Mental Illness - Page 7

socialjustice_fsu · 03-06-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WicketWWarrick

Hello all, good to see Andrew and Apocalipstic around. I'd been meaning to bump this thread so check in - you guys beat me to it.

I'm doing okay, seem to be well-maintained. Drugs, therapy, coping mechanisms - that's what makes my life go round. Not much else to report here...

Kayden,
As always good to see you around! Please know you are thought about often and I am always one of your cheerleaders to encourage you on to do great things. You are special to many. - Tamara

Andrew, Jr. · 03-06-2010, 09:00 PM

There is no upside to depression, in my opinion. My entire family, going back generations have this. So, there is no upside about it. It is pure hell from my perspective. I am someone who is very tired of fighting it each and every day but does with my boots on.

Andrew

JustLovelyJenn · 03-06-2010, 11:49 PM

I wanted to say hello again. I havent been on in ever so long. But, I am back once again, in need of my outlet, some place to speak my mind. Some place to feel excepted.

I am going through a phase again, felling unmotivated, depressed, overwhelmed. Slowly things are getting better, but they are not there yet. I wish I could get my mother to understand how much she makes things worse sometimes. That asking me why I am crying and telling me how ridiculous it is only makes me want to cry more. That when I am overwhelmed, sick, just been woke up, and in pain... crying goes along with it all and I don't really have a choice.

Anyway, enough of my rant. I am glad to see this thread still active. Thank you all for being here, even if i wasn't for a while.

Apocalipstic · 03-08-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

I wanted to say hello again. I havent been on in ever so long. But, I am back once again, in need of my outlet, some place to speak my mind. Some place to feel excepted.

I am going through a phase again, felling unmotivated, depressed, overwhelmed. Slowly things are getting better, but they are not there yet. I wish I could get my mother to understand how much she makes things worse sometimes. That asking me why I am crying and telling me how ridiculous it is only makes me want to cry more. That when I am overwhelmed, sick, just been woke up, and in pain... crying goes along with it all and I don't really have a choice.

Anyway, enough of my rant. I am glad to see this thread still active. Thank you all for being here, even if i wasn't for a while.

I totally get that!

It would seem obvious that telling you you are being ridiculous when you are crying would only make it worse. UGH.

Do you live with your Mom? Is there a way to avoid her during those times?

Actually, it's good for you to cry and vent and I hope you find a safe place to cry and feel free to come here and vent with us any time.

I am in hoped that Spring will help us all feel a bit better!

Andrew, Jr. · 03-08-2010, 09:10 AM

Jenn,
There is nothing wrong with crying. Nothing at all. In fact, I posted in one of the threads that it is really lightening the load to cry in so many words. It is ok to cry, even in public. What use is it to hold it inside? None. Everyone cries. Everyone.

Anyone who says differently is a bold face liar. I will be happy to state that for the record as well, or to their face. When my father tried to pull that crap with me at my sister's funeral, I came nose to nose with him in the Parish, and I asked him to just leave. So trust me, go ahead & let it rip. I know that if you asked any of the guys or gals here, they would all agree with me. Ok? Ok.

As for venting, we are all ears. Go right ahead. We will listen.

Love,
Andrew
ox

JustLovelyJenn · 03-10-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I totally get that!

It would seem obvious that telling you you are being ridiculous when you are crying would only make it worse. UGH.

Do you live with your Mom? Is there a way to avoid her during those times?

Actually, it's good for you to cry and vent and I hope you find a safe place to cry and feel free to come here and vent with us any time.

I am in hoped that Spring will help us all feel a bit better!

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Jenn,
There is nothing wrong with crying. Nothing at all. In fact, I posted in one of the threads that it is really lightening the load to cry in so many words. It is ok to cry, even in public. What use is it to hold it inside? None. Everyone cries. Everyone.

Anyone who says differently is a bold face liar. I will be happy to state that for the record as well, or to their face. When my father tried to pull that crap with me at my sister's funeral, I came nose to nose with him in the Parish, and I asked him to just leave. So trust me, go ahead & let it rip. I know that if you asked any of the guys or gals here, they would all agree with me. Ok? Ok.

As for venting, we are all ears. Go right ahead. We will listen.

Love,
Andrew
ox

Thank you both for your responses.

I do live with my parents. I moved back in with them when I got custody of my children back from their father. Hopefully it wont be forever, but, it will be at least until I finish college. I am going back to school in a year or two to get my teaching certificate.

I have a 5 year old son with special needs (most probably autistic) and a 7 year old daughter. I knew when I took them back that I couldn't handle it on my own right now. My anxiety sometimes just makes it so hard, especially while my son is so young still. I need my mothers help, and she helps most of the time, but it seems when I really need the help most she reverts to the old school attitude she grew up with and tells me its all in my head and that all I have to do is just decide not to feel overwhelmed or upset... When I need her most she refuses to help, that is until I loose it and end up locked in my room...

Andrew, Jr. · 03-11-2010, 06:11 PM

Jenn,

It sounds like we are around the same age. I am 46 yo. I do think that our parents come from that age of thinking. For example, "snap out of it" or like you said "it's all in your head". When I was in my young teens I was suffering from a horrible bout of depression. I asked my mother if I could go talk to my doctor. I received a punishment for even thinking that. I was looked at like I had 3 heads on my body.

I totally get it. You most definitely have my support and compassion. I will be praying for you. Take care of yourself.

Namaste,
Andrew

03-06-2010, 11:49 PM	#123
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,994 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I wanted to say hello again. I havent been on in ever so long. But, I am back once again, in need of my outlet, some place to speak my mind. Some place to feel excepted. I am going through a phase again, felling unmotivated, depressed, overwhelmed. Slowly things are getting better, but they are not there yet. I wish I could get my mother to understand how much she makes things worse sometimes. That asking me why I am crying and telling me how ridiculous it is only makes me want to cry more. That when I am overwhelmed, sick, just been woke up, and in pain... crying goes along with it all and I don't really have a choice. Anyway, enough of my rant. I am glad to see this thread still active. Thank you all for being here, even if i wasn't for a while. __________________ --Jenn

03-06-2010, 09:00 PM	#122
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	There is no upside to depression, in my opinion. My entire family, going back generations have this. So, there is no upside about it. It is pure hell from my perspective. I am someone who is very tired of fighting it each and every day but does with my boots on. Andrew

03-08-2010, 09:10 AM	#125
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	Jenn, There is nothing wrong with crying. Nothing at all. In fact, I posted in one of the threads that it is really lightening the load to cry in so many words. It is ok to cry, even in public. What use is it to hold it inside? None. Everyone cries. Everyone. Anyone who says differently is a bold face liar. I will be happy to state that for the record as well, or to their face. When my father tried to pull that crap with me at my sister's funeral, I came nose to nose with him in the Parish, and I asked him to just leave. So trust me, go ahead & let it rip. I know that if you asked any of the guys or gals here, they would all agree with me. Ok? Ok. As for venting, we are all ears. Go right ahead. We will listen. Love, Andrew ox

03-11-2010, 06:11 PM	#127
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	Jenn, It sounds like we are around the same age. I am 46 yo. I do think that our parents come from that age of thinking. For example, "snap out of it" or like you said "it's all in your head". When I was in my young teens I was suffering from a horrible bout of depression. I asked my mother if I could go talk to my doctor. I received a punishment for even thinking that. I was looked at like I had 3 heads on my body. I totally get it. You most definitely have my support and compassion. I will be praying for you. Take care of yourself. Namaste, Andrew