What to tell myself

Do you think there’s hope no matter how desperate the situation is for a person?

What do you tell yourself when you’re having very dark thoughts and want to disappear? I would like to know how you do it and get through. These lasts days I’ve just been in bed and feeling awful. Intense hopelessness and very dark thoughts. I feel trapped, like I’m backed up into a cul de sac with only one thing to do. It’s frightening. Don’t know what to do...

This will sound hokey (sentimental, contrived) but this is where music and art can help you.

Join a free drum circle. Try to find one that meets near where you live that is free and "donation" only. You have no idea how healing percussion is, esp. when you're part of a drum circle of people. There's no judgement either. Everyone is there to have fun and get in sync with each other.

Find community education (cheap) art classes. Draw, paint, color. Whatever you have at home. Tons of research on the healing effects of doodling and drawing on the brain.

Finally, go for short walks around your neighborhood. Drag yourself out of bed. Just go for a short 5-10 minute walk.

When do you see your T again? Psychiatrist? Do you think it may be time for a med adjustment possibly?

What abou trying to get out for a walk? Even a short one can sometimes make me feel bettr, just getting out of the house for a few minutes. A change of scenery can help.

Sending you strength and support!!!!

Thanks for these. I’ve been thinking of adult color books to focus on. Music is very helpful to me too. Whatever can get me out of my head for a while.

I’ve actually decreased my meds (don’t think this has to do with how I am now). I’m just so tired of them and don’t think they do much good in my situation. It’s external things that affect me.
Thanks for the support!

Yeah, I do think there is hope. Maybe I wouldn't say that when I'm depressed, LOL. Really, there are so many variables in life. Things change. Your life could be a lot different a few years down the road.