Goodbye

[asianphoenixx]

I think the implication is that any attempt on my part to be positive and flirty and fun is evidence that my mental health struggles are not particularly serious.

it's actually partly right.

Some of us, including me, think that you are still in the bed, struggling to be alive.

glad you are already flirty and fun.


Now, finally, i'm done.

Gosh...of course, i'm relieved, i thought you were dying.

[asianphoenixx]

Miranda, please don't pay attention to people who have no understanding of anything.
Nice to see that smile back anyway.

You are partly right too.

I told you, i know nothing about this issue.

[asianphoenixx]

You guys should go to third world country, and see how these people struggle everyday, but nonetheless still can make it through their lives.

why and how?

determination and courage.

[Ananke]

You are partly right too
I have been to third world countries and certainly have no less sympathy for those struggling over there than I have for Miranda.
All I am saying is that determination and courage alone will not resolve a severe mental illness such as severe clinical depression. IMHO.

[asianphoenixx]

You are partly right too
I have been to third world countries and certainly have no less sympathy for those struggling over there than I have for Miranda.
All I am saying is that determination and courage alone will not resolve a severe mental illness such as severe clinical depression. IMHO.

with determination and courage (power of mind), as we already discussed, we will be able to do the next right steps, taking some actions that are necessary. e.g: medications, exercises, counseling etc.

Anyway, i'm glad she is ok.

I was worried about her safety and life before, and now we know that she is ok.

cheers

[cr1984]

Since I know nothing about what happened other than reading this thread, I can only speak from experience in my profession. But perhaps this was a severe case of burnout? I remember feeling similar to Miranda's initial post during the aftermath of a rather bitter point in my life (where something beyond my control went very wrong, and I didn't do a good job doing damage control).

[breakingbad14]

I've been through servere depression, it's the hardest thing to motivate yourself to get help when you have no faith in anything, or anyone, especially yourself and treatment personnel, who often fall short of their purpose, after all they are just people, plus the mind is still a relative mystery as it's so complex.

One doctor even asked me if I injected cannabis/marijuana when I told him I smoke it. (I've stopped now, and feel better for stopping,that really wasn't helping my anxiety.) This was a doctor, he didn't know the first thing about anything by the sound of it, why would I think he can help me? Luckily I switched doctors and my current one is brilliant.

Your mind only shows you the negatives of life when you're depressed, and living in that 24 7 is torture. I got out of my servere depression with the help of my new doctor and antidepressants, I still have a cynical outlook on life, which I don't think is misplaced, but I don't dwell on that now, and just do what I can to look at the beauty in life, I avoid negative people and try and be positive about my life. Music helps me a great deal too, and good friends.

Plus in 60 years I should be dead so I might as well smell the flowers before then

Best of luck Miranda! xx I hope you find your way to feeling as good on the inside as you look on the outside!

[sosed]

It's nice to see Miranda again with a smile.

I have to say, that Miranda did one important right move, that she wrote this letter to express her depression and need of help. Of course it still depend on those who read it, that they understand it correctly and do proper moves. Specially for those, who know person and live near, to visit and give needed support and help.

It's true, that experiences always come after you need them, but this case could give a lot of experiences for those who want to learn. This time was Miranda, next time could be anybody. We have to respect each other, specially, when we disagree.

[asianphoenixx]

I've been through servere depression, it's the hardest thing to motivate yourself to get help when you have no faith in anything, or anyone, especially yourself and treatment personnel, who often fall short of their purpose, after all they are just people, plus the mind is still a relative mystery as it's so complex.

One doctor even asked me if I injected cannabis/marijuana when I told him I smoke it. (I've stopped now, and feel better for stopping,that really wasn't helping my anxiety.) This was a doctor, he didn't know the first thing about anything by the sound of it, why would I think he can help me? Luckily I switched doctors and my current one is brilliant.

Your mind only shows you the negatives of life when you're depressed, and living in that 24 7 is torture. I got out of my servere depression with the help of my new doctor and antidepressants, I still have a cynical outlook on life, which I don't think is misplaced, but I don't dwell on that now, and just do what I can to look at the beauty in life, I avoid negative people and try and be positive about my life. Music helps me a great deal too, and good friends.

Plus in 60 years I should be dead so I might as well smell the flowers before then

Best of luck Miranda! xx I hope you find your way to feeling as good on the inside as you look on the outside!

very honest, thanks for sharing
I black highlighted your challenge. You understand your challenge of having chronic depression and do your best to conquer it. Bravo!

I red highlighted your sentence about avoiding negative people and listening to music. Yes, that's exactly what I do too.

Doing something good is great for our mind.

Life is not easy. It's unfair...but hey..at least is interesting.
Let's move on. We only live once anyway. Live and let live

cheers

[asianphoenixx]

I could be reading it entirely wrong but that was my take away.

good sign. You realized that you might be wrong.

I blamed myself. I was worried about you, a little too much for no reason.

So when i saw your pics...i said: gosh...silly me, i thought you even had a hard time to get out of bed. And look at you now.

As I already mentioned, misunderstanding happens from time to time.

It's ok and normal.

cheers