I am so lost in life. A few days ago I was let go from my part-time job after last week when I couldn’t be at work because my symptoms flared. My job was my identity and now since I can’t keep a job, my only option is to apply for disability. I don’t want to just sit at home all day every day. I wish I could live like people who don’t have mental illnesses. Any kind words are appreciated. #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Anxiety
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If you live with depression, you may know all too well what it’s like to have recurring and often persistent negative thoughts… I know I do 🙋. But, what role do these negative thoughts actually play?
For me, I feel like the negative thoughts I experience protect me from rejection and disappointment, even though most of the time it’s possible for me to reframe what I’m thinking so those thoughts don’t feel all too consuming.
What do you think? What role does your negative thoughts have in your life? Are they protecting you or betraying you?
💡 Want some insight? Check out Rachael Seider’s experience here:
themighty.com/topic/bipolar-depression/debby-downer-negative...
#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #Schizophrenia #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe
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hi everyone.. I am new here and wanted to reach out to possibly meet some people that actually understand me. I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and PTSD about 35 years ago. I have struggled with this and have now within the last few years ( after moving to a different state ) have found a doctor who has actually put me on the right medication regime. But my social life still lacks. I tend to avoid social situations because I am afraid of symptoms showing their ugly selves. So thanks for having me and God bless
I have been in a manic episode since November. If I sleep I have nightmares but most nights I don’t get much sleep. My brain and body is pure chaos right now. My
Thoughts are all over the place. My family tries to understand. I tell them if I notice a change in moods and they try to understand but they just don’t get it. I feel the fall fixing to happen. I see the black cloud hovering over me. Waiting to cover me. I had a really bad depressed episode 2 years ago where I withdrew from anything and everyone and stayed in bed for 1 year. I’m petrified that’s what is going to happen this time. I know from experience that I’m going to come down from this manic episode but does anyone know how to keep me from going To a really dark place? Is there something I can do to even my moods out? I’m on medications for mood stability and antipsychotics to help with my visual and auditory hallucinations Any suggestions would help. #Bipolar #BipolarDepression #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #CPTSD #Anxiety
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Hi, my name is millykarolle. I'm here because I am grieving the loss of a normal life. I can't push through and deny my chronic illness anymore; I can't do this alone.
#MightyTogether #Fibromyalgia #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #meniere'sDisease #complexpost-traumaticStressDisorder #covid-19 #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
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The relationship you have with your therapist, counselor, mental health professional, or psychiatrist is an important one — but it can be very frustrating when you feel like you’re not being listened to or your needs aren’t being met.
Are there any questions or topics you wish they would discuss with you in your appointments? Do you wish their communication style was different or that they’d offer telehealth appointments instead? Let us know in the comments below. ⬇️
#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #Schizophrenia #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe
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Hello, my name is Steph, I’m 35 years old and suffer with OCD and Schizoaffective disorder. I spent 7 years in a psychiatric hospital (from 13, until I was discharged at 21 years old). I’m now engaged and studied Zoology at University. It’s never too late to get your life back on track! #OCD #MentalHealth #SchizoaffectiveDisorder
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As I walk in my mental health recovery journey, I often reflect and grapple with what I feel growth looks like to me.
From the days I feel like I’m not doing enough, to the days when I realize how much I’ve overcome in the past five years, the definition of growth for me changes often — and I feel like it has to in order to accommodate the complexities of living with depression.
This is such a big realization for me! 🥲
I’ve learned to take each day as it comes even if all that day brought was laying in bed with a cup of tea while watching my favorite childhood movie. I’m doing a good job (and so are you).
What are your thoughts? How do you perceive growth?
#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #Schizophrenia #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe
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