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Diagnosis is where art and science collide in psychology, it takes the right touch to know what questions to delve deeper into before stamping a label on the file. I've run into plenty of unskilled practitioners so I'm not surprised by the many times I've seen a misdiagnosis thread on this...

I don't know of any resources, but if Detroit had a better job market I'd be sending you directions to come stay with me. Aww Giz, I'm so sorry you're facing such a harsh time, but I know how tough you are- I'm not worried about you, I'm worried about whoever is foolish enough to get in your way.

I'm pretty disgusted with myself. I'm trying to push my maladaptive limitations a bit. Today was another try and it was still too difficult. Every time I get a little bit closer so I'll keep trying. It just stings when I try to take the next step and fall down again. Kind of ashamed that...

Thanks @Junebug and let me give you a hug for being soo sweet. Today? I'm all over the place, from angry to sad to avoidant then scared and ashamed because I'm afraid of things that aren't really there and generally 'not okay' all while dealing with a meds adjustment. I'm having a hard time...

Generally, I agree with @Suzetig , I tend to push them away before they go away, or remove myself as 'unsuitable for human contact'. On the rare times I let someone get closer than an acquaintance, it's because they've at least tolerated the testing and re-testing I do to quiet my fears. Lost...

It feels like the sadness is so loud other people might be able to hear it.

It's usually attributed to Jerry Garcia, but someone once said "Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil" I'm sorry you weren't given other options as a kid and I understand how that could complicate things now. Is a hospital the only way you could get care for your...

I think it's some kind of anger. I'm not sure. There's a mix of invalidation and other nastiness going on. I'm trying to reign it in with boundaries and coping skills but those things are still new to me so it takes a lot of energy and focus to do them.

Welcome to the forum. Indeed, that is quite an excellent choice for a username. While I can't relate to the siblings part, you're far from alone in trying to untangle the damages of a dysfunctional family environment. I hope these message boards are helpful to you. There's a lot of good and...

Today I'm feeling quite ill and I know it's emotions coming out the wrong way. Dad bullied me into doing a favor. By time I could get mom to help negotiate, it was too late to change plans. The solution is that I will not participate, and dad will not come to my home without mom. They only...

Anger is definitely a route out of depression. Sometimes I tell myself I'm working on this and getting better out of spite. I'm going to be okay just to prove them wrong. Every improvement is a middle finger in the face of those who harmed me. Do you like angry music? It helps me to put...

Pain levels have decreased, mental turbulence has not. Mostly confused. Sometimes that's a good thing, so I'll let it be that way.

Is there a better word for wondering how emptiness can feel so heavy? It probably falls under some kind of depressive type thing. I'm tired and sore from trying to carry around a very heavy emptiness.

@Lionheart777 I think that's an awesome plan, go for it! My 'T-time' was dark and heavy today. Physically I'm just done, exhausted and everything hurts. Everything. Overwhelmed and disappointed about how overwhelming it all is. Not a good day. I'll try again tomorrow.

I'm having a hard time deciding if the allergy pill is worth taking... I like not needing to blow my nose every three minutes, but I get such odd side effects from this junk. I need a day off, I'm not going to be an allergy-pill astronaut today. Depressed too, but that's more of a background...

Off to a decent start mood-wise. I haven't gotten out of my pajamas yet, but that's next. Last night I peroxide-bleached my hair, getting it ready for blue dye- I'm excited! Might linger as a blond for a day or two, it came out nicer looking than I'd expected.

For me, a decrease in self-care usually goes along with an increase in depression. It's rough, but I made a list of bare minimums that I am required to do so that I can be an adult human. Just pick a few simple things and do whatever it takes to coax yourself into doing them. If you want to...

I'm pretty sure it's an emotion causing the physical discomforts, but I have no clue what emotion that might be. It's fairly unpleasant. Whatever it is, I'm disgusted that I'm still trying to identify feelings before they turn into physical pains or illness. I'm disappointed with my progress...

Eagerly awaiting the wave of relief to filter down from reality into my tense little wad of nerves. Met up with dad, bought my car a nice new pair of tires Through a combination of timing my meds just-right and doing coping skills stuff, I managed to be okay for a weird learned helplessness...

It's okay to be a bit nervous about this, it's something new, until you know what to expect things can be a little scary. Wellbutrin is a good place to start if you've never needed this type of medicine before. The side effects don't tend to be very bad, most people can tolerate them. Whether...

Dealing with stress-belly, not sure if it's related to knowing that my car needs something (meaning money, I'm not sure how much tires cost) or dealing my dad in order to figure out that my car needs a new tire or two. I was sad earlier, but it passed.

Hugs if you want or need one- oh just take two, and one for later. I've got my usual tiredness after 'T-time'. Strangely peaceful too, I like it but it feels funny. Not sure how the craving for wild hijinks fits into that, but I know I'll hold off until I figure out a safe and harmless form...

I feel another wave of delayed onset teenage rebellion coming on. I'm in my 30's, so there's not much to rebel against. Confused but amused, and pretty sure something awesome might happen at some point...

I'm hunting really hard looking for my positive-thing-of-the-day today... I guess I'll consider the effort to find any small positive thing to be the positive thing. Otherwise I'm a bit down, but it's not super far down depressive funk, so I'll be okay with that.

I know I'm much more likely to offer support and encouragement if I see the person posting regularly. I'll try even harder to find a way to help them if I remember them helping me or someone else in the past. It's like that "To have a friend, you have to be a friend" cliche. I've got my own...