a bit depresssing

[notsosmartTX]

Hi, I'm Mike and I'm new here. Have to say that lurking on a few of these threads is a bit depressing. I see the same thing over and over. Pretty much the exact same stuff I've battled with all my life, but most specifically the past 2-3 years--mainly because I finally began to understand what was going on. Lots of self esteem issues. Lots of avoidance.

Funny how brilliant I feel reading others threads describing their self-persecution--recognizing the troubles they have and wanting to scream, you are better than this. Stop hating yourself. Of course, my story would probably sound the same, just different words.

I know the "hi, I'm..." threads should probably be elsewhere, but it's the emotional thing I picked up on and my thoughts are related to this particular forum.

So, a lot of kindred spirits here. Believe in yourself. Accept yourself. Love yourself. Love others.

You will never regret what you do if it's truly based on Agape.

[Dietrie]

I think it is all on how you look upon the entire experience.
I would love, at some point, to share with you all I have been through.
I am an imperfect human who struggles daily, with small things, but I know, for myself, that I have overcome, and I AM overcoming huge obstacles in my life.

Depression was a way of life for me all my life. I finally decided to take my own life, happiness, and future into my own hands and to make the most of everything. If you WANT to be happy, you can be. If you decide to find an answer, you WILL.

Like I said, I've been through much in my life and thought myself better off dead more than a few times. But now, even though I am still a work in progress, I am happier than I have ever been. If you put a negative spin on everything you see/hear/read... then that's what you will get out of it.

Open yourself up to the possibility of change. I have ALWAYS believed that we have two choices in life; the choice of action and the choice of reaction. It took me many years to assimilate that into my own life and I am so much more empowered and better off for it.

blahblahblah... sorry if I have gone off. I think if you'd like to introduce yourself here, you should, and not be apologetic for it. That introduction forum is kind of dead if you ask me anyways.
I'm new(ish) to posting although I'm deeply guilty of lurking, reading and learning. Welcome!

[DarkSociologist]

You're angry. That's good. Now let that anger drive you to action. What are you going to do about it?

[bellbird]

Funny I haven't picked up any anger in the posts there DarkSociologist... I read two people sharing a bit of their story and that's great. Welcome Mike and Detrie and join the parrrrrtttyyyyyy I do not suffer from dark stuff at the moment (4 years of depression was enough for me I think ) but heck I do like to keep learning and laughing at myself. Lots of people take life too seriously. I have that tendency too sometimes still. Naught naughty spank spank etc Choose how you want to live and enjoy!

[jwinn]

Hi Mike,

You're not alone. A lot of people feel that way.

Try exercising on a daily basis - you can't beat the endorphin high

[DarkSociologist]

Originally Posted by bellbird

Funny I haven't picked up any anger in the posts there DarkSociologist...

Originally Posted by notsosmartTX

...recognizing the troubles they have and wanting to scream, you are better than this

If not anger, maybe at least rage?

[bellbird]

Funny how brilliant I feel reading others threads describing their self-persecution--recognizing the troubles they have and wanting to scream, you are better than this. Stop hating yourself. Of course, my story would probably sound the same, just different words.

I would call that passionate about other people's predicament, feeling concerned, wanting to help, shake them whatever out of their downwards spiral as he recognizes their stories himself. Also: empathy. From a point of view one could call that rage, but he seems more concerned and passionate then AAAARRGGHHHH etc. Oh well
ps: to quote another poster:
Love you!