My sis got a call from her bf/friend letting her know that his bro (also her good friend) passed away last night. There's a whole story behind what happened,but for personal reasons and respect,I don't think I should get into it.I didn't know the boy personally,but I knew of the circumstances and I always asked my sis how he was doing.Even though it was kind of in our minds that this would be the eventual outcome,it still kind of shocked her (and me) that it happened.I had a session with my therapist today, a prescheduled one,and without meaning to,I spent the whole time crying.I hate crying.I like being strong no matter what.But I cried and I related his death to me and how I wish the roles were kind of reversed (though the situation with slight differences) and that I could be in this boy's place right now.I was doing fairly good with taking my anti-depressants and Xanax and everything,but I feel like what happened just set me back. I'm back to thinking about things I shouldn't.
2006-11-01 05:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
How did your therapist react to your crying. If you spent the whole time crying then by golly a good cry was needed. This has saddened you and awakened you to the fact it could be you. But it is not you, you have survived and will survive.
Don't believe life is without setbacks either. Of course there will be days like this. It doesn't mean you are back to how things might have been for you years ago. You recognise this, feel how it feels, and decide to move forward.
Now, think about your sister instead of yourself, OK? How is she doing through this? Does she need to talk? Can you be a good listener to her? Be there for her and it will help you focus on something besides yourself too.
Stop the negative thoughts right in their tracks! I too, have to tell myself to just quit it, and occupy myself to get my mind on other things. You know they are false and they hurt and make you doubt yourself. You do recognize you are thinking them...now put them away, they are not for you. You deserve to be good to yourself!
Now, find something to do, answer some yahoo questions, help someone or go take a walk, shop or whatever makes you happy. You will be just fine!
2006-11-01 05:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by yessireee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think death, especially a young person dying, is hard. It brings reality so close. Give yourself sometime to grieve for life which is scary, uncomfortable, and unfair sometimes.
2006-11-01 14:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think the best way to deal with all of this is to talk it out. Anti-depressants should always coincide with therapy or counseling.
2006-11-01 13:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Grace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing by seeing your therapist today and getting all that out. There is no cure for depression and anxiety....only treatment and controlling your symptoms.
Don't be a self-fulfilled prophecy. If you think you are set-back, you will be.
2006-11-01 13:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Smoke some marijuana, you'll feel better.
2006-11-01 13:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋