The messages on my mirror

Posted by suzleigh @suzleigh, Feb 25 3:37pm

I have two cards I wrote to myself:

SMILE
Pretend you’’re okay
Get thru the day
Go to bed
Repeat

and

Don’t be the selfish bit*h — meaning don’t destroy your family by killing yourself.

Life sucks so hard right now, it’s nearly unbearable to get through. The antidepressant isn’t working (no surprise there - I’m medication resistant); ECT didn’t work for me. I am broken, damaged, hopeless. So I read the cards every morning.

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Positive reinforcement is a good thing. Are you under medical care? My psychiatrist has me using biofeedback techniques, which include positive reinforcement. I will pray for you. I almost committed suicide many years ago, but with meds and a good psychiatrist and therapist, I’m doing well now. I’ll be on meds for the rest of my life, but it beats all the constant negative thoughts. Also try an activity that distracts your brain- for me it’s reading and crafting ornaments and stuffed animals. It makes a huge difference for me. God bless you and keep you safe in the palm of His hand.

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well wish i could do more. I don't have the notes but in my head every morning i wake and get up. same concept really, except that am male gender. still use thought to make me stay calm. I have my faith which does not let you in if you take your own life. i can only send you prayers and sending you one now=============sent. sending good vibes also and have a blessed day.

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To: suzleigh with a hug and hope❤️

Look up NEUROGRAPHIC ART on YouTube and on Pinterest. It is amazing. Endless possibilities. It starts out as scribbling on paper. Then you fill in the spaces with funny lines and you can color it in too if desired. It works with your brain and relaxes you. ANYONE can do this. I wish I could send some of my pictures, but can’t figure out how to do.

Praying for peace and love in your whole body. Love and tight hugs to you.
Kathymj

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suzleigh. I figured it out how to send a picture. It’s an amazing day‼️❤️
NEUROGRAPHIC ART THERAPY.
This was invented by a Russian psychologist,
Pavel Piskarev.
It has brought me out of a lot of deep depression times.
Please anyone, who suffers from depression and anxiety. Try this. kathymj

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suzleigh. I figured it out how to send a picture. It’s an amazing day‼️❤️
NEUROGRAPHIC ART THERAPY.
This was invented by a Russian psychologist,
Pavel Piskarev.
It has brought me out of a lot of deep depression times.
Please anyone, who suffers from depression and anxiety. Try this. kathymj

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@kathymj Thank you for the post and drawings. i have done this many many years ago but you brought it out in me again and thank you for that, Have a blessed day and may peace be with you. sending good vibrations.

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Suzleigh Many years ago, I twice went to the hospital in the same year and spent a week in the psyche ward because I was too close to ending it. I was always way better upon returning home. That was 20 years ago and I have had a reasonably decent life since. I did find a spiritual support group which helped my self-esteem immensely. I do respond to antidepressants so that definitely helped. Since they have not helped you so far, you might try CBD oils or other natural products like St. Johns Wart. I probably don't need to tell you that getting into nature often, exercise and writing down your feelings or lack of them are needful. One of the most dynamic remedies for me was body energy work such as Reiki, or SHEN emotional release therapy. Reiki practitioners are everywhere. Look it up on line and learn of it. I am sorry you feel miserable. Get angry at this predicament and put your head under a pillow and scream.........You need support and thanks for being on here. Don't quit because there are so many options yet to try.

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@kathymj Thank you for the post and drawings. i have done this many many years ago but you brought it out in me again and thank you for that, Have a blessed day and may peace be with you. sending good vibrations.

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@randallshields56 thank you for your reply. I’m so glad I put it out there. It has been a real page turner for my life. Good to hear someone else can back my thoughts up. if it just reaches that one person who really is in total despair. 💕

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@randallshields56 thank you for your reply. I’m so glad I put it out there. It has been a real page turner for my life. Good to hear someone else can back my thoughts up. if it just reaches that one person who really is in total despair. 💕

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@kathymj completely so true, just one person you can reach out and help can at times make the difference. Your post brought feelings i have missed seeing and at the same time could write a book about. i still have all my senses and very thankful for. Doctors here did not expect me to be able to function again to the extent i am. Have to chalk that one up to my faith and will not to give up. fight to the last ounce i have in me. your in the mirror reminded me to look in my mirror and be grateful to friends and family for standing in the corner and keeping a close eye. i pray you have a blessed day and a beautiful one.

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Thanks to everyone who posted — perhaps others can be helped. Too damaged. I just keep looking at the mirror.

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@kathymj Thank you for the post and drawings. i have done this many many years ago but you brought it out in me again and thank you for that, Have a blessed day and may peace be with you. sending good vibrations.

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Thank you for the like.

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