WiseOctopus
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It's my birthday today, got home from work and just couldn't
Haven't really eaten in 10 days, still getting out of bed and going to work, but not okay
He's someone I've never really opened up to before, he's a much better friend then I'll ever admit.
rubberbuscuit2018
Anxiety because sometimes for no reason even !!! Fork!
canadianreserve
I started taking new medication for bipolar that changed my life. But you can still have bad days.
jscmac
Also, eat! I hate thinking about food, preparing it etc. I wish we evolved not to need it but we do! A car with no gas or oil runs like shit
Greymalum
Anxiety is a bitch. Telling the raw elements of why we feel upset starts the process. Good luck.
SheWhoWalksWithDolphins
Felt like I was reading about my day. Glad to know you have friends who support you. Good luck on getting the help you need.
gostoso666
Well done for reaching out. Happy birthday! I hope the year ahead brings serenity
majesticgoldblum
First steps always the best mate, just keep ya chin up and one foot in front of the other
buttwheek
You are not alone
Robbieandstuff
Happy birthday! And those are the kind of friends everyone needs.
ImperialAceX
When things get dark for me, I give this a watch. Even if you don't play it, the lyrics are key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHh82rCnXeo
stvngWitTerror
Had this for a few months my wife left instead of helping.
dav3nasty
Referrals are fucking retarded. You don’t need an 8 yr degree to tell someone else to tell another doctor to see if they need to treat you
Lostchild12
Some heath insurance policy's require referrals if you want them to pay.
WiseOctopus
You get 10 free sessions in Australia if you have a referral
Omicron416
You should also see a psychiatrist, unless that's what you meant.
thebridgejumper
Happy birthday! I hope there was at least something good happen to you today?
CyrusPendragon
I have access to mental health help through my job. I don't know why I don't contact them. I keep saying I forget, maybe I'm scared.
Squishy123
I did something similar today, but ended up causing a rift between me and said friend instead. Very blue penguin.
cruncheeSocks
Don’t suppose you’re in the UK ? If so I was given a way to get a much faster session with a counsellor than going through the NHS
cruncheeSocks
(As the waiting list for that was 4 months !)
PitoVerdeDeHULK
Your Bipolar
ThisPleasesZulthar
Zulthar wishes you a Happy Birthday!
botanicalbob
Happy Birthay OP! Get out take a long drive in the back roads, take a hike in the trail, go feed birds
majorhotsauce
Hey! It’s a big step to reach out. Your GP should be able to help you too.
IUpvoteLOTRMemes
What am I missing here? What's a GP???
tXereas
General practitioner
zenoshogun
Gold Piece
HowWasThisUsernameNotTaken
It is not a bad thing to ask for help when you realize you need it. Good on you for reaching out, and good on your friend for being there.
Narcissistnik
If youre fat, 10 days fast is no trouble, if you arent, be careful. Lifes a gamble. Keep rolling. If you need someone to talk to, outside 1/
Narcissistnik
Of the realms of the system, message me or get back, we all have ups downs and coping mechanisms, laughin is the best cure, i can help 2/
Narcissistnik
By being so unfunny, you can laugh at it, as the intent is well placed. Sympathy vote, maybe, who said what narcissist i was lol :) 3/
Narcissistnik
Bu know theres always positivity even in negativity quintessentialy mutualy exclusive a bad thing can lead you on to a good thing vice versa
haien
Count to 100, remember to breathe, fight negative feelings and thoughts ..and don't construct imaginary problems-situations - never give up!
Xannos
Are you my girlfriend??
MexicanFrenchCanadian
Channel you anger, not obvious but possible. Ideas : gym, reading, meditation, cooking classes, meet new people ( meetup app) yoga, boxing.
GlowstickJedi
Not sure why this was downvoted. This is genuine advice
WiseOctopus
Thanks, I used to love the gym and I've tried multiple times, can't seem to get the routine anymore, I don't know what I'm interested in
WiseOctopus
To find a meetup, but I do love reading and I have two unread books, I'll start them today
MexicanFrenchCanadian
Gym is boring for some, and that's ok. Just start something by little steps, interest will get in place with time. In other words...]
MexicanFrenchCanadian
...] give yourself time.
fazzaInternetBandit
Good luck with that. The NHS don't give a fuck.
opdeliversifrequested
Been waiting 3 weeks for my link up with one from the nhs . I got a one bell from them and a recorded message when I ring back...
WiseOctopus
I'm in Australia, we get seen pretty quickly which is good
MeowMyOvaries
I know it feels like it won’t ever get better, but it will. You have the fight as hard as you can in the upswing. Drink a nutrition shake,
MeowMyOvaries
Call off of work tomorrow if you can, and take some time for yourself. I’m proud of you for trying to get out of your head, you’ll be ok
SharkShanker
Birthdays suck when your mental health doesn’t work right. I once burst into tears when my mom started singing to me, had to leave the house
Tissueaccount
Once my family got the servers at Applebee's to do that happy birthday bs on me. I stood up and left shut my phone off and drove home. 1/2
Tissueaccount
It's a shitty thing to do to someone with a anxiety disorder.....
Densteef
I really hated my birthday when I was depressed, now I'm happy and I'm starting to like them, to treat myself good for once
VagisilToothpaste
I just get upset because I can't even get ONE phone call from a family member or friend on my bday any more. Barely a text, either. :(
azurevin
Did she run after you after she's stopped singing or right away?
Ninaeva
This is true. I didn't celebrate my bday last year and won't do it this year as well. No one to celebrate it for but husband and kid
Lugassss
25 yo and celebeated last time when i was 12/13 (at 18 just went with 3 friends qt the disco)
textilelover
Those are some very important someones...
Ninaeva
Indeed they are and I can't even describe with words how much they mean to me. I would be long gone if they weren't here
Karatea
Same. Im turning 40 this year so ignoring it. The only person that would care would be my daughter but I'm not going to tell her.
HotFruitcake
I make a point to celebrate mine and my husbands birthdays. I don’t want my daughter to think life is all work and bills.
VagisilToothpaste
Wow, don't be so dismissive about your husband and child. They're two very important people in your life.
Ninaeva
I am not dismissive, what the hell. I live with them and of course I'm spending my bday with them, just not celebrating (big difference)
VagisilToothpaste
The way you said it made it sound like you don't give a fuck.
Ninaeva
It's ok, now you know it is not like that (: Limited characters and my poor choice of words probably made it sound weird
UmmonPrime
My wife tends to get real angry around her birthday. She's not happy about getting older even though her life is going great...
VagisilToothpaste
Eh, it's a weird female thing. Every year I just look at myself and see my youth completely faded into...the nothing I am.
trikucian
Its not just a female thing, my Dad is like that too
UmmonPrime
That's pretty much it. "I've done nothing with my life" ... kind of makes me feel like shit since I thought we were doing good.
VagisilToothpaste
Well, my advice is to try not to take it too personally, unless it's a CONSTANT issue betw you two.
UmmonPrime
I don't take it too personal but always encourage her to do those things she needs to do.