I'm looking for suggestions from the hive mind. I've tried mindfulness, TIP, positive statements, telling myself that it's my depression talking, etc.
Hoping one of you might have a technique that works much better for me.
Posted Feb 13, 2020, 11:44 PM UTC
Sometimes I feel like nobody cares. I don’t have any close friends or family, so sometimes I feel nobody would miss me. But when I really think about it, someone would. My cat wouldn’t understand where I went. My coworkers would miss the person who made coffee every morning. The lady I smile at on the bus would wonder what happened to me. No matter how alone you feel, someone would miss you. That counts for every single person in the world
Thank you for this. The main thing that has kept me from doing it is my daughter and wife (and other family).
I truly believe that if I did it, I'd just pass my depression/suicidality onto my daughter and wife. I don't wish this on anyone.
I think about how it will affect the people around me. I basically guilt trip myself. Or I hold into hope that things will get better. Talking with people usually helps me, or at least spending time with them.
Thank you for your reply. Spending times with others seems to help me a little - odd thing is that when I feel this way I want to be isolated.
Same here. It's difficult but I try to force myself to be around others or talk to them. Even just a call with someone can help, even if it helps a little it's worth trying. I wish you the best of luck.