So depressed my chest feels hollow

[manuel_moe_g]

I don't know what to say. I haven't felt this depressed in a long time. I wish I could just sleep my life away. I greatly prefer my dreams to my real life, as strange as my anxiety dreams may be.

What would I say to a loved one who happened to feel like I do right now? Well, I would say "focus on human connections, meaning will follow". Following my own advice will be tough. I will try to perform "right action" and "right thoughts" and "right feelings" will follow. Wish me luck!

[Beany Boo]

Manuel,

It is okay to feel pain in your heart even if it puts you out of your depth for a while in your life.

[oak]

Good luck! Thanks for sharing, Manuel Moe.

[manuel_moe_g]

Thanks Beany Boo, thanks Oak!

I feel much better today. I think I was triggered by a emotionally charged dream Tuesday night. Last night I had my regular old anxiety dreams, but not emotionally charged.

I am treating myself quite delicately today - I am moving slowly and deliberately and I am keeping the human connections in my life in the front of my brain's attention.

Yesterday it was weird how visceral was the feeling of my chest being empty.