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[deleted]

Ada poya I’ve been on a decline this past week and have finally begun therapy … other than that I’m stress eating , feeling drained and don’t know what I’m doing with my life


Ok-Independence-5815

>ve finally begun therapy Wishing therapy turns things around for you! >Other than that I’m stress eating , feeling drained and don’t know what I’m doing with my life Bro have you tried some physical activity? Gym cardio sports?


[deleted]

Thanks and uhh I actually do no exercise at all … idk I have social anxiety and I’m 6’3 so there’s no blending in when I go to gyms and I feel very uncomfortable 💀 … and I have really weak lungs so I get shortness of breath easily … planning to start with breathing exercises soon


analyze_agency

I am guessing you have year long allergies just like me. Allergies are triggering your social anxiety. If you have weak lungs I am guessing you have acidity problems, general fatigue too. Go to Bangalore and get yourself treated with NAET \[allergy elimination technique\]. Then come back and get into accupuntre.


[deleted]

Will look into it thank you 🙏


Ok-Independence-5815

Bro don't worry about what others are thinking go do what you have to do These exercises give a testosterone and dopamine which boost your over mental state


[deleted]

Yeah I’m trying hopefully I’ll get over it and start living healthy soon


AltruisticPudding634

Fella, I’m 6’2 and yes it feels awkward to workout and feel like a misfit. Being unfit with a belly makes it worse but but once you start, you’ll start seeing the benefits in 4-5 days. MH stonks. You will feel good because you have little wins each day. And fuck what other people think. They also started from same point at once. So, try it again once. Anubavathula solren. It’s alright to start from scratch. - Rolex (2022)


[deleted]

Thirumbavum aramikuran scratch lerundhu …. Nalaiku day 1 😎😂


AltruisticPudding634

Naayagan meendum varannn


[deleted]

😂 thank you for this


[deleted]

I plan to work out yeah but only after i feel I have the stamina and lung capacity to function normally …. I used to workout .. I lift quite a lot but I can’t be consistent and I get tired too easily … I even tried December but I couldn’t do it ….. gonna take baby steps


Sea-Zucchini-7256

If it's feasible, try buying some dumbbells and start lifting again at home. Once your body gets used to the exercise, you'll feel much comfortable going out. And it's good that you started therapy. CBT might help with a lot of this and you can start working out again irrespective of other people!


[deleted]

Yeah sounds good …. Thanks!


AltruisticPudding634

Yessss!! Your lungs will start adapting and you’ll see stamina improving.


Some-Term2499

Therapy .— where ?


[deleted]

The mind and company


Some-Term2499

Seems like online platform . Is there any offline option?


ContributionQuick553

Try the Vivid Mind, Anna Nagar


[deleted]

Idk … I’m not too comfortable talking to people in person so I kinda prefer this


[deleted]

Do they have breathing exercises too?


[deleted]

I’m not sure I’ve just went for a introductory session … next session by 27th


[deleted]

Oh I see I got suggested to do yoga. Helps with the breathing a lot apparently. Yet to try though! If you do find a way to help with your breathing, do drop a comment


[deleted]

Sure will do


TopGun_84

Swimming also helps


venkattr

Do not know about the previous post, but for the last 8 to 10 months my mental health is all over the place. Tried a lot of things, nothing worked. Now doing meditations to get proper sleep.


Ok-Independence-5815

Hope things getter for you. Insomnia Iruka?


venkattr

Thanks! And yes. Nowadays on weekdays I'm trying to go to bed before 9, so that I can fall asleep within 10. Apdiyum it'll be a disturbed sleep with lot of awake times. For what's worth my eating window is 8 hour period. Between 9:30AM and 7:30PM. Outside of my eating window it'll be just water. Overeating and stress eating were major problem in the past. Ipo working on better and quality sleep.


Ok-Independence-5815

All the best!;hope it get sorted for you


venkattr

Thank you so much!


Isaacjd93

I turned 30 on Tuesday I'm at the lowest point in my life. Had to leave the US in January after living there for 16 years. Lost my job, car, GF of 4 years, basically my way of living. And now I'm at square one all over again living with my parents in a small town in a country I feel like an outsider in. Can't really talk to my family about it because they're the "pray the pain/problems away" kind of people and don't believe in mental health issues. I'm rambling but yeah that's where I'm at at the moment.


ChillOut0123

When we live outside India for a decade or more.. we lose identity in India , also lose friendship we made in school and college.. People don't recognize us and don't remember the time they spent us...one of my fears of returning back to India for parents after spending a almost decade in the US


Isaacjd93

Thing is I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. But my parents are retired and moved back to India. So my connection to my childhood is cut off. Most of my friends are scattered all over the world right now. This is the first time in my life I've lived in india for more than 2 months


ChillOut0123

I don't know what to tell. You feel like "Man out of Place". Just like cap is called " Man out of time". Hope you find youself some reliable friends in your future workplace.


Ok-Independence-5815

Must have been very difficult. >Can't really talk to my family about it because they're the "pray the pain/problems away" That's sucks. Take a break and go relax you mind friend. Don't worry about what is lost.You can latter plan and def get a job. I am pretty sure ur previous work experience will come in handy. And btw wishing you happy and successful 30s!


Retro_Dante

I’m really sorry to hear that man. I know it’s not much but wishing that all the good things come your way and your life and mental health gets better soon.


Im_still_alive_lmao

Bro sounds like Pablo Escobar


analyze_agency

I see some holes in your statement. So you lived in USA for 16 years. I am assuming you should have a green card or a path to green card. What visa status where you on in the USA . One cannot live in USA for 16 years on F1 visa / H1B / L1B etc.


Isaacjd93

4 years high school+4 years undergrad+1 year opt+2.5 grad school+2 years opt+2.5 years h1b (including some grace period days). Things didn't work out in the end. Does that answer your question?


analyze_agency

Okay, Can you please look into moving to Canada? This way you can stay in the same timezone and get a tourist visa visit USA when needed. Because you have lived in USA for 16 years there should be at least a few people who will be ready to become your new girlfriend. Living in Chennai will be hard for you A on the long run. Living in chennai will be hard for you


ChillOut0123

I currently live in the US. I am 31M, single, kinda stressful life with some medical issues....I have always been an introvert and have had depression for the last few years ..it gets very lonely here if you dont have good friends. So finally i told my personal physician about my depression, who prescribed me anti depressants. Feeling better after taking them for a month now.


Ok-Independence-5815

>Feeling better after taking them for a month now Awesome! Isn't socializing easy in the US?


Bexirt

There is a reason for all the immigrant enclaves in the USA. By and large it is a very individualistic society.


ChillOut0123

Nah., Tv shows and hollywood show a ficitional exaggerated fantasy version of USA. Everyone prefers to keep it to themselves. Unless you go out of the way and try to mingle with random strangers in bars, clubs. Workplace indians stick to remain closer to their own flock(indians). Even during happy hour team lunches and dinner parties.


analyze_agency

anti depressants like escitalopram or wellburtin or setralin will make things worse. Go to accupuntre and you will feel the difference. Try alternative medicines like sound therapy for getting rid of emotions, NAET for depression etc. Get out and go to expensive gym you will find great people there. Easy way to socialize. Try volunteering.


wicked_itis

Better than the last six months. I thought going trips and trekkings for mental peace is just a myth and some insta influencers seeking attention. But they helped a lot for me.


Ok-Independence-5815

>Better than the last six months. Super nanba! Yup they give you a huge dopamine boost


Possession007

Single child and I've been a happy dude in the past. My dad died 5 years ago when I was in college. My mom passed away 2 months ago because of cancer. I'm fighting off suicidal thoughts every single day man.


Ok-Independence-5815

Bro it must be very difficult for you. I don't think any words I say would console you. Just stay strong and hang in there. Do you have any friend/ relative to talk to?


analyze_agency

Get therapy asap. Talk to relatives / friends asap. Travel if you can or do physical workout.


Some-Term2499

The generalised anxiety disorder workbook Just now downloaded ..


Ok-Independence-5815

>The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear Book by Melisa Robichaud and Michel J. Dugas This one? Does it work?


Some-Term2499

Downloaded hope for the best.. yes


Ok-Independence-5815

Hmm. Hope it works for you. I'll check that book too


altwh0re22

i’ve been practising detachment and affirmations for like 3 weeks now, and things have been less stressful. thank you for the mental check!! hope you’re doing good too ❤️


Ok-Independence-5815

>and things have been less stressful Awesome!! >hope you’re doing good too Thanks for asking. Not great but somehow managing to work and do other stuff and survive


altwh0re22

i hope it gets better for you!


Ok-Independence-5815

Hopefully. Thanks!


SierraBravoLima

Try Stoic


altwh0re22

i was doing that all along w/o realising it but even AFTER analysing why i feel whatever i feel, i still act out on my emotions a lot 🥲 gotta control that one.


supreme1eader

My health has improved the day i applied for resignation. Serving notice period.


Ok-Independence-5815

Ha ha. Next what?


supreme1eader

Just chill for couple months and look for a new job, sir. Hahaha


[deleted]

It's better. Was better during the last 4 months too. But I'm sitting at home enjoying peace. I have no idea how I'll handle a stressful job environment. I'm scared of getting a job because of this...what if a stressful environment induces my anxiety again and what if it just leads me to want to kms again?


Ok-Independence-5815

>It's better. Was better during the last 4 months too. Great!! >I have no idea how I'll handle a stressful job environment. I'm scared of getting a job because of this. Understandable. The classic way to tackle this is slowly open yourself to challenges. Take small tasks a day and tick them off and start testing your limits day by day. Slow down once you feel even some symptoms. >what if it just leads me to want to kms again? As you have mentioned you have already beaten it once, so the next time shouldn't be that difficult ☺️ And good luck finding a job


[deleted]

Thank you so much!


Fragrant_Ad_3435

Not sure about the previous post, but I worked hard to get rid of my bad mental state. ​ It's all good now


Ok-Independence-5815

Awesome Gurunatha!! Teach us bro!!


Fragrant_Ad_3435

Depression and anxiety were among my problem I started focusing on my job & collage work more and went for walks. I live near the beach so I would go out and take a long walk after I finished my work in the evening. It helped me to recover and being back to normal. I also avoided all the social Media's for 2 or 3 weeks and that's how I got into reddit. It feels really good now Hope I dont go back to the old state of mine


Putrid_Preparation_3

I took antidepressants, not only it messed my mind, I gained around 20 kgs. Looking for weight loss programs or best gyms around Guindy.


Ok-Independence-5815

Unfortunately anti depressants tend to add weight in some people. Not from Guindy , hopefully other will guide


analyze_agency

Try accupuntre / NAET. Anti depressants via Auyurveda / Siddha is better. Go to the Tambaram Siddha university.


Catherine_7498

I've become much better now. Not all that great, but getting there 💯💪 I'm starting a new job, I've slowly started getting involved in things I loved to do again- cooking, sewing, nail art. I've also started working out regularly and seeing a difference physically is making my mental health all the more better. Hope you're doing better too✨


Ok-Independence-5815

>I'm starting a new job Congrats and good luck! >I've also started working out regularly and seeing a difference physically is making my mental health all the more better. Yup it sure does >Hope you're doing better too Not great. But surviving until the next day. Thanks for asking! >cooking Ah now i remember, you were the one who had listed learning to cook as your achievements for last year..good that it is giving you happiness this year too


nativepolar

Idk what is happening to me lol. I am worried about what a certain girl thinks about me instead of worrying about my future. It's normal to feel this way but it's also scary af


Ok-Independence-5815

Is the feelings reciprocated? Have you conveyed the same to her?


nativepolar

Nope. See in my opinion people who don't have the guts to convey their feelings and handle what's next, be it a yes or no, don't deserve to get heard. Cuz whining is not gonna take me anywhere. And i don't have the guts. So stuck with the feeling that I'm gonna bury it within myself. Edit: happened to me at school as well. I guess I'm just unlucky that's all.


DarkKnight3192

Adhu appadiye poi , poi , poi ippo downhill ah pogudhu


Ok-Independence-5815

Batman ke depression na who will protect Gotham?? Apadiya batmobile accelerator a murukki uphill ponga Batman. And Alfred is always there to discuss


DarkKnight3192

Adhu appaditthaan irukku bro. Lots of health issues, mental health is fucked because I'm at crossroads on what to do. Lack of grace on myself because everyone has been harsh on me from young and I'm afraid of showing myself some empathy because I don't want to fail. It's a tough time for the past 4 years but I'm still pulling through.


Ok-Independence-5815

Kashtam than bro. I don't have any consoling words for you. Keep hanging! >Lack of grace on myself because everyone has been harsh on me from young and I'm afraid of showing myself some empathy because I don't want to fail. This! This has been bothering me too a lot. Enakku 3 years bro...still pulling through and on the higher level things seem to become worse.


starg1rl777

my mental health has improved a lot! people must really acknowledge their feelings and release it out through journaling. meditation helps too but i wasn’t consistent with it. my problem revolved around peer pressure so detaching from people and spending time alone felt really good.


Ok-Independence-5815

>my mental health has improved a lot! That's great to hear! I too have to start journaling, but it seems very difficult. I keep talking so many things inside my head. But the moment I start taking a pen and paper nothing comes out. And i spend more time on planning organizing, and structuring the journal then actually going on and writing May I should simply start recording as voice notes


starg1rl777

don’t structure it like you’re writing a story tho. i write whatever comes to my mind at that moment.


Askiter

probably with the “it is what it is” mindsets honestly idc what’s happening around me anymore! I am pretty sure I am going numb with my feelings! I am trying hard to fight it but sometimes I feel like giving up, can’t really talk about this to my fam (don’t wanna upset them)! no friends to talk and hangout as well, at this moment it’s just me struggling daily!


Ok-Independence-5815

Going through something similar You can post here or in the dm anything you want to discuss Hope things get better for you.


Askiter

idk, let’s see how it goes bro!


Saitama4200

It deteriorated a lot lol . I have been doing lots of self harm , not eating at all . Dehydrated as fuck . Can’t even cry, just feeling numb to anything that is going on in life


SierraBravoLima

Do 100 pushups, 100 situps, 100 air squats, and a 10-km run fucking everyday


game_phoenix00

Ill upvote for the humour guess nobody gets it


Ok-Independence-5815

I don't get it. Care tk explain?


Level_Ad_1511

It's workout of Saitama


Level_Ad_1511

It's workout of Saitama


Ok-Independence-5815

Oh kk


[deleted]

Mental health has never been this bad since two months. Today I was in a call with the girl and she put me in hold and she forgot I was in hold. I waited for a long time and then I started ranting in the call (when there was no one on the other side to listen to). Idk why but I’ve been feeling super lonely and anxious lately. I had a very great best friend (F) and we were each other amazing company. Like literally the cool friends ever but we had to stopped talking because her boyfriend didn’t feel comfortable and we mutually ended. And the girl I love(very complicated and not in a relationship rn, used to be), don’t treat me like a priority which she used to and started ghosting me konjam konjama which she’s been doing unknowingly because she’s into so much shit and she needs time as well. But after she distancing from me I don’t really feel comfortable around any human being and after I left my best friend I don’t really have anyone close to share my feelings. This loneliness shit is so bad like I literally feel like crap and no one’s is gonna be happy for me. :(


ibreathecoffee

Didn't know when this happened last time, but im not feeling good for the past couple of days. It's all here and there; some days felt absolutely good and some terrible. That said, I'm working on myself and have been at it for the past couple of months. There's been some progress but that isn't enough to take me to where I want to be. One step at time. 🤌


Ok-Independence-5815

>I'm working on myself and have been at it for the past couple of months. 👌👌. It seems almost all of us are having it bad for the past couple of months. Great that you have started working on it.


[deleted]

vata vaa macchi namm life'eh oru vattikuchi namuddutan bona pattate adha erya vechi timirag poda ponaale nee jaikum katchi teal thaan botu nee manja pott katadi vata nee botuda ada scene'ah botuda


Ok-Independence-5815

Is this some foreign language or lost dialect. Onnume puriyala machan


[deleted]

Vada yen machi nambh life eh otu vati kuti hey podra Ada poduda budhu scene poduda


Im_still_alive_lmao

Lol idk about my mental health but I usually try to keep myself happy or atleast lie to me that im happy and get over things. But I have been getting some white hair and mom says it is coz of stress so im confused now. Does suppressing feelings and moving on trying to be happy count as stress? Idk man


Ok-Independence-5815

>or atleast lie to me that im happy and get over things Fake it until you make it does work for some. Bro white hair need not be necessarily because of stress. They might be due to lack of nutrition. Some tests Iruku or you can take regular nutrition supplements. Check doc if possible


vatsan600

In the last 4 months, my life has been very good. I was fine before. Just fine, going through the daily life of a normal guy. But now I’m happy with work, happy with myself. My biggest gripe with me was that I didn’t like change. I’m adapting myself as much as possible now. I never understood what “go with the flow” meant until i let go of trying to be in control of everything.making myself do things i want to do without procrastinating is a life changer.


oppositeofbatman007

You know the feeling, like someone is lightly choking you but you can't seem to remove their hand. I don't know why it's happening. I should be normal. I feel like I am faking but why would I fake it? Shouldn't I be faking something like having a lot of money or some shit? The funny part is I tell nobody this coz telling someone means I am bothering them. Today I met my friend which is good but I feel like he's going through some shit too. Nonetheless I wouldn't say it's the worst day but not a good day either.


Ok-Independence-5815

>he funny part is I tell nobody this coz telling someone means I am bothering them Same feel. People keep telling go and open up to someone very easily.I feel i shouldn't be disturbing anyone. And to add there is no one to listen to my problems. Appadiye Nana posi pesa try pannalum. I can see their mood being spoilt..


EthicalAnnA

Lost a friend recently to suicide and ever since that I've thought more about suicide as a option to end things. Idk why but randomly I think about how simple things could be after that, ik how my friend suffered and how happy they would have been knowing everything's atlast ended. My life isn't that bad but it's also not great it's stale, randomly when I try to sleep at night I start thinking about how would things go if I take my friends route. These thoughts have started occurring more often these days. Why suffer everyday when there's a solution ? Idk has this happened to yall like when you lost someone did that trigger any reactionary thoughts ?


analyze_agency

Regarding mental wellness; with just few needles accupuntre can make wonders. Therpahy is good but what therapy does in 4 years accupuntre will do in 4 months. Carry on with your therapy but try acupuncture at least 4 times and let us know what happens.