Sarahbeara97

237d

I really don’t want to be me anymore. My feelings are so strong and I hate that I want to be better but when I try to do what I think would help me, I get criticized for it. So I’m gonna take a grippy sock stay instead of doing what I think I should do. My mental health has tanked the last few months and I need help.

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    • WakeUpLittleSuzy

      236d

      I totally know what you mean about having strong feelings and hating it. It really sucks when you feel like you can't get away from yourself. This might sound therapist-y but when I'm feeling that way, it really does help to remember that I'm more than just my feelings - that emotions are just one part of life in this world, and there are all these other things that it's so easy to forget about - beautiful places, and kind people, and... muffins. Grounding helps when I'm feeling out of control - using my senses one by one to really be where I am - what do I see, what do I hear, what textures do I feel, etc. It can kind of give you a small break. Also DOING something, anything - scrambling eggs, taking a shower, going to the mall, drawing a picture - anything that occupies your brain even a little bit. Institutions help me because there's a schedule - they give you a structure to follow. That's my two cents - I know how you feel, and how it feels to hate how you feel - also - everything changes eventually. No matter how bad life feels now, now will pass. 🤗

    • N.atalie

      237d

      You should never be criticized for trying. ❤️ what do you feel will make you feel better that you are being criticized for?

      • Sarahbeara97

        236d

        @N.atalie a get away honestly. I hate dealing with stuff like this

    • Pry

      237d

      If you are implying ending/hurting yourself yes a grippy sock stay is a good idea. When your brain says death is the only good option it's lying okay? It's just shifting your pain elsewhere

      • Sarahbeara97

        236d

        @Pry thank you ❤️

    • kat32

      236d

      I don't know why it has to be so hard. I almost had a grippy sock stay this summer, but my local hospital could not guarantee if my family could see me or give an idea of how long my stay would be. I'm here if you need to talk to anyone. I wish the best for you ❤️

    • kat32

      236d

      This was just a problem of having poor mental health care options in my area. Not at all the institution as a whole.

    • WakeUpLittleSuzy

      236d

      I totally know what you mean about having strong feelings and hating it. It really sucks when you feel like you can't get away from yourself. This might sound therapist-y but when I'm feeling that way, it really does help to remember that I'm more than just my feelings - that emotions are just one part of life in this world, and there are all these other things that it's so easy to forget about - beautiful places, and kind people, and... muffins. Grounding helps when I'm feeling out of control - using my senses one by one to really be where I am - what do I see, what do I hear, what textures do I feel, etc. It can kind of give you a small break. Also DOING something, anything - scrambling eggs, taking a shower, going to the mall, drawing a picture - anything that occupies your brain even a little bit. Institutions help me because there's a schedule - they give you a structure to follow. That's my two cents - I know how you feel, and how it feels to hate how you feel - also - everything changes eventually. No matter how bad life feels now, now will pass. 🤗

      • Sarahbeara97

        236d

        @WakeUpLittleSuzy this really helped! Thank you so so much ❤️

        • WakeUpLittleSuzy

          236d

          @Sarahbeara97 ❤️

      • Henrietta.Orange

        236d

        @WakeUpLittleSuzy Thank you for your words, you have given me a new insight!

        • WakeUpLittleSuzy

          236d

          @Henrietta.Orange Hurrah! I just joined this app last night but I've already read so many random things that have helped in some way.

    • Swerve

      236d

      "Don't want to be me" I can definitely relate with. Im quite interested in what you would do to help yourself that others would be critical of. Im quite skeptical that such criticism is coming from a good place.

      • Sarahbeara97

        235d

        @Swerve I’ll message you

    • MichealB

      235d

      There isn't a blue print on what will make everyone's mental heath better. What works for you works for you and no one should critique or have a say in that. What works for me might not work for the next person. Do what makes you feel good 👍

      • Sarahbeara97

        234d

        @MichealB exactly, my situation is kinda complicated and I don’t want to lose people I love just because I’m trying to help myself. If I do what makes me feel good, it’s a big risk losing the people I love. I really hate going through this.

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