oi vey

[eva_tsukino]

my emotions are all out of whack. i've been forcing myself out of the house to control it, but yeah, sitting on the subway even I feel like I'm going to burst out in tears at any given time. I know I'm stressed, but I should not be freaking out like this, it's very weird. anyone reccomend a good psychiatrist or someone in toronto

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[mythistra]

*hugs!*

hope you find someone good, my dear, and that you start feeling better soon <3

[ex_cdaae]

Hugs from me too... and I know the feeling. Especially that thing of sitting on the subway or the bus having to fight not to burst into tears. God. Horrible. :(

I don't really have any personal resources in Toronto, but you could try some of the livejournal depression communities, or alt.support.depression on usenet, and ask there. Or I guess start off seeing your GP if you have one. Or look up mental health clinics in the phone book. Sometimes it's a matter of luck - I'm lucky that the woman who started working with my GP's surgery is perfect for me.

[flightlessangel]

i find that when im stressed, emotionally, that meditation helps.. or even just deep breathing.
sometimes looking at calming images helps too.. like oceans, skies, etc.. things that make me smile. try putting together a slideshow of images that you like (that you have or find on google).
even surrounding yourself in the color blue can help change your mood.. at least it helps me.
which is why i painted my room blue with clouds. i was really depressed and it really helped me relax.

*nod*

[tp_naomi]

I agree with Amanda. I did the same and painted my room blue and have surrounded myself with blue homewares. It's a source of comfort and peace for me. Meditation is also a great way to 'destress'.

Take it easy m'dear *hugs*

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[wyrd_sane]

If contact with other humans is not possible or doesn't work, I always use comedy. I replay the Hithhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, read all the online comic strips I can find, etc. Eventually, I run across something that seems funny again; then my pain starts to fade.

"One's never alone with a rubber duck!"
-- Golgafringan Arc B Captain