#dysthemia

[xxbetrinkenswertx]

I over explain myself because I grew up defending myself. Not because I’m guilty or lying. Because no one believed me

[imjustheretoseetheprivateblogs]

Unpopular Opinion

I headcanon that Batman is a high functioning dysthymic, as well as survival guilt, control issues, and PTSD. It would explain certain elements of his personality while at the same time making the character more well-rounded and realistic.

I developed this theory from watching Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Beware the Batman.

[moving-trauma-hero]

I've been meaning to share an article on gluten sensitivity to this blog for a while and I'm finally getting around to it! Back in August, I discovered I have a gluten sensitivity and just how much it has been screwing me up my entire life... and how it contributed to my depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. For most of my life I struggled with fatigue, chronic joint pain, and what I can only describe at "a rock laying on top of my brain"-- or brain fog caused by my intolerance to gluten, as well as gastrointestinal disorders. When you already suffer from depression and anxiety, having these symptoms can make them worse. I had doctors tell me these symptoms were *caused* by my depression, or my ADHD, and tried treatment for both but I still had the brain fog, fatigue and GI problems and I felt like I never made progress with my depression... but since reducing my gluten intake, I can now manage my depression, anxiety, ptsd A LOT better. If the symptoms I described sound like you... read the article, and consider trying to slowly limit your gluten intake (when you first go off gluten, you may get sick, so be careful). Gluten sensitivity is not really discussed when it comes to depression recovery and treatment... so hopefully this post will open some folks and raise awareness for some folks!

[kitkatcabbit]

...Seriously?

I’m reading about dysthemia right now, because it’s one of the things the Dr. I saw last month suggested I likely have, and I’m sitting here reading the Mayo Clinic article on it, and shaking my head.

Dysthemia is persistent, long-term depression. It lasts for years. In the ‘Self-management’ section, it talks about different things you can do to help yourself day-to-day, and I saw this:

Don't make important decisions when you're down. Avoid decision-making when you're feeling depressed, since you may not be thinking clearly.

And I’m like... but I’m always depressed. That is literally what dysthemia is. Like all the time. So....do I just never make a decision? (Though let me tell you, it sometimes *feels* like I never make a decision)

[gailforcestorms]

Mental Illness is wild.

I am in the best mental headspace I've ever been in my whole life. I have a steady and safe home life and partner. I have 3 babies (cats) whom I adore. I have a good paying job that I don't hate. I am able to do things I like to do like photography on the side. It sounds amazing right?

Yet, One thing goes wrong and my mind starts to melt. My computer froze for like an hour and a half today and my mind turned that into, "I'm a piece of shit, my cats hate me, and my boyfriend will never love me"

Like BRUH WHAT NOOOO

You would think after years and years of therapy and meds that this shit wouldn't happen anymore.

At least it doesn't throw me into panic attacks anymore. It's just extra depressing to know my mind will never be free of this illness.