Depression, isolation and suicide. A piece of my story.

theothermod · 2017-11-28T20:56:30+00:00

That's a bad place to be in. I know because I've been there myself.

But it's not the only place. You can move to a better one.

For now, I recommend that you pay a visit to /r/SuicideWatch. They will give you advice on how to get help in your own country.

Lovingmolly · 2017-11-28T17:58:50+00:00

Depression is a terrible thing. Get back to your friends. They will care if u make the effort. Friends are only there is you put in the same effort.

Tedesche · 2017-11-29T14:06:03+00:00

I hear you, man, as someone who's been there himself and come out the other end. It's a cliché, by hat really helped me was knowing that it was possible for things to get better, and that if I just survived, didn't succumb to the suicidal thoughts, I would eventually reach the "light at the end of the tunnel."

With depression, you have to let it roll over you and stop trying to actively fight it. The main thing is to stop yourself from making I worse by blaming yourself for the state you're in. Some days you're going to be depressed. Accept that, let them happen, and just focus on getting through them as quickly as possible. Then, on the days you're feeling okay, make the most of them, try to be productive (even if it's just one thing you do), and don't criticize yourself if you aren't.

You have to trust your own ability to heal. So long as you're alive, things can still get better.

Also, if you are, stop holding yourself to any dreams you might have about your future, as thinking about that typically just makes you think about how you're not there yet and how far you have to go. Don't focus on distant goals, focus on the day in question and just try to make it a good day for yourself.

Ultimately, what this is really about is you learning to be kind to yourself, and to care for yourself in the same way someone who truly loved you would.

Hang in there, man. Do what you need to do to stay alive—that may mean cutting off people who bring you down (even if it's not their fault). Prioritize yourself right now and give yourself the care you wish came from others.

Title	Depression, isolation and suicide. A piece of my story.
Author	ergHelium
Upvotes	5
Comments	3
Date	November 28, 2017 5:32 PM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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