How do you fight crazy?

Question

I'm lost, confused, and completely discusted with the world I live in. I'm suffering from post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and and OCD. I know what has caused all of this, now how do I firht the crazy thoughts in my own mind. I watched a 10 yr old girl drown, without being able to save her while she was in my care, I was chased down by a mad woman who wanted me to sleep with her married lover, I dealt with the death of the most amazing person in my life, and now am going through a domestic violence situation. I know that I had made thes wrong decisions in my life and my personal mantra has always been : " Get over it." But blocking all of this out is not doing me any good. I'm 24 yrs old, I have three kids, am a single mom. I'm getting my GED with the hopes of going to college next spring, while dealing with a crazy man, who os stalking me. I hate world I live in and I hate myself for bringing my kids into this world, but I know that with out them I wouldn't be here.

Answer 1

I applaud you for furthering your education. You identify yourself as a single parent, yet you mention a "crazy man"....this will not help! The past is gone; in order to succeed you need to start stacking some cards in your favor. This may mean being truly single...there is a LOT of stuff going in here. Professional help is called for, and maybe medication could really help. Talk to someone; if your head isnt on straight chances are you will attract future partners of an unstable nature. Do it for your kids.

Answer 2

1st off you say your going through a domestic violence situation. you need to take care of that. if someone is physically hurting you, you need to call the police and get that person out of your life. if its a boyfriend which i guess it is, get rid of them. any man that would hit a woman isnt a man at all. a s far as the depression im not sure i can say to much to help you. depression is caused by something. a need for something to be in your life or a need for something to leave your life. sit down and think about what you want in life. then take steps to obtain what you want. I feel the same way about the world being a bad place. thing is its not the world but the people who occupy it. my advice is to try to stay away from bad people and by that i mean surround yourself and your children with good people. Maybe if you dont go to church start going. find god. And if the world seems like such a bad place for your children take steps to make it better. even the littlest bit of good you can do is something.

A man or woman truly isnt a man or woman unless each day they make the world they live in a better place. Even if in the smallest way.

Answer 3

I'm not here to tell you that everything is going to be ok, cuz I'm guessing most people would say that. Your life from the looks of it isn't perfect, but you have to take what you do have and make the best out of it. You have children and that alone is a perfect reason to keep on going and doing the best you can do with what you have. Some people have gone through worse then what I just read from you and they still maintain a positive outlook on life. You have to remember you can't show your children this side of you, you got to show them to remain optimistic and continue what your doing. I'm not here saying that everything will get better, cuz I don't control life. I'm just sayingmake best with what you have and continue to stay strong, so when your children look at you they know they have to be strong as well. Your their role model and you have to stay strong for there sake. I hope everything goes well for you in the next few years, and if you beleive, then talk to God he's there. Even though you been through so much, he is here for you. Stay positive, do the best with what you have, and if you do that you will probaably live a much happier life. Keep Ya Head Up Holla Peace ~1~

Answer 4

When I was were you are I read these words on a piece of paper. "Come to me all of you weary and overburdened and I will give you rest." Jesus. The words sounded so peaceful. I was so tired. So this is how I fought crazy.

I found a twelve step program. I found a sponsor, I worked the steps, I attended meetings. I learned to take it one day at a time, sometimes one second at a time. I learned that I have value and worth. I learned that I have choices. I learned about forgiveness, trust, integrity honesty, and all those other words that I didn't understand. I learned how--through Creator's power---to live life on life's terms, I learned how--through Creator's love--to quiet my mind. Through the twelve steps I learned how to let go and let God.

Remember -- Nothing changes if nothing changes. Through Creator all things are possible. NDNRed