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arctic_wolf4025

The hypocrit in me...

Dec 04, 2011 23:21

Depression.

Isn't it wonderful?

And you know what the worst part is? I'm currently working as a mental health clinician, with people with far more crippling depression than my own. I know all the tips, the tricks, the tools, and the best way to use them all. I spend my days helping people find the tool that works for them. But I can't seem to apply ( Read more... )

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jhennara December 5 2011, 19:29:09 UTC

Ummm...I know all the steps too, all the ways you can use to control the depression, the anxiety, the swings up and down. I know that exercise works wonders (and can't get myself to go), I know that diet plays a role, I know that sleep is very important, I know how to breathe and think and stand and sometimes it makes absolutely zero difference.
I do know that friends help, at least most of the time. And so does professional help. It isn't a weakness, I'm sure you've told your clients that. You've told me that. So ummm maybe take your own advice? When you come back?
And sorry if it's a little snotty. Not meaning it to be but I hate to see you hurting and lost. Because I love you.

arctic_wolf4025 December 6 2011, 02:46:44 UTC

I love you too. You don't sound snotty.

It's just so frustrating, because I KNOW exactly what the professional is going to tell me. It's exactly what I tell people every day.

I keep telling myself that my advice IS working. I am trying to run a couple of times a week, and I'm getting out. I do things I like, and I'm trying to keep a regular sleep pattern. So I'm telling myself my advice is working, and it's stopping me from getting worse.

Let's do a self-care date when I get home.

raiukoti December 16 2011, 22:19:27 UTC

/pat. I need to check Live Journal more these days..

When it comes to depression it seems that all the knowledge in the world can't help you. I think anyone who has experienced depression will attest to this.

Friends help, routines help, I think all that knowledge you're striving to apply is for sure helping. It always seems so minimal and insignificant but it is still there.

On a side note yay friends <3, I was glad you were here with me, it was excellent while it lasted :P. Hang in there and come back soon! Everyone and I miss you already.