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Post by sharonlovestaylor on Oct 22, 2021 2:15:05 GMT -5
There is a youtube channel that presents videos on mental health issues that I find very helpful. It is called 'Therapy in a Nutshell.' The presentations are done by a licensed therapist. There is a video for almost any emotional problem a person might experience. I think it is a wonderful resource. Yeah, there are very good Youtube channels. Personally I follow Kati Morton. She did a lot of subjects over the years. And nowadays she does a weekly segment called “Ask Kati Anything”. People can write in questions about their mental health or therapy. And she answers them open and honest. There’s a lot of behind the scenes info from the perspective of a therapist; things clients wonder about but do not dare to ask. I also have two books she wrote, really helpful stuff. I love Kati too. I have one of her books
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Post by sharonlovestaylor on Oct 22, 2021 2:24:20 GMT -5
well I guess here I can let people know my status I have struggled with bipolar disorder for years I have been hospitalized more times than I can count. Anyways I have been hospitalized again twice in a month. I told my therapist that I am worthless. And know one miss me if i was gone in fact they would be better off. I know these are not rational ideas but my depression makes it s hard to believe otherwise
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Post by Roman on Oct 22, 2021 2:28:26 GMT -5
Yeah, there are very good Youtube channels. Personally I follow Kati Morton. She did a lot of subjects over the years. And nowadays she does a weekly segment called “Ask Kati Anything”. People can write in questions about their mental health or therapy. And she answers them open and honest. There’s a lot of behind the scenes info from the perspective of a therapist; things clients wonder about but do not dare to ask. I also have two books she wrote, really helpful stuff. I love Kati too. I have one of her books You probably have “Are U OK?”. I recently bought her book “Traumatized”. Looking forward to reading that.
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Post by sharonlovestaylor on Oct 22, 2021 14:45:22 GMT -5
I love Kati too. I have one of her books You probably have “Are U OK?”. I recently bought her book “Traumatized”. Looking forward to reading that. Yes I do have Are U Okay. When did she release the second book?
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Oct 22, 2021 16:33:25 GMT -5
well I guess here I can let people know my status I have struggled with bipolar disorder for years I have been hospitalized more times than I can count. Anyways I have been hospitalized again twice in a month. I told my therapist that I am worthless. And know one miss me if i was gone in fact they would be better off. I know these are not rational ideas but my depression makes it s hard to believe otherwise I know how you feel as it relates to depression even though deep down I know there are people that care about me and love me the depression makes it challenging to actually believe that is the case. I’m working on changing my negative way of thinking much of it is due to depression, but it is a long process and I know it is going to take some time.
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Post by SydneyPaige on Oct 22, 2021 16:38:28 GMT -5
I'm so proud of everyone on here for constantly getting up and continue to fight the battle, even when it's tough!
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Post by Roman on Oct 23, 2021 2:01:01 GMT -5
You probably have “Are U OK?”. I recently bought her book “Traumatized”. Looking forward to reading that. Yes I do have Are U Okay. When did she release the second book? Very recently, about a month ago.
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Post by Roman on Oct 23, 2021 2:08:26 GMT -5
well I guess here I can let people know my status I have struggled with bipolar disorder for years I have been hospitalized more times than I can count. Anyways I have been hospitalized again twice in a month. I told my therapist that I am worthless. And know one miss me if i was gone in fact they would be better off. I know these are not rational ideas but my depression makes it s hard to believe otherwise I know how you feel as it relates to depression even though deep down I know there are people that care about me and love me the depression makes it challenging to actually believe that is the case. I’m working on changing my negative way of thinking much of it is due to depression, but it is a long process and I know it is going to take some time. Sometimes it’s too hard to turn negative into positive. You can tell yourself. But if you don’t feel it, you often don’t believe it. A good way to counter that is take a step in between. Let the negative feelings surface and hang in there. You know from experience that the really crappy feeling is temporarily. At some point you feel less bad or fairly neutral.
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Post by Roman on Oct 23, 2021 2:16:25 GMT -5
I'm so proud of everyone on here for constantly getting up and continue to fight the battle, even when it's tough! Right back at you! Really proud how you’re powering through the Covid era. You had some terrible experiences in your life recently and didn’t fall apart. Here you are: being the anchor of the forum. Letting everyone lean on you. You drove that new Maserati down a dead end street, but you made a power turn and came roaring back stronger than ever!
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Oct 23, 2021 2:48:18 GMT -5
I know how you feel as it relates to depression even though deep down I know there are people that care about me and love me the depression makes it challenging to actually believe that is the case. I’m working on changing my negative way of thinking much of it is due to depression, but it is a long process and I know it is going to take some time. Sometimes it’s too hard to turn negative into positive. You can tell yourself. But if you don’t feel it, you often don’t believe it. A good way to counter that is take a step in between. Let the negative feelings surface and hang in there. You know from experience that the really crappy feeling is temporarily. At some point you feel less bad or fairly neutral. Well actually depression can last for a significant amount of time people with clinical depression often experience severe bouts of depression that last several months and in some cases up to two years that is what makes it so difficult. I also believe that is why so many people commit suicide because when they’re severely depressed it for a long time it does not seem like things will ever get better.
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Post by Roman on Oct 23, 2021 3:41:01 GMT -5
Sometimes it’s too hard to turn negative into positive. You can tell yourself. But if you don’t feel it, you often don’t believe it. A good way to counter that is take a step in between. Let the negative feelings surface and hang in there. You know from experience that the really crappy feeling is temporarily. At some point you feel less bad or fairly neutral. Well actually depression can last for a significant amount of time people with clinical depression often experience severe bouts of depression that last several months and in some cases up to two years that is what makes it so difficult. I also believe that is why so many people commit suicide because when they’re severely depressed it for a long time it does not seem like things will ever get better. That’s not my point. The way out of depression is getting your life in order and change your mindset. But that’s a waaay too big target if you’re in a depression, especially if you’re hitting rock bottom. So it’s useless if someone tells you to think positive or look on the bright side. You will feel different every day. So even a day that you can get up and do one small thing is a less terrible day than being completely paralyzed by the dark feelings. Every small thing you accomplish is a victory.
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Post by SydneyPaige on Oct 23, 2021 12:41:28 GMT -5
I'm so proud of everyone on here for constantly getting up and continue to fight the battle, even when it's tough! Right back at you! Really proud how you’re powering through the Covid era. You had some terrible experiences in your life recently and didn’t fall apart. Here you are: being the anchor of the forum. Letting everyone lean on you. You drove that new Maserati down a dead end street, but you made a power turn and came roaring back stronger than ever! Thank you Roman
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Oct 28, 2021 0:36:17 GMT -5
Well actually depression can last for a significant amount of time people with clinical depression often experience severe bouts of depression that last several months and in some cases up to two years that is what makes it so difficult. I also believe that is why so many people commit suicide because when they’re severely depressed it for a long time it does not seem like things will ever get better. That’s not my point. The way out of depression is getting your life in order and change your mindset. But that’s a waaay too big target if you’re in a depression, especially if you’re hitting rock bottom. So it’s useless if someone tells you to think positive or look on the bright side. You will feel different every day. So even a day that you can get up and do one small thing is a less terrible day than being completely paralyzed by the dark feelings. Every small thing you accomplish is a victory. I don’t think it’s as simple as just changing your mindset because people with depression have a very hard time changing that mindset. I also don’t believe depression is one of those things you can just get out of it’s a very serious and chronic mental health disorder. As someone with clinical depression myself it’s still something I deal with quite a bit and speaking from personal experience it is not one of those things I just can get out of or past as you put it because this is something I may have to deal with the rest of my life. As far as the “getting your life together” I did that three years ago, I got my GED, started going to therapy, and also going to college. Most people would consider that getting your life together, which is why I don’t think this idea getting your life together is going to get someone out of depression if they have clinical depression. It is a big target for someone with depression to change their mentality so I agree with you there and that is why I think it is important as a society to have a level of compassion and understanding for those struggling with mental illness.
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Post by sharonlovestaylor on Oct 28, 2021 15:33:59 GMT -5
JD your correct that depression can last a long time. My bipolar depression episodes lasts up to 8 months. It is possible to come out of it and change your way of thinking. It is hard I won't deny that but my point is it can be done. I attempted suicide several times but I came out of that deep dark place each time with therapy, medication and the support of friends and family and even the wonderful people on this site. Having friends and family to help is key. I have also learned to switch thoese negative thoughts and feelings to positive ones and to be thankful for what I have. I learned how to do this through lots of therapy individual and group. I also attended some classes that taught me how to cope with my depression. I had a set back this month but I'm back on track now. I think mental illness still has such a stigma. WE need more compassion and education! I wish you all the best💙
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Post by JDMaleSwiftie on Nov 4, 2021 22:37:26 GMT -5
This week has been brutal. I’m a recovering cutter and I cut myself for the first time in a year and a half earlier this week. Really discouraging. I may end up checking myself into a mental health facility. It’s frustrating because I really felt like I was progressing it feels like I take one step forward and five steps back.
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