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What if depression recurs due to negative stimuli from various life events?

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What if depression recurs due to negative stimuli from various life events? By Anonymous | Published on January 4, 2025

I have been diagnosed with depression for ten years, and in late January of this year, my depression returned. All the physical symptoms of depression are so familiar.

In January 2023, I experienced the following:

1. The company went bankrupt and I was forced to stay at home unemployed.

2. I developed various complications caused by the new crown and was sick for half a month before I got better.

3. During this period, my mother was forced to stay at home due to unemployment. Unemployed and going through menopause, she was in a bad mood and always found fault with me.

4. This year, relatives and friends began to pressure me to get married. I have a long-term boyfriend with whom I have a stable relationship, but because I am an only child, my parents do not approve of me marrying outside the family and have been persuading me to break up with him. I am being pressured to get married while being advised to break up.

5. The rental house where I work in a foreign place has expired, and my partner wants to move to a new place to develop. At that time, we need to find a house to move.

Forgive me, I really can't handle so many things at once. Perhaps the recurrence of depression is also helping me to escape from reality and problems, to shut myself in, to the point where I really want to die when I'm extremely sad, feeling tired of life, tired of living.

Quinn Quinn A total of 1510 people have been helped

Hello! I'll give you a big, warm hug from afar first!

I'm thrilled to see that you've reached out for help! I'm excited to share some tips that I hope will provide you with the support and help you need.

From your description, I can feel that the successive life events have presented you with an incredible opportunity to grow and learn. You are facing challenges head-on and are learning to recognize the resources and abilities you have to deal with these life events. You are feeling anxious and uneasy, but you are also feeling excited and motivated to take action.

In other words, you're recognizing that your current depressive mood is influenced by the continuous life events that need to be dealt with. What do you think?

Here's the good news! It's not the people and things in your life that cause painful emotions and feelings. It's more that how you think about and make sense of these people and things determines how you feel.

We can only deal with the events in our lives one at a time. If you want to solve all these things at once, you can! It just means you're ready to accept your inner self. Because you're ready to accept your inner freedom, you'll stop imagining a perfect self to fight against the not-good-enough and powerless self.

You've got this! You can overcome these problems. They won't disappear just because you're feeling down. You need to face your problems head-on, with your fears and insecurities. You can tackle them one by one. If you need help, seek it!

You can do some amazing exercises that will make you feel physically and mentally happy, which will increase your sense of control over your life and pleasure. This will greatly increase your self-confidence!

And there's more! It's also important for you to try to learn to better accept yourself, cultivate self-confidence, and enhance your sense of self-worth.

I'm Lily, the little ear of the Q&A Museum! The world and I love you!

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Crescent Davis Forgiveness is a path that winds through the mountains of resentment and leads to a valley of peace.

I can relate to how overwhelming everything feels right now. It sounds like you've been through an incredibly tough time, and it's understandable that you're feeling this way. Facing unemployment, health issues, family pressure, and relationship challenges all at once is a lot for anyone. Remember, it's okay to seek help and take things one step at a time. You don't have to go through this alone.

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Jasmine Monroe We grow through experience if we meet life honestly and courageously.

It's really hard when so much seems to be going wrong all at once. Losing your job and dealing with your mother's stress on top of your own health struggles must feel unbearable. I'm sorry you're experiencing such a heavy burden. It's important to acknowledge your feelings and find someone to talk to about what you're going through. Sometimes just sharing the weight can make it a little lighter.

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Eugenia Anderson Learning is a never - ending adventure.

I hear you. The combination of personal and external pressures is enough to push anyone to their limits. It's clear that you're carrying a lot of emotional weight, and it's affecting your mental health. It might be helpful to reach out to a professional for support. They can offer strategies to cope with these challenges and help you navigate this difficult period. Take care of yourself, and know that it's okay to ask for help.

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Catherine Stone True growth occurs when we are pushed out of our comfort zones.

Depression can make everything seem insurmountable, and it's especially hard when life throws so many curveballs at once. I understand the urge to withdraw and escape from the pain. But please remember, there are people who care about you and resources available to help. Consider talking to a therapist or counselor; they can provide guidance and support as you work through these complex emotions and situations. You deserve to find a way forward that feels manageable and hopeful.

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