It sounds like you're going through an incredibly difficult time and feeling overwhelmed by actions that spiraled out of control. Depression can seriously impact judgment, impulse control, and decision-making, making it hard to stop behaviors even when you know they're problematic.
First, take a breath. Recognizing what Show Full Answer
It sounds like you're going through an incredibly difficult time and feeling overwhelmed by actions that spiraled out of control. Depression can seriously impact judgment, impulse control, and decision-making, making it hard to stop behaviors even when you know they're problematic.
First, take a breath. Recognizing what happened is an important step, even though it feels awful right now. Your illness doesn't excuse the actions, but it does help explain why stopping felt impossible in the moment.
Here's what might help:
- Reach out to a mental health professional immediately if you haven't already. They can help you process what happened and develop coping strategies
- Consider whether you need to come clean about the false documents to prevent further harm
- Talk to someone you trust about what's going on - keeping this bottled up will only make the depression worse
- If you're not currently in treatment or your current treatment isn't working, this is a sign you need more support
Depression can cloud your thinking and make you feel trapped in destructive patterns. Getting proper help can give you the clarity and tools to make better choices going forward.
You're not alone in making mistakes while struggling with mental illness. What matters now is getting the support you need and taking responsibility where necessary.
March 29
I had a psychotic break and I thought Blake Shelton was coming to pick me up. I was packed. I'm okay about Blake and I don't know where that came from, but my partner finally convinced me that he wasn't coming.
I wish that was the only psychotic break I had, but it's not!
March 31
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