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Losing your mind?

  • 06-03-2007 2:27am
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Have you ever felt like you're losing your mind? Or that you might have something really wrong with you?

    I've had problems with depression throughout my life and have been on medication a few times. I'm 30 years old and married to a wonderful woman, I get on pretty well with my folks and I have a job that I enjoy. I don't have many friends, but I have a couple I would regard as close friends - quality over quantity and all that. I get on well with the guys and girls at work, make them laugh etc.

    Sometimes though - I feel like I'm splitting in two. There will be days when I can be witty, creative and positive. Then there are other days when I feel I'm a waste of oxygen. One day I'm making plans.. the next I can't get out of bed. The downs are more common than the ups, but the "in-betweens" are becoming more and more rare.

    I'm just really frustrated. Is this the sign of the times? Do other people feel this way? Sometimes I feel like I could really make a difference, then other times I find myself putting off even the easiest of tasks. Lately I've done things that are so out of character - forgetting to do things, reacting to a situation in a totally alien way.

    Anyone?


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  • #2
    Black Swan
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 47,539 CMod ✭✭✭✭Black Swan


    Sure. Been there, done that. Still do sometimes. What really helps me through the peaks and valleys is to try and stay focused on a goal. You may think me foolish, but my goal is to save, invest, and eventually buy a little 2 bedroom cottage with an ocean view someplace in Ireland. Once I accomplish this, I will adopt another goal, try to stay focused on it, and move ahead. Not sure this will work for you, but in the long run, it works for me.

    Oh, you should probably share your concerns with a therapist. They are by far more qualified than yours truly.


  • #3
    chlara anne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭chlara anne


    :confused: i constantly feel like this. ull properbly find that lots of people do. i think the stress and worry of day to day life contribute big time.most of the time i feel like i have so many things i want to do but im always too drained or my motivation goes to nothing and i no its in my head. i get really tired of feeling low and incomplete i suppose in a way. when i was younger i was a happy person. i shouldnt feel like this as i have a good job and a good family, not too many friends but one or two really good friendships. i had been in a relationship for 11 years in which we were both very unhappy of late and i left knowing i had to change my life. sometimes i dont know who i am anymore and i also feel i act totally out of character which scares me a little. but i talk to the good friends i have and my ex and i are also there for each other but this doesnt always stop me from feeling alone. sometimes talking to a stranger helps more as people who are close tend to dictate to you more than advise you or tell you to snap out of it!! i dont think were crazy, just human. the mind is a powerful thing and if your suffering from depression it can effect you in horrible ways.


  • #4
    Faith
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    You're certainly not the only one, OP. Yesterday I could barely get out of bed - I only did because I had no choice - and today I'm in a great mood. Everyone goes through those ups and downs, but if you feel like yours are a little more serious than normal, I'd second the advice that you should see a therapist.


  • #5
    Duras
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Duras


    unreg10029933 wrote:
    Have you ever felt like you're losing your mind? Or that you might have something really wrong with you?

    Sometimes though - I feel like I'm splitting in two. There will be days when I can be witty, creative and positive. Then there are other days when I feel I'm a waste of oxygen. One day I'm making plans.. the next I can't get out of bed.

    Sounds like you are very much alive... That's what life is, ups and downs, not necessarily more downs but we tend to be more aware of the bad times than the good ones.

    I'd say that there is nothing wrong with you... Everyone of us feels more or less the same I think, and each of us is affected in a different way by it.


  • #6
    loismustdie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭loismustdie


    make your life as full and busy as possible, be nice to everyone and everything so you have nothing to feel guilty about (everything meaning recycle,donate to charities, volunteer if possible), always shower,shave and dress up as if your meeting the queen so you feel your best, eat well and do a bit of exercise and banish any thoughts you wouldn't be proud of. basically sprinclean your life...and your home and car if necessary. hope this helps because to be honest since i made these few changes ive nevr been happier


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