Feeling depressed....not really doing much with the tank

[TheTenthDoctor]

I’m proud of myself

 

[JuiceBox52]

I’m proud of myself

I'm proud of you too! Good work

 

[Sgooosh]

if you want to make an almost no maintenance tank there's this series of videos
rly cool
and cool shrimps


i made a no-maintenance jar once
its pretty simple
get an algae/moss ball
duckweed
one snail
over a year old now

 

[TheTenthDoctor]

I have a nice view from my bed

 

[otterblue]

Sorry for the exceedingly long message.

Just a note of encouragement/advice, prefaced by my own egocentric recount of my history: I'm bipolar and also diagnosed as being dysthymic (which is basically a constant low-grade depression). In the past, my bipolar caused me to: get kicked out of grad school, endure the humiliating process of getting back into grad school, 2 near suicidal months-long depressions, led (indirectly) to multiple arrests and substance abuse problems.

My point is that there have been a lot of VERY hard times in my past. Times where it all seemed hopeless & I was in constant psychological pain. No advice or sympathy helped at all. It was just all dark misery. I can empathize with your depression.

There's that "there's a light at the end of the tunnel" saying. Well, I didn't get better quickly or consistently & there were bumps in the road throughout - but, eventually I did get better & now life is good again. There's still problems at times, but I have a good mental life and I'm content. It took time.

What helped me: having someone to talk to (friend, family member, even people on here), counseling (especially with a good/great counselor that you can talk to), CBT (cognitive behaviorial therapy - through counseling), the right meds. Insurance may cover most of counseling fees, if not, MSWs (Masters in Social Work) are cheaper and can be effective.

But most of all: remember that you can get through these times & there is something on the other side. Remember it even if you don't believe it right now.

 

[TheTenthDoctor]

I thought I’d give an update….things are looking up for me. I got my license, school is evening out and the mid terms are over, I’m keeping up with my tanks more and only have 2 left to redo. My food problems are getting better but they are still definitely there, I’m working out consistently to help with depression. Also I put my petition in the court so that will be moving along, I’m becoming more interested in different fish species and excited for new plants so yeah that’s what’s going on

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I thought I’d give an update….things are looking up for me. I got my license, school is evening out and the mid terms are over, I’m keeping up with my tanks more and only have 2 left to redo. My food problems are getting better but they are still definitely there, I’m working out consistently to help with depression. Also I put my petition in the court so that will be moving along, I’m becoming more interested in different fish species and excited for new plants so yeah that’s what’s going on

Good to hear, Erin. Hang in there.