MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS thread So I have noticed that I go through

>>41037337
How bad are the periods of hopelessness? And do you do anything stupid in when youre optimistic?

>>41037397
not OP but I have a similar thing and I do stupid shit when I'm optimistic. What's the prognosis doctor?

>>41037431
manic depression

>>41037397
During the optimism phase, I become overwhelmed with a sense of purpose and joy with life. I walk/present myself as if I just won the lottery, but deep down I know that it's a temporary boost.

Don't do anything irrational. If anything, my libido is through the roof.

Periods of hopelessness lasts a few weeks. I tend to undervalue my life and second guess my life choices. This is also when my social anxiety (general anxiety) becomes quite obstructive. I avoid areas with crowds and tend to avoid public venues.

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>>41037447
>>41037447

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>>41037337
meditate , and go to therapy
the app headspace worked for me , but there are many ways to meditate . heres a magnet link for it.
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>>41037447
Is one's upbringing a factor in mental stability as you age?

I vividly recall telling my mom not to leave me when I was like 4 or 5. Pretty sure that scarred me for life, which probably explains why I have no relationship with my mom.

>>41037456
Well, then its probably nothing dude.
Meditating is always a good idea, no matter what...
If the symptoms get worse, seek help.

>>41037397
Stupid as in irrationals things? Like buying expensive stuff you cant afford/need?

>>41037447
Bipolar Disorder is what you mean, but OPs symptoms are not bad enough to diagnose it.

>>41037513
Seconding the headspace app
Meditating had helped me out a bit but once I got the headspace app it became much easier to meditate because I had guidance instead of being on my own

>>41037337
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqyjVoZ4XYg

>>41037337
>I don't know if this is anxiety or not but.......
You know full well it is, but, obviously, you're too anxious to actually do anything about it.

>>41037513
>>41037833
Does meditation actually work though?

I know a lot of people say it's so great but they also say that about being vegan and that shit sucks.

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>>41038418
>Does meditation actually work though?
for me it has worked . i no longer take ambien to sleep and my stress/ anxiety is better .i meditate for 20 minutes a day , i think its worth it . at first meditation was such a chore but now i see it as a time to relax and better myself.

>>41037337
WHen I see pictures like this I feel that 'extreme hopelessness' you talk about.

Get rid of your porn, that includes any 'high test/THINN' or whatever you might have, and try to avoid it in general. it's hard on /fit/ but you can just hide or ignore those threads.

It helped me.