Thomas Gouard
At this very moment I am currently in a battle with depression. Some of the symptoms I am experiencing are irritability, indecisiveness, loss of motivation, and not wanting to be around others. What is really bothersome right now is knowing activities that can boost my mood, yet not having the interests to get out and do them because I do not have the motivation. On that, I anticipated the arrival of spring temperatures so that I could get out and enjoy my favorite activities, yet today I do not have the interest in doing any of them despite the weather being perfect for anyone I would have chosen.
It is not easy when you live alone and do not have a handful of friends that check up on you regularly. And I am feeling as though if I were to send a text message or call some of the people I have in my life, that I would not get a response back, which is why they are not an option in the first place. I have to say that, the only things I have the interest in doing that could very well fight my state of mind are positive things I find on the internet, listening to musicals, watching comedic skits like Saturday Night Live or maybe even watching professional wrestling, which I tend to gravitate towards the enthusiasm and storylines presented.
This is not the first time I have experienced this and certainly will not be the last! What sucks about being in this mind state is that it seems neverending, yet it is not.
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher
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I also thank you for taking the time to respond to this.
I will be alright once our weather warms up because I can get out on my bike or run with no worries of it being cold or rainy. My emotions have been up-and-down because I have not been getting my workouts in.
I have used thrift shopping as an alternative way to get out (thrift therapy). Probably would have used it as an option if I had the time this semester, and it always helps because it transfers my mind somewhere else.
The weather has been off-and-on good here, and slowly warming up, thank God : )
You frankly said about depression. In our epoch of social media I sometimes think that everybody is pretending (of course not everyone, that’s my impression seeing ideal pics of the others’ life). By saying about your state you show that you are a real person with emotions, thoughts, mood etc.
I think nature and good friends can distract you. I suffer from depression each autumn and winter. This year I went to a doctor and she prescribed me nootropic medicine for 2 months and I think it made my mood better.
Maybe you need a big change in your life. When I leave my routine and travel somewhere my mood changes automatically! When I pack my suitcase I am already cured!
Feel free to talk to me, don’t be alone in this not very simple period of your life. It’s temporal!!! 🙂
I’m struggling a lot this season because I have lacked on my working out due to internship, weather, and work. Once I pick back up my steady routines, I will be able to ease through times like these. Throughout the week, I feel like a fish out of water at times because things hit me hard when I least expect it.
The endorphins get me through many of things I encounter. I’m considering investing in a treadmill this year to get me through the winter months. I just started searching yesterday.
As for travel, I am planning a trip to Detroit in October. Just thinking about that alone makes me excited because it is a place that I have never visited.
I thank you a lot, Natalya. Moments like this seem like they will never end.
Yes, it’s a combination of weather influence, body chemistry, stresses, accumulated tiredness, occupation and life circumstances. I think there are common characteristics of this human state, at the same time each depression is very unique.
Travel to new places can give a new splash in life. It’s important not to get even more tired after the journey. Please plan time for rest and relax 🙂
My semester will be over with May 11th, thank goodness. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I may be able to get a good run or bike ride in before the week kicks off. I felt very great yesterday after getting off work. I got the chance to get a 1 hour workout in.
Wishing you much strength and good luck!!!
I remember my university time… Studying takes a lot of energy.
Sometimes a good talk or a nice joke refreshes the mood.
Include vitamins and food additives into your ration. Breathing exercises are ok (if indoors – with an open shutter). I love meditation with relax music or special music for sleeping…
In hard times one can hope for God and the saint people, and it works!!!!!!
My mind is everywhere throughout the day, thinking about a range of things. I actually would like to add meditation into my day, preferably once I get in for the night after either work or leaving my internship site.
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That, I am always trying to avoid every day. The day prior to this post, I did encounter many throughout the week. I felt so drained when I shared this post, and my emotions where every where.
And I love Sigmund Freud. We actually had a conversation about him in my class earlier.
His style of writing books is too complicated for me, maybe because I am not a psychiatrist. But his phrases are short and cool!
The thing that captured my interest in psychology, and still has it today. Lately I have considered going for it as my next major : )
Thomas many people turn to cooking, and that includes men lol. I have heard many men say how cooking helped them. I heard recently on a cooking show how cooking helped a little boy that had cancer. He was on the cooking chow called ‘Chopped.’ He said how when he was in the hospital how the series saved him, and then he actually went on the show and won. Cooking is good therapy! Start out small, like inventing a great sandwich.
I will consider that, LaJenna : ) I’ll make something then send it to everyone on Virily : )
Put your creations on my LaJenna’s cooking challenge.
Woohoo! Got it! As my semester nears its end, I would like to try many different projects.
Keep fighting and stay strong!
I am fighting man. I am assuming that with this graduation my emotions are triggered because I have not planned my next steps, which I do have an idea of what I want. I’m starting all over, and having this degree is a new step.
Even though I am not depressed I know where you come from. I am alone mostly 24/7 but my friends do live below me if a need something but they have their own issues. I intensely work on my desktop PC to make a passive income through the net. I think positive thoughts every day, listen to music, and I am going to add in some drawing and artistic coloring too which I have wanted to do for a long time. Me, myself, and I work hard to find something to smile about each day and you like me should always remember as long as there is someone on the other side of the PC screen we are not alone and many people know we are in this world. I also have 2 cats for company. Too bad we are so far from one another I would not mind sharing a thought or two with you anytime things get a bit too heavy.
I hear you out. And on a side not, I would love to have a cat for therapeutic reasons. It would give me company versus me utilizing things like YouTube, and music every single day. I have to say that while at work is when my spirits are at its highest because I have clients that keep my mind boggled.
Well many blessings to you Thomas and remember I care and I am on the other side of that PC screen when you need it just give a shout If you ever have a mind to you can contact me on my email spidrella@gmail.com and i can send you photos of the two silly cats I have here and give you some smiles.
Thank you, RasmaSandra. I will connect with you via Gmail. Also, we have a shelter here in Chicago filled with kittens waiting to be adopted. That shelter allows us to donate money and spend time with the kittens. Once my semester is over with, I plan to add once a month visits to my schedule.
we care, Thomas, we are here for you. Depression is a very tough thing to live with. But you are not alone!!!!
And things like that I need to remember because sometimes it feels so lonely.
We are never alone if we don’t want to be. Plus, you are helping and caring for many people in your role. You are valuable in this world!!!!!
I gave myself the benefit of not adding any extra stress on my life. I got up and did not make my bed, and left alone any regular chores that I do the morning hours which added some relief to the day.
Every day is a gift. (goes to that old adage yesterday is the past, tomorrow isn’t promised, today is the present so open it!)
Keep going!!!
Yes, indeed it is. I’am thankful that this is the only thing I have to battle with because there are others that struggle with more.
That is a very good attitude to take!