Help! I am struggling with mental illness & inner peace.?
925978
I think that maybe for a while you need to stop focusing on religion and just focus on God. Take some time and read the bible(King James Version)
828566
nah try calling 1800 lifenet to talk. you may need therapy from the doc. try online therapy as an option such as metanoia.org or asktheinternettherapist.com. i'm willing to talk to you at dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. been theer with depression. try beliefnet.com which inspires. try holisticonline.com which helps me to deal with stress. walk and do music. seek therapy. write down your emotions.
233192
try to find things that intrest u then start contrentrating onthings that help u keep ur mind off the depression if severe see a counseler talk to freinds and family get out of the house and do activites and enjoy yourself hope u get better and find some joy
774747
You could consider counseling. It sounds like you ARE suffering from Depression, and it is effecting your life drastically. please find a therapist to discuss things with, and they can help you start putting the pieces back together. \n\nNo one else has the answers for you, but people can help guide you. In the end, you have to make your own decisions for your life - but not until you have the coping skills to handle stress and depression.
278752
you are being too hard onyourself.  You need to work on you.  Take a walk and try to just enjoy the day without worrying about what others are thinking all the time.  Try volunteering your time to help other.  Nothing will give you a perception that your problems are so bad when you see what other people go through.
925626
I'm currently dealing with the same things.  It got so bad for me that I had to take time off from work.  What I find helps is to see my dr on a regular basis, and I go see a psycologist also, just to talk and help to get things out and deal with them.  I started keeping a journal again.  Just write, don't think about what you are writing, just write. Its amazing what actually comes out when you don't think about the words.  \nTry taking a nice warm bath, play some relaxing music, light a candle, and just relax.  Slow deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.  I mix in some lavendar oil with my bath, its very relaxing.  \nTry taking a walk, not a quick run/walk, just a stroll.  Try to enjoy the beauty thats around you, because no matter where you are theres something beautiful.  That helps me to think positive, since in depression  you dont want to be a positive person.  \nTake any medications the dr gives to you.  In time, the majority of them will help.  Only you're doctor can determine which is right for you.  I am on several right now, and I am noticing a difference in myself. \nSurround yourself by friends and family, granted that they aren't the one causing you anxiety.  Talk, and listen to what they have to say.  Enjoy a cup of decaff herbal tea.  Limit your caffiene intake, since it can make your anxiety worse.  \nTry taking up a hobby or craft to keep your hands busy.  I have been doing plastic canvas work, and its helping me keep busy, and when I feel stressed or anxious, I work on my project until the feeling passes.  I have also been trying to read.  it helps me relax also. \nI hope this helped, its whats been getting me through the last few weeks.  Good luck to you!
462278
I have some concerns that you are asking this question...Are you in the process of chosing ?  I can't belive so many answered so uncompassionately...Please there are many you can talk to ....just reach out....go to a mental health clinic....They surely will help you...!!You really dont want to employ either method...God Bless...!!
613064
Would you consider seeing a doctor or psychotherapist? If not, please take care of yourself in these ways: Drink lots of water, walk or exercise as much as possible, get outdoors as much as possible; if you don't eat much, eat well (fresh foods). Don't drink alcohol or do drugs, it'll make it worse, trust me. Go to a bookstore and browse the self help section as corny as it sounds. Please try to find something that will speak to you. Good luck.
705628
alright well everyone is tellin u to go see a shrink so i dont hav to say that. \n\niv always hidden how iv felt about everything, my mom dying, getting molested a lot of things and i never got over them. i felt so much pressure from all these things that i was hiding that i started mutilating myself to feel better. now iv been to the mental hospital and i still havnt really talked to anyone. even if u dont talk to a shrink just tellin sum1 u trust how u feel can help ur mind start to accept wat happened. i deny myself wat has happened cuz its easier to say, no thats just a dream, than to say, well yes, that happened and yes it screwed me up. \n\nto help myself i write a lot, poems songs stories and just writing about wat happened helps me. im not gunna recommend hurting urself but that has helped me too, just know that thats a really bad idea. in addition to writing a lot i do a lot of yoga and excerise just to take out frustration and to calm myself. i talk a lot to my best friend cuz i know that she will listen even if she doesnt care and if i cant talk to her then i sit down in front of the mirror and just tell myself yes, this happened and no its not ur fault. a lot of the grief process (at least for me) is to blame urself, i hav been blaming myself for everything in my life and its important to realize its not ur fault. and its no ones fault, it just happened and u cant change it now. he knows u love him, and if ur a religious kind of person then u could say that hes watching over u. \n\nbut mostly just take it slowly and make sure to admit to urself that it happened and its not ur fault. find a productiove way to take out all ur feelings and find sumthin calming to help u keep ur cool. \n\n<3
722323
It is very clear that you desparately need psychotherapy and possibly mediation. In my oh-so-humble, non-medical opinion it sounds like you have schizophrenia.  Please, please, please go get help.  You need medication.
571415
Try Deep Breathing. It definely helps a lot.\nAlso, close your eyes and meditate for a while.
328432
patrick, have you tried talking to a therapist?  a friend, your minister (if you have one), or even your family physician.  They say, that which does not kill you, makes you stronger.  Good Luck*
885790
luckily it sounds like you have a situational depression which is better than the full blown mental illness. \n\nit sucks anyway to be depressed and homesick, but you should be getting yourself involved in as many activities and groups as you can stand. this will help alleviate some of your loneliness and maybe ease your depression problem.\n\nkeep communication open with home as much as you can afford it~i know it can be expensive, but try and make new friends here to pass the time~then when you go home, you might get a little bit depressed because you miss here.\n\nat least you aren't stuck with the lifelong condition that some people have to take medication for and fight with~ even though i know right now it probably doesn't seem like there is any difference right now.\n\nchin up, be proud that you are doing something with your life that will pay off in the future. give yourself a pat on the back and know that this is only a temporary situation.
670910
this sounds all too familiar to me. you just described my brother.\nusually, when young there is no sign of (or little sign of) mental illness. typically, there is some sort of stresser that will make it come out (with avengance, i'm sure you would agree).\nhonestly, i don't know what to say except love him for being your brother and realize that this will never pass and it will get worse. i'm sorry to be so blunt with you.\nfinding others in the same boat helped my brother a great deal, but we also happen to be in an area with lots of m.r. and m.h. help and services.\nGOD BE WITH YOU (i'm not a religous freak - just spiritual)
1162350
I think you need to see a psychiatrist. Sounds to me as if you have some serious issues.
114745
Hey I know just how you feel. I am type A personality so i get stressed real bad real fast. I try and find a quite place that i can sit cross legged and place my hands on my knees, I then take deep breaths in thru the nose to the count of ten, hold it for 7, then release it thru my mouth to the count of 10 with my tounge pressed against the roof of my mouth. This helps clear the mind becuase you are concentrating on breathing. All it really is is meditation. Try it and see if it helps.
1082996
Talk to someone. Prayer helps a lot. And take a breather...walk a scenic route, explore places in your areas that offer change of view, perspective or adventure. And drink lots of water too. Believe me, it helps.