depression wins

Depression wins
When depressedalaskan is feeling: down, lonely, worthless, helpless, not worthy, sad, overwhelmed, lost, confused, mixed up, don't know what to do next, stuck in bed, can't be around others, can't seem to get anything done, nothing works right, low, depressed.

I am writing this thread to myself..

((((depressedalaskan)))) you are not any of these things. Depression is lying to you again. Fight back, you can do it. You have been there before. You have come out of this darkness. You can and will do it again. Please hang in there. Beat this ****.

Do not listen to depression.

...You are one of the most caring and compassionate people I know ((((alaskan))))...now please...please...use some of that compassion and caring for yourself, dear one! You mean so much to so many of us here, you see us through so many dark nights...please allow us to help, care and love back, friend? ...

Thank you (((Lost71))). And you are also very helpful and caring here. We have to remember that even when depression wants us to forget. Hugs to you and all here at PC. Try not to let depression get you down. I fight every day and I have to remember to fight. Some times depression wins other days I do.

listen to US, your friends at PC!!!!

((((((((Alaskan))))))))))) You are strong. You are loved. You will beat this. You can do this. You will do this.

HANG ON to what you want out of life, even if it's not withing your grasp hang on until you can reach out and grab it. It WILL happen. It WILL!!!

well said, but it is so often important for us to reach out to others when we're feeling this way - any task can be made easier with a little help

You don't have to write the thread to yourself, we;re always here to listen, it's great that you tell yourself these things, just know that you're RIGHT. Keep reaching out, keep fighting. (((((((((((((((alaskan)))))))))))))))))))

((((((( depressedalaskan )))))))

Some time ago I mentioned something called 'time-sharing' which is a very useful tool, but takes time to learn and you need to practice it. You kind of make a pact with the depression. You allow yourself to be depressed but only when you want it to!

Allow a time every day that suits you to just sit. Say, at 5pm you sit somewhere quiet and you allow your brain to have the low thoughts, feelings. Truly let the thoughts come and then at the end of the hour, you tell your depression that time is up. You must get up after the hour and use some sort of distraction (like cleaning, doing a puzzle, playing cards etc.)

You have to practice this in order for it to work for you. At first you might sit there for an hour and nothing happens, in that case, you arrange for the 'time-sharing' to occur the next day at the same time. If this works for you, you will find that you can get some control on the depression, not by fighting it but by giving it some time.

There are other mindfulness techniques I can go into which would help also, but will leave you with this for now!

Oh how right you are. If we let our guard down for just an instant all the dark places try to take hold.

But you are smart. You know it is just our disease attacking us from within. You know not to believe the lies.

Hang on my friend, you will make it through this battle too. You know from experience not to listen.


kebs

Let's see... "Depressedalaskan...worthless...not worthy..."

ROTFLMAO! Oh, Depression! You came up with a good one there. What other ridiculous statements have you got?

Alaskan, you are right.

Depression has come after you and has decided to take away happiness.

Depression doesn't know that you are stronger than it is...and that you can be happy, you ARE a good person.

HUGS

Thanks all, having a rough time, but I will get out of it. I think.

Hugs to everyone.

((((pegasus)))) What do I do when depression has me from the time I wake up untill I go back to sleep? It has me tight. I so do not like this at all.. Hugs for your day.

I do try. That is why I wrote this thread so I could see my own feelings and to remind myself that I can beat depression. Thank you, hugs for your day.

Yep, and thank you. That is it, keep the fight going. As hard is it is, keep fighting. I know this, if I would only remember it. Hugs for your day.

Thank you, that is what I am trying to do, hang on and fight back. Hugs for your day.

LOL What other statements does depression tell me? You are right. Thank you, hugs for your day.

Thank you - Depression is just to much sometimes and I have to get it out. So that I can see what it is doing to me. Hugs for your day.

How about hugs for your day!

((((((DepressedAlaskan))))))

We care about you so much. You are none of those awful words you used. You are wonderful, caring, helpful, and awesome. Please don't forget those things.

(((((((((((((((( Alaskan ))))))))))))))))))
You're wonderful, kind and caring,
none of Depression's Lies.

Just wanted to ask how you are today ((((alaskan)))) ...and leave a few hugs for YOUR day

((((Lost71)))) ((((Fuzzybear)))) ((((googley)))) ((((Tumnus)))) (((everyone))) Hugs to all Thank you. Doing about the same.

Yes, you are strong and you will survive. You also have all your friends here to hang on to when things get really low.


kebs

(((Alaskan)))

You truly are a good person (((((Alaskan))))) - I see your posts everywhere - always heart felt and sincere. When my physical illnesses drain my energy, my depression's grip gets stronger. Please fight on, Friend, for yourself and to give the rest of us hope when we're falling.

I'm rooting for ALASKA to win today!!!!