lost hope in my life
The story
hi! I'm Cara.
So for background, I have diagnosed minor depression and major anxiety, I have grades A's and B's, I have a 'good' relationship with my parents, but talking to them feels like a chore, I don't like any of the hobbies i used to adore, I barely have the motivation to do my makeup and i used to be such a girlie on that stuff. i'm an atheist, very pessimistic, and bisexual.
here's where my issue starts. when i communicated my suicidal tendencies to my parents, my mom just said it was a 'rough patch' and had the therapist/psychiatrist increase my Lexapro dosage(antidepressant). i think the root of my suicidal tendencies come from one of these few things. First, I feel in the middle about thinking i'm suicidal because i have an 'ok' life knowing damn well other people have it worse. Second, knowing i have many friends but i'm never the first pick. they aren't intentionally leaving me out, it's just i know im not their priority. it makes me feel so guilty knowing i have no reason to be mad they have their own life. Third, talking and texting people feels like a chore. When I talk to people, it feels like i'm just waiting for them to shut up so i can go back on my phone. even if im genuinely interested in what they're saying, i get bored so fast. i feel like such an asshole. thing is, people perceive me as a bright, loud, sometimes annoying person. but sometimes i wish i knew how'd they'd feel if i just.. stopped showing up.
if you made it this far, my heart goes out to all of you, and if you're lazy asf like me, just vote in the poll. Goodnight!(or good morning.) btw im going to translate the whole thing to spanish for the bilingual people.
¡Hola! Soy Cara.
Para ponerlos en contexto: tengo un diagnóstico de depresión leve y ansiedad severa; saco calificaciones de A y B; tengo una relación "buena" con mis padres, pero hablar con ellos se siente como una obligación; ya no disfruto ninguno de los pasatiempos que antes adoraba; y apenas tengo la motivación para maquillarme, a pesar de que solía ser muy coqueta y femenina con esas cosas. Soy atea, muy pesimista y bisexual.
Aquí es donde comienza mi problema. Cuando les comuniqué a mis padres mis tendencias suicidas, mi mamá simplemente dijo que era una "mala racha" e hizo que el terapeuta o psiquiatra me aumentara la dosis de Lexapro (un antidepresivo). Creo que la raíz de mis tendencias suicidas proviene de una de estas pocas cosas. Primero, me siento ambivalente respecto a mis pensamientos suicidas, ya que tengo una vida "decente" y sé perfectamente que hay otras personas que lo pasan mucho peor. Segundo, saber que tengo muchos amigos, pero que nunca soy su primera opción. No es que me excluyan intencionalmente; simplemente sé que no soy su prioridad. Me hace sentir muy culpable saber que no tengo motivos para enojarme, pues ellos tienen su propia vida. Tercero, hablar con la gente —ya sea en persona o por mensajes de texto— se siente como una carga. Cuando hablo con alguien, siento como si solo estuviera esperando a que se callen para poder volver a mirar mi teléfono. Incluso si estoy genuinamente interesada en lo que dicen, me aburro rapidísimo. Me siento como una auténtica imbécil. La cuestión es que la gente me percibe como una persona alegre, extrovertida y, a veces, un poco molesta. Pero, en ocasiones, desearía saber qué sentirían ellos si yo simplemente... dejara de aparecer.
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Hey Cara! I hear ya; it sounds like you're dealing with a lot and it can be tough to navigate through these feelings while juggling everything else; It's completely okay to feel disconnected even when things seem "okay" on the surface. You know, sometimes just because others have it worse doesn't invalidate what you're feeling… you matter too; I used to feel guilty for having similar thoughts but learned that our struggles are valid no matter what. The thing with friends and not being the 'first pick': it’s relatable, honestly. It might help to reach out and talk openly with at least one close friend about how you’re really feeling; sometimes we end up surprised by how supportive they can get once they know what's going on. Also, hang in there! it’s key to find some small things that light you up again, even if it's just a little spark for now. Take care of yourself!