Ever feel like...

[Willoughbyva]

you need permission to feel good? I have had a lot of issues in my life. Things are not as good as I would like, but because I think about stuff a lot, and that I am introverted, I feel like I shouldn't feel ok. Do you ever feel anything like that? I know it is kinda weird, and I am kind of a weird person, but I was just wondering.

Thanks,

Perry

 

[SampSon]

Go to a doctor.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: SampSon
Go to a doctor.

 

[Taggart]

man an antidepressant sounds like just the thing for you

I take zoloft, it really helps

 

[Willoughbyva]

I've been to a doctor. I was just wondering. I have a slew of issues to deal with. Sorry if it is weird or anything.

Perry

 

[Willoughbyva]

Thanks Taggart. I am currently taking 5-HTP and it seems to be helping. I am just under some stress at the moment.

Perry

 

[Willoughbyva]

Plus it is the 2 year aniversary of my father's passing. I just feel weird this evening.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
I feel like I shouldn't feel ok.

It sounds as if you're ready to give up on yourself. Is that the feeling?

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
I've been to a doctor. I was just wondering. I have a slew of issues to deal with. Sorry if it is weird or anything.

Perry

Yes, millions of other people deal with this. That's why so much medical research/resources is devoted to it.

 

[Willoughbyva]

Nikamichi: A little like that, but not as pronounced as it has been in the past. I guess I am seeking something, but don't know what. Oh well. Thanks for the responses.

Perry

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
Nikamichi: A little like that, but not as pronounced as it has been in the past. I guess I am seeking something, but don't know what. Oh well. Thanks for the responses.

Perry

Give yourself the gift of self-worth. It sounds as if you need to take pride in something that you will enjoy doing. If you're a patient man that likes to use his hands, how about painting or cooking? It may sound trivial, but finding anything to do that may keep your mind occupied can make a world of difference.

Your father may have passed away two years ago today, but I'm sure you think of him every day, and not just on the anniversary of his death. Today is no different than yesterday until you make it so.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
you need permission to feel good?

Not specifically I have been depressed though.

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
Things are not as good as I would like

This isn't jiving with

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
I feel like I shouldn't feel ok.

I'm a bit confused but it seems like you're trying to say that you feel ok, but don't think that you should? Seems like the guilt (or confusion whatever) that you are feeling negates the idea that you are feeling ok. So cheer up, your actually NOT OK so there's no reason to fabricate another layer of mental stress.

 

[Ika]

I think you need to take a retreat and go somewhere that appeals to you (somewhere quiet and isolated, maybe Utah or somewhere), and just get in touch with your feelings and forget all about your life and focus on the beauty around you. It helps, trust me.

 

[OdiN]

Take a vacation or something. Grab some booze.

 

[TBone48]

IS there anyone you can talk to? Not a doctor, just a friend you can unload on. Sometimes if you keep all the stuff in your head you can obsess on a little (or a lot) and kind of lose perspective. It can help to talk to someone about what you're thinking and going through.

It sucks that you feel down. I hope things get better for you.