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ITT success stories Anonymous 04/16/15 (Thu) 15:55:03 No.9175

This thread is for celebrating the successes you experience with dealing with whatever is going on in your life right now, whether they're big or small. Even if you did something as minor as talking to another person or as big as starting counseling for the first time, it's important to take time to feel good when things go well.

>feeling mega shitty for months on end
>been depressed since I was thirteen but now things seem especially hopeless
>life sucks, seems like there's no escape
>frequent intrusive thoughts about suicide and harming those around me
>unemployed neet
>no energy
>no desire to do the things I love
>even when I do I get no pleasure or satisfaction from doing them
>brother helps me get a part time job
>get health insurance again after not having it for a year
>start going to therapy again a few months ago
>counselor has me put on bupropion to treat depression and strattera for ADHD
>over the weeks my counselor helps me understand my frustration and depression and how to cope with it
>start seeing friends again
>energy returning
>losing the excess weight I gained from comfort eating during my depression
>start to feel good about drawing and writing again
>even jerking off feels better and more satisfying than before
>can actually concentrate now when it comes to studying or working on my hobbies
>life is gradually becoming more bearable

Anonymous 04/17/15 (Fri) 02:28:24 No.9186

>>9175
>even jerking off feels better and more satisfying than before
confirmed for shill.

drugs side effects always include floppy turkey and no desire.

Anonymous 04/17/15 (Fri) 06:00:09 No.9189

>bupropion

shit's a miracle worker.
adderall and prozac in one drug.
Don't shirk it, enjoy it. Recognize what it's propelling you to do, and do it. Exercise and feel the endorphin rush, use that as a stepping stone to achieving your goals

Anonymous 04/17/15 (Fri) 12:08:11 No.9194

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>>9186
I've never had that problem. I was on zoloft originally and that didn't impede getting an erection or even desire. It made it impossible to actually get off, though, which was incredibly frustrating.

Being able to fuck for five hours straight was alot of fun though

Anonymous 04/17/15 (Fri) 17:32:57 No.9195

>>9186
>>9186
This is simply not true. *Sometimes* drugs can dampen your libido.

However, fixing your hormones by getting your mental right, being able to exercise again and losing excess weight all strengthen it.

Anonymous 04/17/15 (Fri) 20:59:37 No.9196

I feel that every "up" in my life is a positive one. I ocasionally stop taking my pills and instead do whatever I want and might get "wanted results" in return. My condition isnt as bad as it is with many people, it helps with my music projects, I feel like that life is worth living during my ups. Of course it feels the opposite afterwards and around all the times between, but I'll rather live a life with some ups than a life of mediocrity. A life thats as boring as a snail roaming on the empty roads.
Live an interesting life, a life that you want, is it a smart life to be living? No matter what you think of as an "ideal life", its most likely not accepted by the social norms so just say "fuck it" and aim for it. Go for it, do it. This world is a horrid rotten place, find a place thats comfortable and do the things you like in it while getting by financially, thats all you need.

Anonymous 04/18/15 (Sat) 07:46:28 No.9202

I got a job for the first time in a year. I'm terrified of starting because last time I quit a job it was because I was having violent intrusive thoughts about my coworkers and was convinced that I needed to kill myself before I hurt anyone.

But I got a job. yaaaay

Anonymous 04/19/15 (Sun) 00:59:58 No.9215

>>9202
Grats on getting a job anon.

Anonymous 04/19/15 (Sun) 18:18:01 No.9221

I finally bough that hindi grammar book. I've been reading it and I have managed to stay focused, commited and consistent on something for like two hours in a row other than sleeping. That's a new frontier for me now.

Anonymous 04/20/15 (Mon) 17:28:08 No.9233

>>9221

Good job! Consistency is key I think. I have trouble building up and maintaining that sort of momentum.

Anonymous 04/25/15 (Sat) 02:35:16 No.9284

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>was feeling drained as fuck from depression/anxiety/ and the shitty-ness of being a friendless, tfw no gf, robot in highschool

>fairly consistently lifting

>death grips, earl, and drake albums drop that are dope af

>am consistently drawing everyday, and improving

>off antidepressants so feeling more anxious, but less dull and depersonalized

>am confident of what I want to do in the future

>go to my first melee/project M tournament and do well

Still drained, but things are looking up for once. Hopefully once I get into CBT, my mentality can shift in some sorts and I can work towards fixing my coldness in social situations.

Anonymous 04/26/15 (Sun) 19:57:33 No.9306

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>be in an IT apprenticeship since august 2014 (3 year course)

>first year is coming to an end in the next two months

>grades are really good since I stopped being a lazy fucker

>finally feel good about myself and my abilities

Anonymous 06/03/15 (Wed) 04:30:03 No.10096

>>9202

>am this person

I still have a job! Been there a month-ish. Don't hate it yet and have had very few violent thoughts. For once, I feel kind of good.

Anonymous 06/06/15 (Sat) 12:54:05 No.10113

>>9175

I've decided that my job is holding back my recovery from depression.

If they don't make with a training before a year after they fucking promised it passes, I'm leaving for somewhere that WILL train me in what I want to do.

I don't want to leave the store or the company, really, but I will if I have to. I am not working there for the rest of my life.

I think that's an up. It's a move away from complacency.

Anonymous 06/07/15 (Sun) 20:08:52 No.10134

I graduated high school

Anonymous 06/08/15 (Mon) 20:46:30 No.10151

I started doing bodyweight training a few days ago. Everything feels sore right now and every movement pains me but If I can keep this up regularly for a few months, I'll buy a gym membership. Trying to read up on nutrition right now.

Anonymous 06/08/15 (Mon) 22:50:40 No.10152

i talked with peers

i traveled by crowded bus

Anonymous 06/15/15 (Mon) 06:18:15 No.10301

>>9175

Awesome story. Drop the stratera and control your ADHD via willpower.

>>9196

YES. I FUCKING LOVE YOU.

Anonymous 06/16/15 (Tue) 21:33:08 No.10345

>>9175

I attended a music festival, made new friends, saw awesome bands, and dealt with crowds.

No meltdown.

No hiding from people. (Just the rain)

Didn't get sick from lack of hygiene.

Didn't creep anyone out.

Attracted girls. One is, at least, definitely into me, not crazy, and confirmed single. She's oblivious to people flirting with her, though, which could be troublesome, because I'm still bad at people.

And I didn't over-pursue the one that didn't seem too interested, and so didn't creep her out.

On the other hand, I totally missed hitting on a cute girl because I was too intimidated by her cuteness. Same with a cute guy as well. Can't win them all.

But girls still find me attractive, which is a good sign that I should keep with the self-improvement, at least physically.