my sickness is regarded with mild neglect. my room is my safe space. I thank God I have a room of my own. When I got that first take of lexapro and the chatter went away, i'm at awe that people with no depression don't have constant inner monologue. so jealous of that. and good for you too for tending to your mind. we have the rest of our lives to live!
When I was in college at age 20, I began having suicidal thoughts. It was the first time, which really scared me. My parents moved me from Houston back to Chicago and said they’d get me help, they knew a Filipino doctor, but never did. I wasn’t diagnosed until years later when I knew something was wrong and took myself to see a doctor.
I’m glad to hear you have a safe space. It’s important. I’m also glad to hear the Lexapro is starting to help. I’m familiar with that inner monologue and don’t miss it one bit.
thank you for sharing this. I read a tiktok comment saying the inner monologue is what makes us special. kind of romanticized, don't you think? my mind has been chattering since time immemorial and I've had enough of it. though some small chatter is acceptable admittedly. It's nice to journal it and channel it away.
When I was first hospitalized in a psych unit my dad yelled at me, “Filipinos don’t have depression!” Good for you for getting the help you need.
my sickness is regarded with mild neglect. my room is my safe space. I thank God I have a room of my own. When I got that first take of lexapro and the chatter went away, i'm at awe that people with no depression don't have constant inner monologue. so jealous of that. and good for you too for tending to your mind. we have the rest of our lives to live!
When I was in college at age 20, I began having suicidal thoughts. It was the first time, which really scared me. My parents moved me from Houston back to Chicago and said they’d get me help, they knew a Filipino doctor, but never did. I wasn’t diagnosed until years later when I knew something was wrong and took myself to see a doctor.
I’m glad to hear you have a safe space. It’s important. I’m also glad to hear the Lexapro is starting to help. I’m familiar with that inner monologue and don’t miss it one bit.
thank you for sharing this. I read a tiktok comment saying the inner monologue is what makes us special. kind of romanticized, don't you think? my mind has been chattering since time immemorial and I've had enough of it. though some small chatter is acceptable admittedly. It's nice to journal it and channel it away.
I agree that it’s romanticized. I’m glad you keep a journal as an outlet for how you feel.
Yes, Scott. Thanks! That's what my classmate is telling me as well. Talk soon!