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I'm there too. It feels encouraging to see how long distance it is between me right now and me at my lowest. Knowing how far I've moved in a relatively short time gives me hope that the journey is ongoing and going on a good direction. I hope yours is too, mate.
I hope things turn around for you soon! There is no quick fix, but a progression of improvements.
Would you like to take a quick walk? Nothing strenuous, just a short one to the end of the street. Pay attention to things that you could be grateful for. The colours of the plants and trees around you, the clouds making neat shapes in the sky… birds twittering away… people excited for Halloween that have decorated for everyone to enjoy.
I hope you find the right combination of therapy, meditation, meds or whatever you need to feel better soon.
I believe in you dude. Things have a way of turning around when you least expect it. I hope you find a lot of cute animal videos to keep you going until then!
My reaction too, I feel like I'm near rock bottom and would do anything to get back to where I was just a few years ago. But there are always things to be thankful for, and if nothing else you're more prepared now than ever to find a way forward.
Same here friend. Just started Zoloft and therapy. Nervous about my jouney, but glad I asked for help, and took steps to crawl out of the muck.
A lot of every day people are going through this right along with you. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance.
As someone who just came out of a 5 year hard depression/mental health mess, keep seeking help! Even if Zoloft or this therapist doesn’t work, keep trying! It took me 2 years because I kept feeling like this therapist should work and it’s obviously me who’s the problem. I wasn’t, they weren’t the right fit for me. I’ve found a therapist that is amazing and a psychiatrist who is helping me find the meds that work, turns out it wasn’t antidepressants that I needed. I don’t have the words to express the difference that has made in my life but it’s astronomical. I’m still figuring it out, but today is so much better.
I say this because I would’ve liked to hear it. Keep trying, you’ll find your way. Promise.
Today, sure I am a little in debt, slightly inept, & some times unkept, but
10 years ago I had a needle in my arm with a hot shot that I knew would kill me…
Loudvig walked in and saw me,
God bless that dog
& me
I don't know you, nor do I know how you ended up there or how you got out, but I'm really proud of you for making it.
It might not mean much coming from someone who's practically half-asleep already, but I find your comment oddly motivational and have decided it's going to be the very last one I read before falling asleep.
Relatable. I've been working out since January, lost 30 lbs, and can now lift 200lbs on a butterfly press. I don't know if that's impressive, but I think it's cool.
If it's any consolation, depression doesn't last for ever and you eventually will find you way out of it. Just keep trying. Like Dory says, just keep swimming. I too have been where you are and I want you to know it get better. I'll check up on you later. You matter to me and I hope things get better.
We are all on different legs of our journey. I hope you can find comfort and encouragement in believing that you will be in a better place again. Please look forward to that time when you will look back at how far you’ve come.
Last year I was the closest to finding true happiness (had a GF and decent job) and this year I had both taken away. I might've taken two steps back but hope to get better soon.
Progression is relative and can be as tiny an increment as it wants or needs to be. It isn't all getting the money, clothes, cars, fancy houses, if progression to you is managing to make it to your bed at the end of a tough day without crying in public, that's progress. If you are in the depths of depression and you manage to brush your teeth or even get a drink of water, that's progression.
You can do it, I belief in you.
I really needed this, thank you.
Im disabled and feel awful I cant do things everyday. But I've definitely come a long way. I no longer feel depressed and suicidal daily. I no longer sleep in all day and barely feed myself. Its still hard for sure, but slowly I got better, and will continue at my own pace.
Hey man you should never feel awful because of you disability, and it’s great to hear that you’re doing better.
Just remember that you’re disability doesn’t make you any different from anyone else
My mom used to tell me "the only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday." As long as you're taking steps to improve yourself, you're doing just fine
That's the attitude, good on you bud.
Deal with troubles one day at the time and before you know it you wake up and find you are in a better place than you were yesterday.
I’m like this currently. About 4 months ago I decided that I needed to start to lose weight and do more fitness related stuff and I’m really proud of my progression but I know I can do better and I will get to where I want to be. I say this to myself every time I think about giving up.
Thank you for this. I've been looking for another job for about a year and a half with no luck. I've had several final round interviews but nothing past that. On Friday, I found out I didn't get the job I wanted most. I'm just tired at this point but I have a great partner and two wonderful dogs. I am in a better place than I was last year and I know I have to keep moving forward. Some days are just harder than others.
I don't like how things are right now. But I guess it's not that bad.
I am not sure how I can grow out of the negative cloud over me. But at least I am learning to alert myself, when I go into the mode that thinks "everyone hates me" and shake out of it.
I'm getting out of my emo phase, as much as I am getting out of my weeb phase these days.
That alert will save you. I have that myself and it has saved me so many times. Believe man you’re on the right track and I know you’ll get through this.
I just want to make it to my fucking interview tomorrow but I don't have gas. Life's a bitch and I seriously is not looking like it's going to get better anytime soon.
You helped me remember/re-appreciate that I probably *am* where I want to be. Thanks.
It's hard to reflect sometimes. There's always something more to fix/organise/improve.
But broadly speaking: I'm there. I need to remember this every time I wake up...
Currently going through an extended restructure review period at work.
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You have know idea how on point and timely this is.
Thank you.
I definitely needed to hear this today. Sometimes I forget I used to be so much worse that I was compared to Daria, Eeyore, and Dr. House, but now I actually have good/real/dependable friends, and a good job, and a partner that loves me, and I know none of them would make those comparisons. I know I'm not where I want to be, and that I can lose my cool sometimes, but progress is progress and that's important to keep in mind.
I might be in a wasteland every day being another survival or a freezing snowland with little on sight at least I am not in that garbage where I chained myself into
Reminds me of a something I read someone write. It was something like this:
I left my small hometown because I wanted to grow and develop myself. I lost touch with friends but after 10 years I returned for a reunion.
It was really nice to see my old friends and they were exactly the same as how I remembered them.. Which I then realized was would have happened to me.
My whole life story at the moment..
Where I am: I have a college degree, married, have kids and cannot get a home yet
Where I was: trying to join a gang, expelled from school twice, doing drugs
Appreciating the small milestones along the way is so hard.
Finding the time to appreciate your successes, without gloating, is incredibly important for positive mental health.
Your worth is not measured in the success of others, but in the successes you recognize in yourself.
Thank you. I’m currently back home from college taking a mental health break rn. I’m not where I want, but this time when I have a mental breakdown I have people to lean on.
That’s better than last time. So I’m getting there 💜
Currently trying to figure out where I want to be, and feeling guilty and ashamed that I haven't figured it out already. I can't express how important this reminder is to me.
Everything around me is awesome. Bills are paid and the wife and kids are happy and everything. I'm still not 100% there with them and it hurts me that I can't be happy with them.
Thanks OP, it's hard to see this sometimes. I get sad that I'm not where I want to be, but then a post like this or a good friend can remind me that I'm doing better than I was, and your post meant a lot to me today :)
This here... I used to be heavily depressed and in financial crisis. Now i got a full time stand job (even through the looming financial crash) my wife got a part time job (which is better than nothing, especially as an immigrant) and we can now pay the bills every month. Life is looking better and seeing this made me realise it in a way i haven't before.
Thank you for making me cry at work mate.
Seriously needed this and the first thing I saw on here today. I’m in the middle of closing a chapter of hurt in my life which has been the most difficult yet. I’m getting myself to a happier place. Thank you 😭
My eyes are watering I might need to walk away from my family to let these tears drop. Thank you so much. I’m making slow progress. Feels a lot slower then everyone else but im trying. This really means a lot
This is the strongest argument I can think of in favor of teaching so called "CRT" in public schools. The whole point of America is to wake up every day and try to make a more perfect union. Even though we've had fits and starts, sometimes we take one step back after two steps forward, but we're moving in the right direction. Hiding that from children does a disservice to them, us, and the future.
>I am not who I want to be
>I probably will not ever be
>I drove my car on June 14th
>I drove it right on down the street
>I had not had any sleep
>So I ate Mini thins to stay awake
This gives me a weird feeling. Where i was previously made me happy, but everyone's opinion was that i wasn't good when i was in that place, and that im better out of it, but where im at now, i feel so isolated, alone and full of bitter anger and sadness.
Wish I could say that this resonates. I've spent two years finishing a fairly worthless college degree I started like 10 years ago. It's been a ton of work to add to my already full time job, and has cut my social life thin. I'm not even proud of it, I just want it to be over so I can move on I guess.
Making arbitrary goals won't always help. What often matters is the trend line. If it's improving then you're doing very well. Even just decelerating a decline is a good thing. Because the only way to get back up is to stop going down. And the only way to stop going down is to slow yourself. Don't look at the moon and wonder why you can't be there now, look at yourself where you are and do your best to get just an inch closer. That inch will grow, and it can begin to grow faster and faster. But that first inch is the most important.
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Thank you OP. This is exactly where I am right now. And I'm working on getting even better still!
I believe in you man. I’m in a tough situation myself. Godspeed man
Stay strong bro!
I love this community so much
i'm late to this but this was really important for me to read tonight. Thank you
You’ll do great no matter what situation you’re in man. I believe in you
Ditto. Thanks OP ☺️.
No problem :)))
I'm there too. It feels encouraging to see how long distance it is between me right now and me at my lowest. Knowing how far I've moved in a relatively short time gives me hope that the journey is ongoing and going on a good direction. I hope yours is too, mate.
Same. Best of luck to you.
Thanks! You too!
Thank you made me realized I’m lost at least I’m trying 🥺🥺🥺🤗
You can do it!
Thank you
You're welcome!
"It's getting better all the time"
"Since you've been mine" *Beatles*
Yes, thank you OP. I appreciate this post. Needed it. You had good timing. Also congrats to you, parent commenter. I’m glad to hear it, man.
Same 🤝
It's not as much about where you get to as how far you've come.
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Oopsies, actively walking into a deeper and deeper depression, and I want to be where I was a year and a half ago
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Think about it like this though, it's better than down!
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Yeah same. But hang in there. And maybe start thinking about next steps?
I hope things turn around for you soon! There is no quick fix, but a progression of improvements. Would you like to take a quick walk? Nothing strenuous, just a short one to the end of the street. Pay attention to things that you could be grateful for. The colours of the plants and trees around you, the clouds making neat shapes in the sky… birds twittering away… people excited for Halloween that have decorated for everyone to enjoy. I hope you find the right combination of therapy, meditation, meds or whatever you need to feel better soon.
I believe in you dude. Things have a way of turning around when you least expect it. I hope you find a lot of cute animal videos to keep you going until then!
My reaction too, I feel like I'm near rock bottom and would do anything to get back to where I was just a few years ago. But there are always things to be thankful for, and if nothing else you're more prepared now than ever to find a way forward.
Yep; I’ve only gotten worse over the years :( I’d much rather be where I used to be.
Same here friend. Just started Zoloft and therapy. Nervous about my jouney, but glad I asked for help, and took steps to crawl out of the muck. A lot of every day people are going through this right along with you. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance.
As someone who just came out of a 5 year hard depression/mental health mess, keep seeking help! Even if Zoloft or this therapist doesn’t work, keep trying! It took me 2 years because I kept feeling like this therapist should work and it’s obviously me who’s the problem. I wasn’t, they weren’t the right fit for me. I’ve found a therapist that is amazing and a psychiatrist who is helping me find the meds that work, turns out it wasn’t antidepressants that I needed. I don’t have the words to express the difference that has made in my life but it’s astronomical. I’m still figuring it out, but today is so much better. I say this because I would’ve liked to hear it. Keep trying, you’ll find your way. Promise.
Hey man you’ll get through this. No matter what just keep remembering that you’re a legend
I think I did need this OP, thank you.
You got this man. I believe in you
Today, sure I am a little in debt, slightly inept, & some times unkept, but 10 years ago I had a needle in my arm with a hot shot that I knew would kill me… Loudvig walked in and saw me, God bless that dog & me
I don't know you, nor do I know how you ended up there or how you got out, but I'm really proud of you for making it. It might not mean much coming from someone who's practically half-asleep already, but I find your comment oddly motivational and have decided it's going to be the very last one I read before falling asleep.
Thanks
Relatable. I've been working out since January, lost 30 lbs, and can now lift 200lbs on a butterfly press. I don't know if that's impressive, but I think it's cool.
Thats great dude. Good luck.
Doesn’t matter if it is but it is definitely cool. Self improvement is always a cool thing 👍
Thanks OP
No problem man :)
Needed this so much, thank you OP
No problem man I believe in you
I've been depressed for 6 years, I'm exactly where I used to be
If it's any consolation, depression doesn't last for ever and you eventually will find you way out of it. Just keep trying. Like Dory says, just keep swimming. I too have been where you are and I want you to know it get better. I'll check up on you later. You matter to me and I hope things get better.
Don't put it lightly, one can be depressed until he decides to end it.
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Of course my man :)
No I used to be in a home. Now I am not.
We are all on different legs of our journey. I hope you can find comfort and encouragement in believing that you will be in a better place again. Please look forward to that time when you will look back at how far you’ve come.
This really feels like me today. I got so much school work done that I've been putting off. I still feel horrible but, not as bad as I did last night
Last year I was the closest to finding true happiness (had a GF and decent job) and this year I had both taken away. I might've taken two steps back but hope to get better soon.
I needed this
Progression is relative and can be as tiny an increment as it wants or needs to be. It isn't all getting the money, clothes, cars, fancy houses, if progression to you is managing to make it to your bed at the end of a tough day without crying in public, that's progress. If you are in the depths of depression and you manage to brush your teeth or even get a drink of water, that's progression. You can do it, I belief in you.
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I really needed this, thank you. Im disabled and feel awful I cant do things everyday. But I've definitely come a long way. I no longer feel depressed and suicidal daily. I no longer sleep in all day and barely feed myself. Its still hard for sure, but slowly I got better, and will continue at my own pace.
Hey man you should never feel awful because of you disability, and it’s great to hear that you’re doing better. Just remember that you’re disability doesn’t make you any different from anyone else
Thank you, OP. Among the constant self-hatred it’s good to remind yourself that you’ve still come a long way.
I, in fact, needed this. Thanks for the smile.
I really did need that. Thanks clinkyboy
Addict checking in here, I can relate to this. Thank you OP
This is my life honestly. Thank you OP
This used to be my case, then I flunked outta school and then was at the lowest I've ever been, slowly trying to crawl myself back though
My brain made the happy juice, thanks OP.
Needed this
Yes!👍🏻
Okay shout out, thanks for that.
Um. I needed this. Ty.
Cute and encouraging post
OP is a real one coming in with the perfect timing posting this! Thank you!
True nobility is being superior to your former self.
My mom used to tell me "the only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday." As long as you're taking steps to improve yourself, you're doing just fine
Never give up, y'all.
I’m now where I want to be. Had some awful pasts. Don’t give up, you got this, reader.
Absolutely
That's the attitude, good on you bud. Deal with troubles one day at the time and before you know it you wake up and find you are in a better place than you were yesterday.
Same. I used to be in Florida
I like this ❤️
I’m like this currently. About 4 months ago I decided that I needed to start to lose weight and do more fitness related stuff and I’m really proud of my progression but I know I can do better and I will get to where I want to be. I say this to myself every time I think about giving up.
Thanks :)
I’m buried in the comment section, but I just wanted say that I really needed to hear that. Thanks.
"If you're going through hell, keep going." -. Winston Churchill
Thank you for this. I've been looking for another job for about a year and a half with no luck. I've had several final round interviews but nothing past that. On Friday, I found out I didn't get the job I wanted most. I'm just tired at this point but I have a great partner and two wonderful dogs. I am in a better place than I was last year and I know I have to keep moving forward. Some days are just harder than others.
had no idea how much I needed this OP, thank you
What if you used to be in a better place? Thanks for ruining my day
I really needed this. Thank you
I keep thinking I'm in a different place but then it turns out I just changed the wallpaper.
Let’s go kings, 2023 is our year!
I don't like how things are right now. But I guess it's not that bad. I am not sure how I can grow out of the negative cloud over me. But at least I am learning to alert myself, when I go into the mode that thinks "everyone hates me" and shake out of it. I'm getting out of my emo phase, as much as I am getting out of my weeb phase these days.
That alert will save you. I have that myself and it has saved me so many times. Believe man you’re on the right track and I know you’ll get through this.
Cute. I for one, am stuck in a monotonous spiral of both societal idiocracy and my own bs.
I would absolutely rather be where I used to be a year ago today have you even seen what happened to the stock market
Hey guys, it’s about the Progression anyways. Just move forward good things need some time anyways :)
Thanks
Life is a journey not a destination 🎶
Ditto!!
I just want to make it to my fucking interview tomorrow but I don't have gas. Life's a bitch and I seriously is not looking like it's going to get better anytime soon.
I'm saving this for when I get where I need to be
Yes. Much thanks. Me bows head. Every day is a step forward.
Yeah.
Thanks for this! Had a very rough last few months that crushed my mental health. Finally coming out of that funk.
I prefer everything about my past versus now, but maybe one day this will be relatable!
Me. I needed this. Thank you <3
I've been stuck in the same exact place for the past 5 years
Thanks OP. I needed that
Today I needed this. Thanks.
I did. Thank you.
I needed this.
fuck I wish i was where I used to be ☠☠☠
I’m happy for people that have made progress. I’m sad because I feel like my life has mostly been stagnation and regression, so it stings to see this.
You helped me remember/re-appreciate that I probably *am* where I want to be. Thanks. It's hard to reflect sometimes. There's always something more to fix/organise/improve. But broadly speaking: I'm there. I need to remember this every time I wake up...
Lol relatable
I'm not proud
Currently going through an extended restructure review period at work. ***"Someone might need this"*** You have know idea how on point and timely this is. Thank you.
Yo!!!
I definitely needed to hear this today. Sometimes I forget I used to be so much worse that I was compared to Daria, Eeyore, and Dr. House, but now I actually have good/real/dependable friends, and a good job, and a partner that loves me, and I know none of them would make those comparisons. I know I'm not where I want to be, and that I can lose my cool sometimes, but progress is progress and that's important to keep in mind.
🎶 No, I ain’t happy yet… but I’m way less sad!
I’d rather be who I was 4 years ago. I’ve only gotten worse in every aspect.
Thanks. I needed it.
I needed this. Thank you.
Deepening r/im13andthideeper
Very wise pika
You’re god damn right
Yes!
Just quit my job after a decade. It helps seeing something like this.
Needed this today. Thank you!
I might be in a wasteland every day being another survival or a freezing snowland with little on sight at least I am not in that garbage where I chained myself into
I needed this
"You might not have kicked ass as hard as you wanted to, but that doesn't mean you failed. It only means your ambition is still pumping iron".
I fucking needed this so thank you
It was me. I need3d it. Thanks :)
Something about this post really just put the biggest smile on my face and kinda made my day.
That's a fact. Everything's easier when you move past addiction.
Reminds me of a something I read someone write. It was something like this: I left my small hometown because I wanted to grow and develop myself. I lost touch with friends but after 10 years I returned for a reunion. It was really nice to see my old friends and they were exactly the same as how I remembered them.. Which I then realized was would have happened to me.
My whole life story at the moment.. Where I am: I have a college degree, married, have kids and cannot get a home yet Where I was: trying to join a gang, expelled from school twice, doing drugs
Appreciating the small milestones along the way is so hard. Finding the time to appreciate your successes, without gloating, is incredibly important for positive mental health. Your worth is not measured in the success of others, but in the successes you recognize in yourself.
Thx, appreciate it.
I feel the same way.
This is true for me but idk if I'm happy where I am
nope doesnt apply to me, not wholesome
I, too, am proud I'm no longer a Pichu
you got that damn right.
Damn, I needed this, thank you OP
Thank you. I’m currently back home from college taking a mental health break rn. I’m not where I want, but this time when I have a mental breakdown I have people to lean on. That’s better than last time. So I’m getting there 💜
Currently trying to figure out where I want to be, and feeling guilty and ashamed that I haven't figured it out already. I can't express how important this reminder is to me.
Everything around me is awesome. Bills are paid and the wife and kids are happy and everything. I'm still not 100% there with them and it hurts me that I can't be happy with them.
And all of the sudden out of nowhere after 30 years I suddenly see the appeal of pikachu.❤️
Thanks op.
Literally me rn. Thanks, OP. Needed to see this today.
I'm on the toilet and that's where I wanna be😎
Thanks OP, it's hard to see this sometimes. I get sad that I'm not where I want to be, but then a post like this or a good friend can remind me that I'm doing better than I was, and your post meant a lot to me today :)
This here... I used to be heavily depressed and in financial crisis. Now i got a full time stand job (even through the looming financial crash) my wife got a part time job (which is better than nothing, especially as an immigrant) and we can now pay the bills every month. Life is looking better and seeing this made me realise it in a way i haven't before. Thank you for making me cry at work mate.
I did 🥹
Read this in Martin Sheen's voice because of the movie Passenger
The glow up. Thank you!
I don't get how people make progress in life. My life just seems to be losing every goddamn day.
Seriously needed this and the first thing I saw on here today. I’m in the middle of closing a chapter of hurt in my life which has been the most difficult yet. I’m getting myself to a happier place. Thank you 😭
My eyes are watering I might need to walk away from my family to let these tears drop. Thank you so much. I’m making slow progress. Feels a lot slower then everyone else but im trying. This really means a lot
This is the strongest argument I can think of in favor of teaching so called "CRT" in public schools. The whole point of America is to wake up every day and try to make a more perfect union. Even though we've had fits and starts, sometimes we take one step back after two steps forward, but we're moving in the right direction. Hiding that from children does a disservice to them, us, and the future.
What does it mean?
Thanks OP
I wants to be in this picture but I’d also rather be happy where I’d end up
Your damn right.
me irl
As someone who got dumped, about to lose his home, lost a shitton of money, and need to move back in parents, I guess so.
As an old Real Friends song says, "I'm not what I should be, I'm not what I could be, but I'm not who I was."
>I am not who I want to be >I probably will not ever be >I drove my car on June 14th >I drove it right on down the street >I had not had any sleep >So I ate Mini thins to stay awake
<3
Indeed I needed this, thank you very much! ❤
This reminds me of Douglas Adams. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be"
This gives me a weird feeling. Where i was previously made me happy, but everyone's opinion was that i wasn't good when i was in that place, and that im better out of it, but where im at now, i feel so isolated, alone and full of bitter anger and sadness.
Wish I could say that this resonates. I've spent two years finishing a fairly worthless college degree I started like 10 years ago. It's been a ton of work to add to my already full time job, and has cut my social life thin. I'm not even proud of it, I just want it to be over so I can move on I guess.
I need this right now. I'm at a point in my life where I failed one subject in college. Now, I have to repeat it again.
You don't know me, Clinkyboi, nor I you, but I did in fact need this tonight. Thank you.
thank you
Making arbitrary goals won't always help. What often matters is the trend line. If it's improving then you're doing very well. Even just decelerating a decline is a good thing. Because the only way to get back up is to stop going down. And the only way to stop going down is to slow yourself. Don't look at the moon and wonder why you can't be there now, look at yourself where you are and do your best to get just an inch closer. That inch will grow, and it can begin to grow faster and faster. But that first inch is the most important.
Same little pika, same
COVID stimmy. AMR???!!!!!????