Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Wetkitty09]

The external forces in the world are keeping from sinking too far into myself lately. Concerns about my living situation mostly and how it will do in heavy weather.
Fingers crossed that we’re as prepared for what comes as we think we are.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. Long night last night keeping an eye on the blanket fort as it dealt with strong winds. I’m tired.

Hope your day goes smoothly.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Hello. Don’t let the bastards drag you down.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wonderer67]

I was in a very bad and dark place the early and middle part of this week.

We had a work Christmas party on Wednesday and I was seriously considering just not going. But something told me to go anyway and do you know what? I had a great time and it was exactly what I needed. So a lot of people I hadn’t see in a while, vented a little bit, and just reestablished some connections.

And ate some good food and drank a free beer.

I was surprised and happy I went. I think it jumpstarted me to feeling a little bit better yesterday and today.

I also had a holiday luncheon yesterday and I also was thinking about not going. I didn’t bring a gift for the gift exchange…. Fuck it.

It was OK, but I met a few people and it was good to catch up with a few others.

I tend to be more of a people person…

I know I’m not out of the woods yet. The shortest day of the year is still two weeks away.

 

[Beholders_Eye]

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. I am so very thankful for the support I’ve received recently and in the past. I wouldn’t be here without it.
Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wonderer67]

Morning. I am so very thankful for the support I’ve received recently and in the past. I wouldn’t be here without it.
Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

Glad to hear!

I don’t know if I saw it, but how did your back procedure go?

 

[Wetkitty09]

Glad to hear!

I don’t know if I saw it, but how did your back procedure go?

Morning. The procedure was a bust. The dr put in steroids and hopefully those will take effect soon.
Thank you for asking.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. I hope you’re day goes smoothly.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wonderer67]

Morning. The procedure was a bust. The dr put in steroids and hopefully those will take effect soon.
Thank you for asking.

Bummer. Sorry that wasn’t what you wanted…

I have spinal stenosis (lower back) and it’s painful. I’ve had steroid injection once and it really did help.

Wishing you less pain and maybe pain free.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

It's been snowy and cold here, but I admit it puts me in the holiday spirit.

Work has picked back up and I'm tired, but it's good to be busy. Keeps me out of trouble.

I hope everybody out there is doing OK.

 

[GetNerdy]

Hey all. Another week is on the horizon, if you need a fresh start. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.
Hang in there

 

[Bloodandglitter]

I've been struggling with being motivated to do anything, mostly writing lately. I have a hard time being in crowded stores with rude, pushy people so I am trying to get my shopping done. A good chunk of shopping I did online. I just am too panicky and anxious and by the time I get home, I'm exhausted

 

[LucianaGrace]

 

[Wetkitty09]

I told my kid not to expect anything from me this year. All the money I get goes towards my living expenses. It’s difficult living on disability.
Keep going. Soon the sun will be back.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Blue255624]

Hi All, I'm new to lit and still finding my way around, I was very pleased to find this thread, hope it's not too late to join.

I've suffered from chronic depression for decades, so can relate to much of what is being shared here. I'm not feeling too bad at the moment so am always happy to give a word of support if anyone needs it.

 

[DeerTrace118]

I told my kid not to expect anything from me this year. All the money I get goes towards my living expenses. It’s difficult living on disability.
Keep going. Soon the sun will be back.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. Been down with a bug for a couple days. Otherwise it’s one day at a time as usual.
Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Hi All, I'm new to lit and still finding my way around, I was very pleased to find this thread, hope it's not too late to join.

I've suffered from chronic depression for decades, so can relate to much of what is being shared here. I'm not feeling too bad at the moment so am always happy to give a word of support if anyone needs it.

Welcome. There’s always room for one more.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

Hi All, I'm new to lit and still finding my way around, I was very pleased to find this thread, hope it's not too late to join.

I've suffered from chronic depression for decades, so can relate to much of what is being shared here. I'm not feeling too bad at the moment so am always happy to give a word of support if anyone needs it.

Welcome

 

[James_Bassytian]

About three hours ago, at the time I'm writing this, there was a tragic reminder of how difficult this time of the year can be.

I did not witness any of this myself, I merely heard it from someone who did. A man went into the bathroom at my workplace and slit both of his wrists. Though he was bleeding, he apparently did not cut them deeply enough to bleed out quickly, which is why he is still alive. He had staggered outside and collapsed before anyone realized what was going on, and told some coworkers what he had done, then passed out. My brave coworkers applied pressure to his wrists until the paramedics arrived and took him to the emergency room.

We may never know why he tried to do this, it may have nothing to do with the season for all we know, but the timing makes you wonder.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones this holiday season, that's all I can really say.

 

[Wetkitty09]

About three hours ago, at the time I'm writing this, there was a tragic reminder of how difficult this time of the year can be.

I did not witness any of this myself, I merely heard it from someone who did. A man went into the bathroom at my workplace and slit both of his wrists. Though he was bleeding, he apparently did not cut them deeply enough to bleed out quickly, which is why he is still alive. He had staggered outside and collapsed before anyone realized what was going on, and told some coworkers what he had done, then passed out. My brave coworkers applied pressure to his wrists until the paramedics arrived and took him to the emergency room.

We may never know why he tried to do this, it may have nothing to do with the season for all we know, but the timing makes you wonder.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones this holiday season, that's all I can really say.

Thanks Bass.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. Bass’s news hits hard. Check in on your people. We all have one or two we know could be struggling. Just a quick call or text May make it worth getting through another day.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[James_Bassytian]

Morning. Bass’s news hits hard. Check in on your people. We all have one or two we know could be struggling. Just a quick call or text May make it worth getting through another day.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

I couldn't have said it better. It can make more of a difference than you know.

I haven't heard anything else about that man, as I've been off since that day. I don't really expect to either, other than gossip that may or may not be true. He's constantly been on my mind since I heard about it, and I hope he is getting the help he needs.

 

[Wetkitty09]

The days are heading towards the shortest of the year. Follow your relief and don’t let the bastards get you down.

Be safe out there.
Love you.