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12/19/2017 8:18:36 PM
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Serious Question: What do I do?

Hello. I am dealing with major Depression. I've gotten to the point where I can't even convince myself to go to a therapist or a doctor because I fear they will make my situation worse. I feel guilty when I recieve help. And what makes it worse is that, I'm a high-end introvert, so I can't even talk to others face to face about it. I'm literally cutting myself, to ease Depression, relieve Anxiety and Stress, but it makes me more Paranoid. I don't know what to do. So that begs the question: What do I do? [i]Please help me.[/i]

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  • [b]Life is precious, and suicide is a serious issue to be handled by licensed professionals. Bungie employees and forum moderators are not trained to handle those in a suicidal crisis; please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You may also wish to contact any of the following crisis prevention resources: US: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org www.spanusa.org UK: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Suicide/Pages/Getting-help.aspx Canada: http://suicideprevention.ca/thinking-about-suicide/find-a-crisis-centre/ International Directory: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html Military Crisis Line: Active duty, Guard and reserve service members, their families and friends stateside and in Europe have 24/7 access to the Military Crisis Line at no cost. For crisis support, those in the U.S. call 800-273-8255, then press 1. Callers in Europe dial 00800-1273-8255 or DSN 118. The toll-free service in Europe may not be available through all carriers or in all countries. Military One Source Toll Free Number: 800-342-9647 Military One Source Crisis Prevention: http://m.militaryonesource.mil/crisis-prevention [/b]

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    • I’m a psychologist. Go see a professional or go to the ER if you’re harming yourself or having thoughts of killing your self. Don’t be scared. You’re not the only introvert with depression they’ve dealt with

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      Depression is a different animal for everyone who experiences it, so there's not one solid answer that'll solve your problems, but I can tell you what worked for me. I went out and did some volunteer work in my community. In my case, it turns out that catching a glimpse of my own ability to make a difference was exactly what I needed. That's probably in part because my depression stemmed from a situation that I had myself convinced I could have prevented, and I always felt powerless because I didn't.

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    • As I've recommended to others with depression, the best way to deal with it is to be creative. Writing and drawing are the most popular choices, but it could also be photography, sculpting, music, or really any activity where you're creating something. If it doesn't work just doing it, do it meaningfully - turn your suffering into art, e.g. stories about depression, or a drawing of a personification of anxiety. It will make you feel better.

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    • If you don't want help then u won't get it, there's your answer. You don't want to get better, u just want attention, i know this because i'm in the same situation. You're crying out for help in the easiest way possible but won't make any real progress towards help because it's too hard, because having others pity you makes you feel slightly better, because it's easier than actually getting up and getting help. You'll never get better trying to go the easy route, you'll never feel better trying to escape the internal pain with physical pain. You're just digging a deeper hole. Go out and talk to someone, before it's too late.

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    • You do the thing you’re scared to do and talk to someone. There’s no easy way around it, if it was easy it wouldn’t help.

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    • Try and get some help. Just know you aren't alone. I've been losing a [i]lot[/i] of weight recently. I started to notice I was losing weight at around 144lbs, which is still underweight for me (20y/o, 5'9, medium build), and I've lost nearly 20lbs in the past six weeks or so, taking me down to 125lbs. Because of it, I've been having frequent dizzy spells, and even occasionally fainting (fainted at work the other day, that was fun). Depression has affected me mentally and physically, it affects my work life and college as well. Because of this, I finally decided it's time to try help again. I know it isn't a fun idea to be toying with, but you and I both know we need it

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    • Edited by Samantha: 12/20/2017 11:25:54 AM
      I've been going through the same thing. Depression, introversion (borderline agoraphobia, in fact), and a feeling of guilt asking anybody for anything. First off, therapy absolutely will help. I was hesitant to start but after I pushed myself over the edge one night, I started going, and it's helped. It hasn't been the resolution to all my problems, but it REALLY helped. I'm still a cynic who's always doubting people and that doesn't change in the therapy room, but talking to someone helps. Coming out of your shell to talk to him/her is very hard at first. I couldn't make eye contact and I couldn't really respond to her questions with much. But it's a lot better now. Also, I'd recommend getting on anti-depressant medication. They're no magic beans but they are a huge help. I'm not an expert on this subject, but even on a low dosage I feel a noticeable increase in general mood. Lastly, catharsis is a good thing. Suppressing yourself is bound to make you explode. However, cutting yourself is not a good way to release those feelings. My therapist has been talking to me a lot about managing my anger, and doing so is important. You don't want to keep it pent up at all, but you want to release it in a way that doesn't harm you or anyone else. When I'm angry, I throw pillows at the walls or slam my hands on something (usually the bed) but it's up to you. My therapist mentioned something called a "Damn-it Doll". Never heard of it (and haven't looked it up, to be honest) but I'd recommend looking into that as well. If your pent-up feelings are more depressed and emotional than angry, I'd recommend you start writing. My therapist said I should keep an anger journal but I usually just write creative fiction instead and pour whatever's on my mind out that way. Once again, it's up to you. Do what feels best. I hope you get help. :) Depression is really tough.

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    • You're asking for help in this thread, whats the difference between here and a professional?

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      • [url=https://youtu.be/S8bJ3YlgL1Q]Casually Suicidal[/url] [url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6P2nPI6CTlc]Overcoming Hoplessness[/url]

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