Boot strapping

[thestormcellar]

Boot strapping.  It's what I usually call it when I'm in a depressive funk and trying to figure out ways to get myself out of it.  So, I'm boot strapping right now.  Hard to explain the ins and outs of it, but anyone who has been at the bottom knows what I mean when I say it.  I have a pretty awesome life.  I love my job.  I love my husband.  I

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[phillygirl2873]

I can completely relate. I've been there, so many times. Have you tried talk therapy? I've been going to a therapist for a year now, it's been really helpful.

There's something that I feel that I have, called imposter syndrome, some of what you said sounds. Little like imposter syndrome. Just remember, depression lies. That's what I tell myself when I'm in my "funks."

[thestormcellar]

I've been in and out of therapy since I was 13. Unfortunately, I haven't really looked for anyone to work with since I moved out here. Maybe it's time for me to really start looking.

[goloptious]

*hugs*

I'm sorry that things have been tough. Keep pulling yourself up. Take it one day, one hour, one thing at a time.

[thestormcellar]

*hugs back* I'll power through. I did get out of bed today. Made smoothies for breakfast. Made it to work on time. Walked up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Managed to kick some project work out the door completed. So, I haven't shut down completely. Thank you for the hugs though, those are always ALWAYS appreciated!

[queeberquabbler]

As a fellow bootstrapper, I can tell you this: you talked to us about it (indirectly, but still counts), so you're already on the track to getting better. I can't give you any advice, because I know it falls flat for ME when I'M feeling low and people try and advise me, so I'll just tell you what I know:

1. Sometimes, not matter how much we love our friends/families/lives, it isn't enough. And that's when we get low.
2. Luckily, the low can't stay low forever. You will rise back up after time.
3. You will probably get low again, but that's just how it is. The important thing isn't that you fall, it's that you RISE. And you will, hon, I promise. Until then, ::long-distance HUGS:: Just know that you are loved and that we're right here with you.

[rleyser]

Please. Go talk to a doctor. Get some help. Whether that means meds or different meds or therapy or whatever it is you need.

There is help.

[wetdryvac]

*passes over virtual tea*

Here's to successful bootstrapping, however you go about it. Also, a picture of a pretty sunset, because, uh, I like sunsets?

http://wetdryvac.deviantart.com/art/Nature-s-Scrawl-436115816

*shrugs*

Feel free to bend my ear if you wish.