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Skeezyks · Jun 21, 2022 at 12:30 PM

It occurred to me, this morning, that the bulk of my depression (as well as a lot of my anxiety perhaps?) is situational. The problem is those situations aren't going to change. So I'm just stuck with the whole mess. Oh well...

Skeezyks · Jul 18, 2022 at 02:03 PM

Where have all the flowers gone (as the song says)... _

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Breaking Dawn · Jul 18, 2022 at 02:29 PM

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Where have all the flowers gone (as the song says)... _

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Oh, my goodness, @Skeezyks.

Is it because this thread hasn't been posted on in a while? Or is it something in your own life?

Fuzzybear · Jul 20, 2022 at 07:43 AM

Breaking Dawn · Jul 20, 2022 at 01:23 PM

Well, I know I'm weird, but I realize that's just part of being my real self. And I am me, whoever that is. Some people believe that what we are really doing every day is dreaming & "life" isn't real. So I guess I shouldn't get so sad or apprehensive about things? I mean, if I'm only dreaming all this... But then, what about the pain that feels so real?

Skeezyks · Jul 23, 2022 at 03:03 PM

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Oh, my goodness, @Skeezyks.

Is it because this thread hasn't been posted on in a while? Or is it something in your own life?

Thanks for your "Mention" Breaking Dawn.

My post was just because no one seemed to be posting here recently. I feel sort-of attached to this thread & would hate to see it fade away.

Skeezyks · Jul 23, 2022 at 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

Well, I know I'm weird, but I realize that's just part of being my real self. And I am me, whoever that is. Some people believe that what we are really doing every day is dreaming & "life" isn't real. So I guess I shouldn't get so sad or apprehensive about things? I mean, if I'm only dreaming all this... But then, what about the pain that feels so real?

In my dream, Breaking Dawn, there is a day when the sadness and apprehension you feel has melted away and you feel a deep sense of peace within.

marvin_pa · Jul 23, 2022 at 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeezyks

In my dream, Breaking Dawn, there is a day when the sadness and apprehension you feel has melted away and you feel a deep sense of peace within.

Well said, Skeezyks. I harbor a similar dream, but for everyone (including me) who faces the trials that depression lays out for us. I gain strength from the fact that I know that I am not alone & from the resilience & experience that the folks here show in their postings. We all deserve some peace & serenity.

marvin_pa · Jul 23, 2022 at 09:13 PM

I've been wanting to post an update of sorts for some time, but it's taken me a while to find what felt like the right moment to do so and the right place to put it.

A few weeks ago, I checked myself into the psych ward for the 1st time ever, where I stayed as an inpatient for a week. By requesting this myself, it allowed me to feel some sense of retaining control - something that has always been important to me. I have to say, that it really did help me, insomuch as I was able to get some physical & mental rest and come back from the downward spiral that I knew I was losing my fight against. So, I find myself back to where I had been a few years past - in recovery, but daunted by the (largely situational) challenges ahead, whilst trying to keep my headspace in a good place. Wish me luck!

Breaking Dawn · Jul 23, 2022 at 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin_pa

I've been wanting to post an update of sorts for some time, but it's taken me a while to find what felt like the right moment to do so and the right place to put it.

A few weeks ago, I checked myself into the psych ward for the 1st time ever, where I stayed as an inpatient for a week. By requesting this myself, it allowed me to feel some sense of retaining control - something that has always been important to me. I have to say, that it really did help me, insomuch as I was able to get some physical & mental rest and come back from the downward spiral that I knew I was losing my fight against. So, I find myself back to where I had been a few years past - in recovery, but daunted by the (largely situational) challenges ahead, whilst trying to keep my headspace in a good place. Wish me luck!

Good luck, marvin_pa!!

Fuzzybear · Jul 24, 2022 at 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marvin_pa

I've been wanting to post an update of sorts for some time, but it's taken me a while to find what felt like the right moment to do so and the right place to put it.

A few weeks ago, I checked myself into the psych ward for the 1st time ever, where I stayed as an inpatient for a week. By requesting this myself, it allowed me to feel some sense of retaining control - something that has always been important to me. I have to say, that it really did help me, insomuch as I was able to get some physical & mental rest and come back from the downward spiral that I knew I was losing my fight against. So, I find myself back to where I had been a few years past - in recovery, but daunted by the (largely situational) challenges ahead, whilst trying to keep my headspace in a good place. Wish me luck!

Thanks for the update marvin_pa. It's good to hear from you. I'm so glad that the inpatient stay was helpful

It's great that you're back in recovery

Wishing you luck

Fuzzybear · Jul 24, 2022 at 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marvin_pa

Well said, Skeezyks. I harbor a similar dream, but for everyone (including me) who faces the trials that depression lays out for us. I gain strength from the fact that I know that I am not alone & from the resilience & experience that the folks here show in their postings. We all deserve some peace & serenity.

Thanks for this post marvin_pa, well said. I have a similar dream. Everyone deserves peace and serenity

Fuzzybear · Jul 27, 2022 at 04:16 AM

little turtle said

I am trying to be a good person...

Fuzzybear · Jul 27, 2022 at 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeezyks

Where have all the flowers gone (as the song says)... _

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I've been thinking the same thing.

Much love and respect to all

Fuzzybear · Jul 27, 2022 at 09:14 AM

Breaking Dawn · Jul 27, 2022 at 11:52 AM

I'm feeling depressed. I tend to post less when I'm feeling this way. Me & the voices have been listening to beautiful music & singing to the lyrics on the internet. I expect to feel better later. I try different things. I hope all of you will feel better, too.

Fuzzybear · Aug 03, 2022 at 06:56 AM

Fuzzybear · Aug 04, 2022 at 09:45 AM

What sort of music have you been listening to? If you'd like to share?

I'm going to try mindfulness (again). I try a bit here and there but haven't got very far with it.

Breaking Dawn · Aug 04, 2022 at 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

What sort of music have you been listening to? If you'd like to share?

I'm going to try mindfulness (again). I try a bit here and there but haven't got very far with it.

Hi, @Fuzzybear!

One of my favorite songs is "Try Everything" by Shakira, from the animated film "Zootopia" (or it's Zootropolis in the UK version?) Anyway, the song is so uplifting to me. Also I like an old song that Natalie Cole did of "Unforgettable". She created a duet of her singing with her father, Nat King Cole, by recording her own voice on top of his old recording of that song. Also I like listening to Sting singing "Fields of Gold." And the music behind him on that recording is so pretty. I hope the mindfulness helps this time.

Skeezyks · Aug 04, 2022 at 07:05 PM

Not much going on in the Skeezyks' world. Same old, same old. I am working on getting myself off of clonazepam. I'm halfway there and, so far, so good. I have to try to do this because it's becoming increasingly difficult, for a variety of reasons, to get to my pdoc's office every 3 months especially during the winter months. If I can get myself off of the clonazepam, then I can leave my quarterly pdoc appointments behind.

I mostly listen to what's termed "relaxing music" on YouTube. Three of my favorites are: the "relaxdaily" channel, Peder B. Helland's channel, and the BGM channel. Beyond that, I have lots of favorite songs. But one that really gets me where I live, as the saying goes, is (of course) "Nobody Knows Me at All" by the Weepies because... nobody knows me at all... even me...

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Skeezyks Disreputable Old Troll Member Since Oct 2015 Location: The Star of the North Posts: 32,762 (SuperPoster!) 8 17.4k hugs given	Jul 18, 2022 at 02:03 PM #722 Where have all the flowers gone (as the song says)... _ _ _ _ __________________ "I may be older but I am not wise / I'm still a child's grown-up disguise / and I never can tell you what you want to know / You will find out as you go." (from: "A Nightengale's Lullaby" - Julie Last)

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Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,331 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Aug 04, 2022 at 09:45 AM #738 What sort of music have you been listening to? If you'd like to share? I'm going to try mindfulness (again). I try a bit here and there but haven't got very far with it. __________________