• evil_twin said on Jul 27, 2008....

  I just saw that you commented to me and subscribed to my blog. Thanks :-) I thought I'd come over here and check out what you'd written. I read them all, but I chose this one to respond to because I totally know how you feel.
  
  I keep making the same wrong choices, over and over again, even though I know they're wrong. I can't stop myself. And I do feel insane because of it, but maybe we're being too hard on ourselves? I think lots of people do the same things, but just don't admit it.
  
  Are you on any medication for your depression? Situational or not, it can still help. I put off taking anything for mine for YEARS. I finally caved in though and life improved drastically for me. Good luck, and welcome to Soulcast :-)
  
  -evil_twin LA
  

• phoeby said on Jul 27, 2008....

  Hi there, i totally agree with ET and have to say i do the same thing. Try to change but there are some situations that are challenging.  You sound very human to me. But it's a great thing to see a therapist to have an impartial shoulder to lean on particularly with managing heavy emotions.
  
  
  good luck to you and welcome to soulcast.
  
  
  phoeby

• notmyintention said on Jul 27, 2008....

  not on meds yet. i've been down that road and i always hate that i need a pill to make me happy. so it's been a few years. but i will go to a therapist. i am worried this time. it's a bit more severe than before.
   
   ET and phoeby- thankx for the comments, i needed to know i am not the only one.

• phoeby said on Jul 27, 2008....

  
  
  i forgot to say, I like you're username. it's cool.
  
  
  phoeby
  
  
  
  

• Mikeyo00 said on Jul 27, 2008....

  hi, what do you like to do .i mean is there something you enjoy doing that makes you smile, like reading, listening to music  , sports ?Sometimes when we are confused about whats going on in our body or mind, we forget to nourish our minds and bodies with positive things like a walk on the beach, the smell of flowers, the taste of fresh strawberries.I occassionally suffer from anxiety , and its strange i can tell you.Ive never cut my self, but i used to run my hands under hot water, eventually i got fed up with not being able to play my guitar because of the dry skin from the burns.I changed my life and now it is far less frequent, Its still there , it will always be there.but by my terms.Last week i was able to learn three of the songs i enjoy listening to most.ive come so far.I once read instead of cutting , in my case burning, you should squeeze ice cubes in your hands.Apparently it gives the same pain and relief with out the damage to the skin and so alot less tears.I tried it and it helped me for a bit..take care.

• pusscat said on Jul 28, 2008....

  Hello there and welcome to soulcast.
   
  I do understand where you're coming from about 'needing a pill to make you happy', as I used to think like that.  Now though I do see it a little differently. 
   
  If I have a headache, I certainly don't mind taking a couple of Anadin.  If I have an infected tooth, I will take Amoxicillin.  Some diabetics have to inject insulin to keep things running smoothly.  My depression and bipolar is just another chemical imbalance but it's in my brain, so i don't mind taking a tablet that keeps those chemical on an even keel.   I don't see it anymore as the tablet making me happy.  The tablets enables me to lead a more stable life so empowering me to make choices that can ultimately make me happy.  It is still me that is choosing what I do.
   
  I hope seeing the therapist has a positive outcome.
   
  Takce care
   
  pusscat

• evil_twin said on Jul 28, 2008....

  I agree with pusscat. I avoided medication for so long for the same exact reasons. But I'm glad I finally caved in because it gave me a light at the end of the tunnel. But I do respect it's not for everyone. It's hard to find the correct dosage and medicine that actually works too. But I wish you luck, and I hope you'll keep writing :-)
  
  -evil_twin LA
  

• zaneamorphous said on Jul 28, 2008....

  i feel you! it seems i cant stop making dumb mistakes and such.
  
  i have severe anxiety and depression, they say theres like 7 other things i might have too but whatever
  
  im afraid to go back on meds too, i dont like the idea of a pill that controls the functions of my brain... i'd rather go to therapy i suppose...
  
  i hope things look up for you!
  

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