It’s not easy. It’s never been easy.
Depression is not just any sadness. Sadness is a small type of reaction happening in daily basis. When the person is having depression, it interferes their daily life and normal functioning. Sadness is only a small part of depression. Some people with depression may not feel sadness at all. It’s like wishing you did not get up the next day. It’s like segregating yourself from everyone not wanting to indulge in any conversations or going out associating with anyone. The feeling of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness and hopelessness. It’s losing appetite or binging on food having weight changes. The thoughts of death and suicide lingers in the mind.
Anxiety is not just a normal panic attack. It’s the feeling of suffocation when you are in a crowd of people. It’s the trembling hands that restrains yourself from meeting new people. It’s the feeling of constant fear about everything in life. Having difficulty in concentrating and the mind going blank. Feeling highly anxious about being with other people and having a hard time talking to them. Feeling very self-conscious in front of other people and worried about feeling humiliated, embarrassed, or rejected, or fearful of offending others. Having to have a hard time keeping friends intact. Feeling nauseous and sick around people.
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It’s a disorder where nightmares feels like reality. It’s the never ending hallucinations that haunt us everywhere we go. It’s like losing touch with reality. It’s the delusions that is convincing enough to make us believe in it. Having to grow uncommunicative with people around. Having to listen to the voices whispering close by your ear. Negative voices repeating in your head constantly every single day.
Having to be diagnosed and living with them have never been any easier than breathing. Everyday feels like a torment, getting up into a nightmare of a reality. The constant debate between ending it all or trying to stay as long as I can had been stuck in my head for as long as I can remember. Battling with the voices in my head and trying to keep up with the things and people I love is difficult. Sometimes I don’t converse with anyone and they might be wondering what’s wrong with me. Sometimes the voices take control of me making me shove everyone away. I never tried talking to anyone about it. I lived in fear. I started to self harm because of those voices in my head. They prevent me from doing things I love and making me lose hope on all the little things I imagined. They made me feel guilty even for the slightest thing the world has done, making me think it’s my fault. Die. Cut. Dead. Fear. Those very words were carved and made to fear them. Everyday was a battle with the mind and heart but in the end, just a ghost with a beating heart. I never knew the life outside my mind. I was lost. Lost the touch with reality. Lost connection with people. I only had them in my own world. Not only the voices I had, I developed a severe case of hallucinations. It’s not the ghost type of hauntings and possession or the ones you see on movies, No. It’s the type where they have control over your mind, body and soul. You have been compelled to listen to what they say. Having to live with them, is a constant fight between life and death.
Coming out of this was not easy. And I would say, I am still not cured. Yes, I’m seeing a psychiatrist and I am on medication. Yes, I still do hear the voices and I still see them appearing on daily basis. Yes, I still cut but I have learnt to control it. The road to recovery is not simple as what you think. Battling with the mind can be life threatening. It starts from ourselves then to others. Learn to talk to others about our mental health issues. Make people understand as to why we are like this as it can help them to apprehend and they would know how to guide us through. It helps a lot in a way, more than we can think off. Talking to someone helps to ease the mind and you know there’s someone there to lend a helping hand. I learnt to write my thoughts down to help people understand how is it like for people to live with mental illness. I learnt to stand up for myself because my voice is stronger than the voices in my head.
Visit the, thehopeline.org for a hand in need. (:
Thanks for your follow of my blog. I can’t thank you by name because I don’t know it!! And forgive me, I can’t say anything very relevant to your blog, except that I have huge respect for your honesty. I know depression, but not like you. And my way is different. You see from my blog I have practiced yoga all my life. It’s hard work but I love it. I so much wish you well. I will follow your blog and read your posts. If thoughts have wings and meaning, then accept the kindest and best of mine. Tony
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You are welcome (: you can call me shobby (: thank you (: different like how? And yoga is good to ease the mind, body and soul (: sure and thank you so much (:
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different like how?…yeah you’re right I don’t even know you, so how do I know my way out of MY depression has been different. I try to say. Yoga has slowly over the years, allowed me to step back from total involvement in my emotions and feelings. How? Because as meditation goes ‘deeper’ (or better is to say ‘simpler) and thoughts stop, my perspective becomes more the observer of what my mind is up to, almost a detachment. (There’s a technique called Antar Mouna which is strong to allow that ‘stepping back’). And with practice, I start to see that my body and my mind are one place, but behind that is just awareness, consciousness. It’s a beautiful thing. But yoga doesn’t solve ‘problems’. I personally think we have to deal with them appropriately, and let yoga be a recreation, a profound relaxation, an irresistible attraction!!
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Oh yes you are right (:
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Are you the artist behind the 2 headed sketch ?
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Hahaha I wish (: but no I am not (:
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Your descriptions are so perfect. Thank you.
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You are welcome (:
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Your voice IS stronger than the voices in your head ….yep it’s a mighty battle ….use the support you have …the talking …the medication ….the use of your creativity ….focus outward as much as you can …even on the smallest of things that may serve to keep your spirits lifted ….it’s like climbing Mount Everest in a blizzard sometimes …but you know what?
It’s clear from your blog you are yet another example of a modern day warrior and set an example to us all ……keep climbing …slips there may be …..never give up tho:)
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Yes we are all warriors (: I will (: thank you for the love and support all the way (:
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You got it 🙂 x
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Having been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder last summer, your descriptions are spot-on. I know many people who have or have had depression and anxiety. I appreciate your candor about schizophrenia, as well. You’re a survivor!
Thank you also for following my blog – I really appreciate it!
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Thank you and you’re a warrior too (: just keep hoping and believing you can (:
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Shobby, thank you for sharing what it’s like for you. Your courage and strength shine through. I wish you all the best.
Faith and Oscar Dandelion xox
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You are welcome (: thank you for your love and support (:
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🙂 (((HUGS)))
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I’ve 3 relatives who live with schizophrenia – it’s a tough illness.
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They will recover but it will take time (: never treat them differently otherwise (:
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Sending hugs for a great post 🙂
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Thank you for the love (:
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🙂
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I think you’re much more awesome than you think you are.
I think you’re much more amazing and braver than most of us for sharing something like this here
And I think you have something that others don’t. Strength. Boldness. Will.
You may not be cured yet, but you will. And I know this because that’s what people with strength do. They survive 🙂
Please keep being strong!
And thanks for following my blog 🙂
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Thank you so much for the love and support (: and yes I will (:
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I love the way you write it down. ☺ Your posts are very honest and that’s what I love about them.
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Thank you so much (:
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Your welcome 😊
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As a newborn, I was thrust into the world with a schizophrenia and numerous other mental health issues. However, getting the help that was needed was not acceptable. There were a few times when hospitalisation was the only solution but otherwise it was one of those ‘family secrets’. I do commend you and thank you for sharing this information. Information is so vital. I’ve no doubt that my childhood was fundamental in my decision to study psychology and become a therapist. My family was beyond help. They “didn’t have a problem” Thanks again my friend. Léa
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I get what you mean by family secrets (: even my family doesn’t want anyone to know I’m seeking a psychiatrist for treatment. For us it may seem psychiatrist hospital but for others it’s a mental hospital. I been discriminated that way before (: but here I am now (: writing my thoughts and feels out (: thank you for the love and support (:
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I’m always here if you need an ear and once again my hat is off to you. For me, the only way (and I don’t imply that anyone else should do it) I had to totally sever any connections. My family is those I care about and who care about me. As for the writing, it can be very healing. Actually, I’m working on ‘the book’ now… 🙂 🙂
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May I know what the book is about!? (:
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Thanks for asking. It is about surviving, it is about healing and also about some of the flaws in the system. (:
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It is about a child that was never wanted and subject to cruelty in many different forms. It is about how and why it led into abusive marriage. It is about getting out and creating a life and family for self and children. It is about healing and finally having a life. It is about me. It is the bad, the ugly and finally some happiness. Does that help. I have a rough draft but am going through the first organise and edit right now. I call it doing damage control! 🙂
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Omg! I love inspirational stories! I would love to read yours (:
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You are very kind. I don’t know how soon I can have it ready to try and find a publisher and that is a frustratingly long journey. If I can get it published, it will be announced on the blog and I’ve been promised reviews and write-ups by a few others that know me and my work. Thank you ever so much.
Life is a journey and some of us have more twists, turns and bumps in the road.
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Ah yes (: and life can be depressing at the same time exciting too (:
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Absolutely. It has given me much to write about. I don’t know how far you have looked in my poetry… blog but there are more than a few references to some of the issues… 🙂
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I will be sure to check it out more (:
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Thank you. (: x
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Thank you for your honest and vivid descriptions. People generally cannot know what they have not experienced, but words like yours help. J.
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You’re welcome (:
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Shobby, stay strong!! Garfield hugs and stay happy.
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Hahaha thank you for the love and support there (:
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Such honesty and care in your writing, Shobby. My heart goes out to you. Stay strong 🙂
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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Thanks for following my blog!
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Welcome (:
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Well done for speaking out about mental health issues. Your brave and honest words will help so many people who are suffering in silence.
And thank you for taking the time to visit and follow my blog! 🙂
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Thank you and yes, I love to inspire people out there who are suffering in silence (: your welcome (:
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Hope this url is obtainable. This is a minor offering. One of love in intent. It is but a beginning, a start. It intends to open doors. The complete rest of the way is but a matter of conviction, choice, pursuit, faith.
I love your post here, and will reread it, for there is so much in it. Thank you.
https://andnowmiguel.wordpress.com/2016/07/28/11588/
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Thank you (:
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No, thank you for your gracious acceptation
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Hahaha but still thank you though (:
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Hahaha as in rubbish? Be sincerely honest (without holding back please)
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Hahaha Nooo it’s n
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Feel free to delete this one if you wish
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It’s alright (:
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Hahaha I meant no it’s not rubbish (:
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No, I get it, less I muddy the waters. You are disposed to be frank, and see beyond my submitting cordial, politically correct protocols
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(: okay (:
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I share this post by Shobby with you. Please take time to read and reblog, and comment.
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A wonderful brave post. As a fellow, hidden disease, sufferer I wish you well on your journey and hope those voices shut up. I hear them too and know the struggle it is. Brave woman.
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Thank you for the love and support and you have my blessings throughout your journey (: always believe there’s hope (:
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This is an incredibly powerful post about the torment of mental illness. My uncle and aunt were both schizophrenic and repeatedly hospitalised. I also have other friends who have the same condition. This post really brings it home to me how traumatic it must be and I am so pleased you are recovering from it. Thanks for following my blog.
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I hope they are doing fine and I will have them in my prayers and blessings (: thank you and yes I am trying to (: you’re welcome (:
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Good description….really inspiring…
Shreyans
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Thank you (:
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Hats off
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Thank you (:
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Bravery, eloquence, strength, and determination – you may not be cured, but you’re winning the war. Continued success and much respect to you.
Thank you for the follow. 🌹🌹
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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Only those who choose to battle it out win….
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Yes they do (:
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I think you are very brave… facing each new day must be a battle that you take minute by minute, marching across the day. Thank you for writing about it, it helps others understand better about mental illness.
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Yes it is a battle waking up everyday realizing I’m still here breathing when I could be dead. Thank you (:
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Somewhere just when I stopped looking towards in the direction of myself, I found this. A lot of things that I could relate to and some I wished I could feel right now. When thingsare all away, to find this is like a reminder that something is missing and needs to be done. Really well writing, reminded me of a lot that I had forgotten, and helping me knowing there people like you will always stay strong, to tell their stories. It is really brace and beautifulof you to do wrote about all this. With love and hugs. 💞
– Keith Sly
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Thank you so much for the love and support there (: and I will stay strong (:
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My young daughter suffers from depression and anxiety… your post here has helped me better know what she is going through… thank you for following my blog and I look forward to reading more of yours and learning what I can. I wish you only the best…. please stay strong and know that so many people care, eventhough Idon’t know my heart goes out to you… Michelle
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Treat her with love and care (: thank you for the love and support (: please update me on how your daughter is doing (: thank you – with love shobby (:
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Thanks for following my blog!
I’ve never been schizophrenic, but I’ve dealt with more than a little depression and suicidal thoughts, so this post really resonates with me. I used to cut myself too, mostly because it was the only escape, or at least that was the way it felt. Sure I felt like shit afterwards, but in that moment, that beautiful moment, that rush, you forget everything…
Just know you are in no way alone in this world, there are so many of us. ❤
Meno
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Yes at that moment, you feel like the pain is relieving. I know they are more fighters like us and I believe in them and you (: thank you (:
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I have suffered with severe depression for most of my life. I have found a way out and I pray that you will too. Good luck and God bless.
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Thank you (: for the love and support (: I will pull through this (:
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Very powerful and it is difficult to understand how deep depression can be. You make it very clear. I feel that being in the natural world can help and also sharing and doing things with others.
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Thank you (:
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Thanks for the follow 🙂 love reading this post. Being an Occupational therapist, I had seen mentally ill clients. So well explained. Happy to connect 🙂
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Thank you for taking your to read (:
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I see the word “brave” mentioned in many of these comments, and it is indeed the word I would also have used. But let me use another word, heroic. You are speaking to mental illness which for some ridiculous reason, people view as a taboo subject. Yet, despite all the knowledge out there explaining it is a very real illness, an even real-er illness to the people who face it every day and night. To put yourself out here in an unkind world is heroic. There will undoubtedly be a parent, a teacher, a child who you will touch with these words. You’ve obviously touched all of us. Thank you for taking the hard way by voicing your reality, You are not collapsing into “they” or “them” and giving up. And “they” know why, as we all do here; you are stronger than any voice or vision, that is why YOU are here now saving someone else by writing with bravery. Thank you for being so heroic. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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I want people to stop discriminating and treating mental illness as if it’s nothing. It’s more serious than physical sickness and it can lead someone to taking their life without thinking twice. I want to help those in trouble and show them there’s always hope in this world and for that we just have to believe in ourselves (: thank you for this lovely comment that made my day (:
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You are such a skillful writer. Your descriptions of these disorders are spot on. Thanks for following my blog, and I’ll be sharing this with my tribe. 🙂
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Thank you so much (: this means a lot (:
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Powerful words…
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Thank you (:
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Glad you follow my blog – http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
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Who is this “Survivor”. Is it You Yourself or are you talking about another person.
Its so frightful reading this, because I had my dose of panic attacks in the past. Now I am Free and Keep myself Happy.
Just go to Google and say Beauty of Nature and Google it and see the Images for the millions of beautiful pics to take your breath away.
Or type Cute Dogs and Cats Videos and watch them and laugh.
Having the Internet at our fingertips is the Biggest Blessing of Today’s Century.
Cattie
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I guess I write generally of what I feel (: Hahaha alright I will try (:
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This is amazing. YOU are amazing. Thank you for following my blog- I am so glad I read this post. Keep on keeping on 🙂
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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This is very intense. The struggle we face, the fight that awaits, everyday it’s nothing but a battle within against our thoughts. 😦 Sometimes all we need is reassurance, Hope and faith. I was on a very pessimistic path, but my mother kept pulling me to the path of positivity. When I started my blog, I chose to write everything on my mind, no distinction between positive or negative thoughts. But my mother asked me to put in only the happy ones so as to attract positivity in life. But, it’s not easy, there are days I just feel like crying to myself, stay aloof away from everyone. There are many days when I do nothing but doubt myself, there are multiple thoughts in my hands that are fighting a fight of their own. I have grown to dislike wrong things people talk. It’s alright to have an opinion different from others, but it’s another thing to get angry, and then burst out crying for reason very trivial. I haven’t found any reason for my guilty palpitations or the tremors that are far from ceasing, the emptiness in the chest gets me. I am scared to fall prey to any of these, they are my enemies and I don’t know how to get over this. 🙂
I can relate to your dilemma somewhere, I hope we all recover and feel normal soon. Take care.
Best wishes,
Shambhavi
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Yes I agree with you. With hope you have the courage to take that step to recovery (: Yes, there’s always someone there to help us pull through this (: We have to try and give ourselves a chance (: instead of giving others. That way we can learn to grow from what we were (: thank you for the love and support (:
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Sorry for the typos!
This is very intense. The struggle we face, the fight that awaits, everyday it’s nothing but a battle within against our thoughts. 😦 Sometimes all we need is reassurance, Hope and faith. I was on a very pessimistic path, but my mother kept pulling me to the path of positivity. When I started my blog, I chose to write everything on my mind, no distinction between positive or negative thoughts, but it was my mother who asked me to put in only the happy ones so as to attract positivity in life.
It’s not easy, there are days I just feel like crying to myself, staying aloof- away from everyone. There are days when I do nothing but doubt myself with multiple thoughts in my head, perhaps they are busy fighting a fight of their own.
I have grown to dislike wrong things people talk. It’s alright to have an opinion different from others, but it’s another thing to get angry, and then burst out crying for reason very trivial. I haven’t found any reason for my guilty palpitations or the tremors that are far from ceasing and the emptiness in the chest gets me. I am scared to fall prey to any of these, these emotions and thoughts are my enemies and I don’t know how to get over this. 😦
I can relate to your dilemma somewhere, I hope we all recover and feel normal soon. Take care.
Best wishes,
Shambhavi
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Your blog deals with very important issues. I am sure you will help a lot of people.
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Thank you and I hope too (:
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I wish you all the best, Shobby. Days of calm, full of light, where clean-smelling breezes wash cares away. I wish for your pain, fear and anxiety to lessen a bit each day and for your voice to grow stronger and more sure. Thank you for communicating to us how severe these differences can get. I know only the mildest form of these things, and I’m grateful for that.
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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Hi! Thanks for showing us a side that not many reveal or understand. It takes a lot of courage to open up in this manner, but I also want to tell those suffering from depression not to shut your loved ones out. I wish more would talk – remember, even if others might not empathize and may even judge you for it, your near and dear ones really care for you. You are an important and cherished part of their lives.
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Yes I understand (: there’s always someone out there that cares (: but we have to make them understand what is like living like this, so they could help us (: thank you (:
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Beautiful piece of literature… i love it..
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Thank you (:
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Ti ringrazio di essere passata dal mio blog. Il mio inglese non è buono e Google translation really too bad 😦
Hallo from Rome, Italy
Sherazade
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Sure (: you’re welcome (:
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Thank you for following Storyteller. — Ray
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Welcome (:
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Good on you! I can imagine not the easiest mental Heath disorder to live with. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you (: !
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Good clarifications. 😊
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Thank you !!
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Hmmm…
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”
– Psalm 34:18
Thanks for stopping by my blog. 🙂
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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Praying for you. 🙂
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Thank you so much (: !!
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yeah.i know about all them.it is becuase of realitic world’s reaction.
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Yes (:
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okay.
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I hope you are aware of just how much your blog is saving me, piece by piece x
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This made my day and basically my life (: I believe in you (:
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Hey, big ups to you… You are strong ….. Be the overcomer ..
Cheers
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Thank you for the love and support!!! (:
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You’re welcome dear 😍
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This is some of the most emotionally powerful writing I have ever read. I’m sorry for you that you struggle with so much and I applaud you for seeking the help that you have and still remaining so strong. Keep writing it out, keep advocating for yourself and others, and seeking help. Thank you for the interest and I look forward to following your blog as your posts give me strength.
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Thank you and yes I seek out to help others (: helping others helps me (: thank you and you don’t know how much this means to me (: thank you so much (:
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Thank you for following my blog, and I badly want to help but I do not want to hurt you more by saying only the wrong things. I guess all I can say is that since sadness and every other darkness is very much possible in life, doesn’t it mean that their counterparts exists too. Sorry if I said the wrong stuff though. 😦
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You didn’t and don’t worry (: your
Hope and believe is my hope and believe (: thank you for the love and never ending support (:
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Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience of schizophrenia with others. I think that is a very brave thing to do. I hope it helps you connect to others in a similiar position to you for shared help and support. I haven’t suffered from Schizophrenia but I have had anxiety and depression in the past and I have heard about friends of friends who have Schizophrenia. It must be a very difficult and at times lonely path. I wish that you find peace and happiness with the right support and medication to help you along the way. Thank you so much for following and connecting with me at Kyrosmagica. 🙂
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Yes I hope so, to connect and help others facing this (: yes it is a difficult and it’s a lonely path to face but with hope and believe in ourselves we can stand up to the voices (: our voice is stronger than theirs (: thank you for the love and support (:
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Thank you for following my site and for sharing your experience, strength and hope.
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You’re welcome and thank you for taking your time to read (:
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Thank you for the follow – please be aware that I have moved to jadicampbell.com
And thank you for your beautifully written, searingly honest blog.
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Thank you and you’re welcome (:
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You have clearly touched the lives of many people through your writing. That is an accomplishment to treasure and build on. As I read your posts, I wonder many things, including how you have been able to seek aid and support, and how it feels to be witnessed by so many people. I wonder about the voices and visions, and whether they might become allies rather than sources of harm. I also find myself hoping that your healing continues.
Thank you for visiting my blog, and following.
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Thank you for these kind words (: I was able to seek aid and support when my family finally understood my illness and brought me to a therapist for further information (: I really don’t know what to say about being witnessed by so many people but I guess it’s makes me strong (: they were my allies when I was a young kid being there for me when I was alone which was most of the time. Then society happened that created some ideal of ‘perfection’ where it made them turn against me and in the process of making me kill myself because I’m not worth their time. Thank you for the love and support (:
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Society can support or damage. Our ideas of perfection are just that, ideas, and they change constantly. Yet, as a culture we can easily be entrapped by them. Here’s hoping you gain ever more support, and that healing deepens.
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Thank you for the support and love (:
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Hello, thank you for following my blog. I’ve been reading some of your posts and they’re very moving. I have a brother who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. I’ve been thinking of writing about him, but it’s painful. Your blog has inspired me to give it a go. Thanks.
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Thank you and this made my day (: I know you can do it (: send my love and hope to your brother (: he will recover (:
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Thanks for your honest blog. I’m so glad that your voice is stronger than the ones in your head. Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? His Holy Spirit gives us strength, peace, joy, and hope when we have none within ourselves. God bless you as you heal and recover.
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Yes and thank you so much for the love and support (:
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“…because my voice is stronger than the voices in my head.” Your writing bespeaks going in an excellent direction. It may take more time, but you’ll be fine. I know. I wish you peace, dear one.
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Thank you so much (: thank you for the love and support (:
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I understand and I’m here for you when you reach out.
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Thank you ! (:
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Hello, and thank you for the blog follow. I think you have taken an important step forward by having the courage to share your world with us all. Mental health issues have for far too long been belittled and misunderstood. But I think now a new and more helpful attitude is beginning to develop from the wider world towards people who suffer with the feelings and issues you describe. Here in the UK, I support the mental health charity, MIND, who do lots of good work to support people with mental health issues. http://mind.org.uk/words
I wish you well with your journey to recovery. Peggy 🙂
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Yes it has (: and I want to reduce the stigma against it (: thank you so much for the love and support (:
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Brave article and written and explained very well!
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Thank you so much (:
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Your honesty always helps me with my problems, thank you.
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I’m glad and this made my day (: thank you (: I hope you are doing well (:
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We can cure anxiety and depression before it reaches clinically irreversible stage. I’m doing this all the time and writing about that, too. Just like I mentioned before it isn’t the art blog (however, I find that creating art is one of the strongest tools to prevent anxiety attacks and decrease depressive episodes both in severity and length), but the secondary blog which describes similar disorders and the way to get out https://inesepogalifeschool.com/
Being realistic and stand firmly on the ground is a good start.
Social media often cause terrible depression instead of showing the way out, I’d say the less time we spend at screens, the better.
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The more time we spend for ourselves, the more we get to understand about ourselves (: thank you (:
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Hi,
I love your writing style, and I would be so honored to have you do a guest post for my blog.
Read my latest post for further info https: //ktwritings.wordpress.com/2016/08/17/message/
contact me via e-mail if you’re interested!
Thanks
KT
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Thank you (:
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Anytime 🙂
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I don’t know what to say except that days get better for you. Thanks you for the honesty and for helping us those who are ignorant understand a little of the things that people with this burden go through.
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Thank you for the love and support (:
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Hello! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for following my blog! As a person who’s struggled with both depression and anxiety at multiple times in her life, I find that your posts really resonate with me–and so I”ve decided to follow you as well! Looking forward to reading more in the future!
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Thank you for your love and support!! I will update my upcoming post!!
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You are so expressive and so honest! You are not alone in wrestling w/ this dreadful illness. There are thousands of us. I pray that God may lift your darkness or give you strength to endure. Thank you, by the way, for your follow. Peace and love. ❤
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Thank you for this message that has made my day (:
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This is very true. You have such a way of description and expression. Happy you found me so I could find you :))
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Thank you (:
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‘Battling with the mind can be life threatening’ Couldn’t agree more! Great post and a very inspiring blog!
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Thank you sooo very much (:
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Deliverance comes from the Lord.
And what is left- supernatural peace as the literal Presence of
His care for you. His compassion and constant comforting assurance.
A Shepherd who will never leave your side.
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Thank you (: God bless (:
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Having the courage to write, and then understanding the healing when you do it, is the beginning of change. And feeling the understanding of that wisdom, you now heal others through healing yourself, and sharing it on here. That is love.
You are changing, because that is what you wish…you do have control, because that is what you wish…and you do have love of self, because you are now giving unconditionally.
Take a bow young lady, for it takes a love like no other to choose this journey, and find the beauty of that love within.
Love and light for your journey, may it always speak to your heart. Namaste
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Thank you for your kind words that made my day entirely (: I will continue showing love and passion (: Thank you for the love and support (:
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles: Why people hate the truths' of the real world.
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Thank you (:
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Hi shobby
This is amazing. That you are fighting the mountain but its possible. Thank God that you are fighting those voices …you will overcome and be victorious. My best wishes.
Complete love shuns away fear. May the presence of God Almighty protect you and keep you.In Jesus name.Amen
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Thank you for the love and support (: god bless (:
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gotta love how you overcame this. and this post is so beautiful you never fail to inspire me xx
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Thank you for the words that just made my day (:
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Thank you for this incredible first hand description of some of the most excruciating brain-states.
AndTy 4 following me!💗
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Thank you (:
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Merci beaucoup ! Bisous d’amitié…
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Thank you (:
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All the best.
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Thank you (:
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Thanks for following Oh, the Places We See. Your About page is not only informative; it’s revealing. And I admire you for opening your heart and mind to those of us fortunate enough to come across your blog. Best wishes for continuing the journey and for greeting each day as it comes.
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Thank you (:
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Hello !! Hope you are doing well .
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It is a collection of 21 poems.
Visit the link to know more. Do have a copy and share ur feedback then.
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I will be glad to see you having a copy. I will eagerly wait for your review.
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I will be sure to check it out (: thank you (: !
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Very eye opening. I hope you continue to heal and survive. You’re an inspiration.
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Thank you so much (: You don’t know how much this means to me (:
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Thank you for your honesty! I believe that for each person that speaks openly about mental health, another person will be encouraged to speak of their experience and pain. This in turn leads to less stigma and ignorance. Blessings.
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Thank you (:
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✞💖 Been reading some of your posts. You are so brave and strong. 💖✞
God Bless.
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Thank you so much (:
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