you? Sometimes we just need to laugh while surrounded by loved ones.

Cocosurviving · May 30, 2017 at 05:57 PM

Christina's idea is good. I do something similar. I think trying to keep myself busy helps me. Usually I have mania in the spring and summer. But lately I've been feeling low. I saw my pdoc last week. He raised my Zoloft to 50mg. For now I've been just trying to stay busy. I hope things get better for you soon.

bioChE · May 30, 2017 at 06:23 PM

Thanks for the support everyone, it means a lot. It's nice to have a place to share where everyone understands and there's no judgement.

Daonnachd · May 30, 2017 at 07:37 PM

My favorite thing is my list of "mood boosters." It's a simple list of things which make me feel good just by reading it. I've included specific songs and beloved people, even particular locations.

boogiesmash · May 30, 2017 at 08:17 PM

Bioche, just remember you are you. You are the only you. Your family loves you.

schofieldmichell · May 31, 2017 at 03:58 PM

What would happiness look like for you? How would you know you were happy, what would be different? Sometimes finding the times when you were happy can give you a map to find it again.

Moose72 · May 31, 2017 at 04:04 PM

Looking at old pictures of me of fun times helps me. My kids make fun of me, but in the hallway upstairs, I have three collages of pictures of me (and my sister) as kids. Remembering those times help me know that that time passed and so will this time, but in the same way, I'm still the same me I've always been. Its soothing.

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ChibeeElf Member Member Since Apr 2017 Posts: 51 7	May 30, 2017 at 03:01 PM #2 Always try to remember that you are NOT a burden, if you was then your friends, family and work colleagues would not be there for you and wouldn't understand you let alone support you. Sometimes a good cry can help boost mood, we all have to realise our emotions at some time that's why we are humans.
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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,842 (SuperPoster!) 14 53.9k hugs given	May 30, 2017 at 05:44 PM #10 Could you ask your family to watch a completely cheesy funny movie with you? Sometimes we just need to laugh while surrounded by loved ones. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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bioChE Magnate Member Since Aug 2016 Location: New York Posts: 2,075 7	May 30, 2017 at 06:23 PM #12 Thanks for the support everyone, it means a lot. It's nice to have a place to share where everyone understands and there's no judgement. __________________ Meds: Latuda, Lamictal XR, Vyvanse, Seroquel, Klonopin Supplements: Monster Energy replacement. Also DLPA, tyrosine, glutamine, and tryptophan
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Daonnachd Magnate Member Since Feb 2006 Location: Napa Valley Posts: 2,116 18 3,379 hugs given	May 30, 2017 at 07:37 PM #13 My favorite thing is my list of "mood boosters." It's a simple list of things which make me feel good just by reading it. I've included specific songs and beloved people, even particular locations. __________________ ><
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boogiesmash Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 2,466 9 437 hugs given	May 30, 2017 at 08:17 PM #14 Bioche, just remember you are you. You are the only you. Your family loves you. __________________ Lactimal 175 mg Pristiq 100 mg Gabapentin 1800 mg Klonopin 1mg. Major depression Social anxiety disorder
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schofieldmichell Junior Member Member Since May 2017 Posts: 17 7	May 31, 2017 at 03:58 PM #15 What would happiness look like for you? How would you know you were happy, what would be different? Sometimes finding the times when you were happy can give you a map to find it again.
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