i now realise that it wasn’t the ptsd symptoms that were bothering me 3 years back; it was seasonal depression.
not having enough energy to get out of bed, feeling hopeless all the time, not being able to read or study, everything seems to be linked to depression. or maybe, it is simply ptsd that is hitting me again.
every time i feel productive or proud of myself, something unpleasant happens and my life suddenly becomes so difficult that i begin to feel it isn’t worth living. my happiness journals become tough to fill with me forgetting almost everything good that might’ve happened in the past 24/48 hours. a weird sort of an envy crawls under my skin and makes me realise that almost everyone i know is doing much, much better. to make matters worse, the deepest, darkest memories of my past come back until i feel nothing but ashamed of how immature my coping mechanisms have been since 2020.
i don’t know when it’ll all get better for me. i have no idea if i’ll ever recover. all i know is that i can’t and don’t want to live like this anymore.
Sometimes for depression people suffer a lot! Life gets changed for it
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Thank you for saying that :’)
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🙏
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Blessings to you dear, sure you have that power within you to get healed. Be strong enough n happy…
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Thank you so much ❣️ that’s really sweet 😊
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It may not seem like they will, but things can get better. Maybe not all at once, but one day at a time, light can find its way in. Be gentle with and forgiving of yourself. 🌼
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Thank you for your kind words 🌸 that’s genuinely really sweet
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You are welcome. Just sharing some sincere understanding and encouragement. 🤗
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That’s genuinely very thoughtful ❤️
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Don’t be harsh on yourself, you are doing great ❤️🤜
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You are enough and are worth fighting for. Life can kick you in the butt, I’m feeling it as well. I’m praying for you. Thank you for being so strong, writing this took courage, wisdom and strength that many lack.
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Thank you so much :’) That made me really happy
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So glad!!!!
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Are you seeing a therapist? Do you need help?
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Hey! Thanks for checking in 🙂 and for asking.
I am, yes.
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Give it some time. It sounds like you are seeing someone and journaling. Self care is so important. You are worth it!
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That’s really sweet of you :’) thank you so much
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Simply gorgeous!!!
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Depression is difficult. And dangerous. Seeing a shrink helps. But not always.
Two tips: take long walks if you can, wherever you live…
Then pick a tree. Poplars are the best but not readily available in all parts of the world. LOL.
If you can, take a comfortable seat. And just look at the leaves. Very important ingredients. You need sun. (Which I suspect you have plenty) and just a bit of wind.
Ready? You have all the ingredients?
Now, just watch how the sun and wind/breeze play with the tree leaves.
Just focus on the leaves. Try to empty your mind of anything else.
How long? First session should be about 12 hours…
Joking of course. A few seconds. A few minutes, whatever fits your schedule… (and your mood)
🙏🏻
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I know that it’s not easy but you’ll pass in it! So please don’t think much. Keep going 😉👍
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That’s really sweet of you 💗 thank you for the good wishes
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Feeling for you. I’ve been in a similar place. I pray you find what makes you happy and focus on that. Not all we see from people is what it seems.🙏🏾
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Thank you for sharing this 🙏
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