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SourLemons

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hey all... i'm really not doing okay right now. my depression is chronic and pretty severe already, but it's gotten worse throughout this year and the past couple of weeks it's gotten even more painful, faster. i didn't even know that was possible. i'm travelling and so am not really in a position to be able to see my friends for support, and one of my best friends also just cut all contact with me. it's really messing with my thoughts. i've really fought to hold on and stay alive for so long—i'm sure not as long as some of you out there, but my emotional stamina can only go so far, you know? i feel like i'm already far past my limit. i'm hurting so fucking much. suicidal and self-destructive thoughts swarm me daily. i don't have it in me to end my life, and even if i wanted to kill myself (which i'm not even sure if i want to), i don't think i could. so i'm left feeling so stuck. i don't know how to respond to being so in pain... it just hurts everywhere all the time. what helps you? what could i do? can i ask for some comforting words or thoughts from you guys...?

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    • CDROM

      655d

      I've been dealing with this as of recently, don't have anyone to really talk with about my mental issues other than my girlfriend. I don't really have any friends especially since my ex best friend just doesn't talk to me anymore for god knows what reason and it makes me feel like I'm not worth anyone's time and like I should just die alone or something. I'm lucky to have a support system but something else that usually helps is finding new things to obsess over, it's not a permanent fix but watching a really good show or researching obscure but cool items makes me happy for a time I guess. If you need anyone to talk with I'm open I hope you feel better soon

    • CDROM

      655d

      I've been dealing with this as of recently, don't have anyone to really talk with about my mental issues other than my girlfriend. I don't really have any friends especially since my ex best friend just doesn't talk to me anymore for god knows what reason and it makes me feel like I'm not worth anyone's time and like I should just die alone or something. I'm lucky to have a support system but something else that usually helps is finding new things to obsess over, it's not a permanent fix but watching a really good show or researching obscure but cool items makes me happy for a time I guess. If you need anyone to talk with I'm open I hope you feel better soon

      • SourLemons

        655d

        @CDROM hey, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. i'm glad you're still here and i hope you keep fighting to live, for yourself and your gf. it's been a while since i found excitement or joy in doing things, and it's hard to get hooked on a hobby/show/etc. it's difficult to even find the energy to start usually. but i'm still here somehow, and alive, breathing. i just hope i'll still be breathing tomorrow.

    • BernK

      659d

      COVID has really intensified a lot of people's depression.

    • LTDinoBoi

      659d

      Hey! Just got this app today. Maybe not in the exact place as you, but I’ve been going through depressive episodes as well and having suicidal thoughts for the past several weeks. Same situation, I don’t want to end my life, but dealing with the pain is exhausting. I’ve been doing a little yoga and I’ve been doing more art projects, something I enjoy doing which helps me actually feel motivated. Ngl the pain is real and it sucks, but it’s really nice to find people going through the same thing as me. Thanks for being brave to share and I hope you feel better!

      • SourLemons

        659d

        @LTDinoBoi thanks for your kind words ♡ i wish i could do those same things, too, but it's been hard even to get myself to find the energy and try.

    • Insane_Llama

      659d

      ONE DAY YOU WILL TELL YOUR STORY OF HOW YOU OVERCAME WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH, AND IT WILL BE SOMEONE ELSE’S SURVIVAL GUIDE.

      • SourLemons

        659d

        @Insane_Llama perhaps so... thanks for the enthusiasm

    • gigiwigi

      660d

      hey, been in the same rut as you and i’m really not sure if i’ll ever dig my way out of it. one of the only things that’s kept me grounded is doing something i’m passionate about, or learning new things on topics that interest me. while we’re not the same person and i’m sure we both find joy in different things but those were some things that personally helped me and maybe they could help you. not the best at giving advices or anything but if you ever need someone to talk to at any time i’m here for you.

      • SourLemons

        659d

        @gigiwigi i'd love to dive back into my hobbies and passions, but i've been having a real hard time finding joy in them... let alone the energy to do any of those things

      • gigiwigi

        660d

        @gigiwigi my fault for the bad grammar lolz

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