dear blue,
I am sorry that life is so hard right now for you.
YOu have been in this black hole before and have come out of it.
I am glad that you came to share your feelings with us here. That you trust us enough to open up.
I know that you are tired and are hurting.
(((((HUGS))))
I wish I could give you a real one, so place both of your arms around your self and give yourself a hug from me. Do it, it feels good!
bizi

I'm sorry you are going through this. Been there myself.

Here are some things that have always helped me when I get in terribly depressed moods. First, working out like a mad man has always lightened my mood. I take all the anger and frustration I have on the weights until exhausted. Not only do you relieve some of that rage, but you also bulk up. Just a thought. Also, I do things for other people. In my mind when I'm down and know I can't get out of that dark place, I figure helping others to find the happiness I cannot is a small consolation. I volunteer to help others, which brings a feeling of companionship, especially with animals.

Each day we continue on with our heads down, plodding forward, is a victory.

Thank you Bizi. You know I love you so much. Im keeping in mind that, like you said, I have been here, in this black hole and, eventually, managed to get out...

Thanks for the advices dear CovertBlack... I ran yesterday harder and faster than never before and, it did help...

I really want to get out of this dark days asap !

(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Perfect! Running is a great way to burn off those thoughts. Keep up the routine. It took a little while for me to notice an improvement in mood from exercise, but it will come.

Here is a little scientific evidence to back this up. This is but one study on the subject, but the first I found. All the best.

"There is scientific evidence to suggest that exercise alleviates symptoms of depression and may be useful in the treatment of mild to moderate major depressive disorder" (Dunn, Trivedi, Kampert, Clark, & Chambliss, 2005, p. 7).

Apparently I can't post links, but if you want the full paper message me.

Thank you so much CovertBlack !!!

I found the paper at pubmed

I have had a nasty headache all day today, I think it is my med so no running for me today but... Ugh, working on this... i have to defeat this...

I hope today is better for you! (((Blue)))

Thank Alffe


I wish I could defeat OCD forever ! Ugh.

I struggle with that too. A frustrating disorder!

I really wish I had the words to take away the feelings that you feel. I wish I were near to give you a hug, or go for a run with you, or just sit and talk with you.

I wish there were some way that I could make you feel better. I too have discovered that I have OCD. It drives me nuts. I want everything to be perfect but I know that I am not perfect so that helps. But it drives my professors nuts because I am constantly pounding them with questions when I am stuck on a problem and need better clarification then what they are willing to provide at first.

I need to get off of here as this is finals week for me and I have to get up in a few hours but know that I love you and am sending you and wishes that you are feeling better soon.

Abbie