Depression | Talking about mental health - Episode 4

[@ChadeGB]

Had depression here for a long time, my piece of advice, for what it's worth: On those days you're struggling to get out of bed, those days it feels like taking a shower is too much, those days you can barely bring yourself to make yourself something to eat. Do it. Force yourself, make yourself, those are the days it's most important to do those things you can't handle doing that day. When I feel that way and then go ahead and make myself do it anyway, it exhausts me, completely drains me, but it feels good after, like an accomplishment. Because the little things matter.

[@ApocalypticRenegade]

The first woman's words sum it up perfectly "their's just something missing"

[@MotorStorm66]

What's missing is probably a purpose in life.

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@MrCompassionate01]

I am 23. Technically my life is okay-ish but I have almost no friends, an apathetic alcoholic family, no career and nothing to look forward to. Nobody would care if I didn't leave the house for a week and I spend more time visiting hospitals about my severe eye problems than going out and meeting people. The town I live in has no prospects for making friends unless you drink, which I refuse to do. Basically nothing good is going to happen to me any time soon. Why am I writing this? Just to get it off my chest. I'll just dump it on this relatively remote corner of the net and hopefully that'll make me feel better,

[@MindMentalHealthCharity]

Hi MrCompassionate01, I'm so sorry, it sounds like you're feeling really lonely and hopeless. Have you heard of our online support community Elefriends? There are people there who have been where you are now and will offer you friendship and support. You can visit it at www.elefriends.org.uk. We also have some info on loneliness which may be helpful www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/ Take care, Ellie from Mind

[@Jooders]

I'm in the same position too man

[@MrCompassionate01]

Judd A few days after I made that message I had a chat with my mum about it during a long car journey and it really helped a lot. I didn't come out of the conversation thinking anybody cared about me (even her) but I *did* come out of it realising that some day they yet might. My life hasn't technically gotten better at all but I suppose all I needed was some hope, if that doesn't sound too cheesy. I don't know if that makes you feel better or worse but I suppose if I had any advice it would be to look for some little bit of hope to cling to.

[@melaniemartinezfan5680]

MrCompassionate01 💕💕

[@MotorStorm66]

@@MrCompassionate01 something that really stood out to me in your comment is that you refuse to drink. That's absolutely fantastic, especially in the alcohol-addicted UK. Try to at least keep this up, and hopefully you'll find something that makes you happy, without poisoning yourself with alcohol. 🙂

[@nowrich93]

I have ASD and depresssion, what triggers my depression is social issues. I just don't like to be made to feel I don't exist, this happens at work a lot.

[@Lori_g70]

Nobody can make you feel that way. It is the thoughts in your head that are telling you that which is causing you to feel and act accordingly. Have you tried cbt?

[@alimacdee]

these are real people....

[@ST74UK]

That's my tribe right there

[@lunamarie1162]

My boss spot in head on with my depression

[@MikeJackson690]

I am in big trouble and don't know where to turn. My head feels like it's stuck between a vice and clamping in on me. I want to get better and be free of this feeling and guilt and shame of memories from the past, but I also want to kill myself, which I'm too scared to do. I am stuck. 32 years old and not got a handle on life at all.

[@MindMentalHealthCharity]

Hi, really sorry to hear that you've been feeling this way. Have you tried talking to your GP about this? They could give you a few options such as therapy or medication that could help. We're also sorry to hear that you want to kill yourself, we know having suicidal feelings can be difficult to deal with - we have some info about suicidal feelings that you may find helpful > www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/#.XdZ461f7SM8 If you feel like you're at risk of hurting yourself, please contact the emergency services on 999 or go to A&E. If you just want to talk things through, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or on email [e-mail]. You could also use our "I need urgent help" tool on our website, which you can find here > www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/?ctaId=/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/slices/using-this-tool/ Take care, Cora at Mind