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Hi, I don't know who are you, but I just wanted to share my experience on getting past the depression.
To me, if I were to disclose it to others about my condition, I would just say that my brain is sick. It makes me feel more comfortable expressing that I'm currently depressed. But usually I won't explain further about what that means.
So, I basically had like roughly two times where I hit the rock bottom. I could not help but keep thinking about the purpose of life - which leads me to nowhere.
Skip to the last paragraph for main points.
To be honest, right now I still feel like a little moody. Yes, I'm scared that I will be falling back again into this worrying situation. So, whenever I am in a low mood, I will be alerted about it and try not to overthink to prevent further depressed. And also, know when and why you will depressed. Know the triggers. And then remember it! I will easily get trigger by overthinking and perfectionism. So I just learn, yup, still learning, not to be too pussy about the details. (Trying to get the best out of it is okay, but don't fall into the pit of perfectionism, esp. because it costs you your mental health). To ME, using my mental health to exchange for perfect items is not worth it. You will understand this if you were in depression before.
Trying to remember how I started to fall into this depression thing allows me to take precaution about my emotions. I try not to be overwhelmed whenever it is possible. I know it's hard to control, but I always try to control it at the very beginning. Do not over-suppressed it. I've done that, and currently I have to practice real hard to get my emotions back to 'normal'. Suppressing your emotion too much will cause you to lose your feelings (even if it means the happy one).
I remembered there was once where someone throw me a birthday party and I did not feel happy even just before the party started. During the party, I felt so-so ( means just ok), I could not feel that happiness that I used to have. Deep in my heart, I knew that I should be happy, not just because of how 'normal' people will react, but because I always feel happy whenever there is a party celebrating my birthday. So I know that I've changed.
Points:
Know the triggers and avoid it
It's ok to feel moody
Do not overthink
Do not over suppress your feelings/emotions
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Some very good points and good self awareness. I'd say that when it comes to suppressing emotions, the first ones to go are the more positive ones. It becomes a biased filter, so lighter emotions are often disregarded.
A big congratulations to you in your journey to recovery and continued growth. I celebrate you
ReplyThere are more than one purposes to life and they are: to have a loving relationship with God. To find a life partner and reproduce. To raise your children to be the best that they can be. To learn through the many experiences life has to offer so as to gain wisdom which you can impart to your grown children and grandchildren when you are older. To work to support your family and yourself. To always help others. To attain assets to leave to your descendants in your will.
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