Going through a tough time, I need some advice.

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Hi to all my fellow forumers. It's really nice to be part of GS and I hope there will be many more posts to come[emoji4]

Im going through a very tough time at the moment and this post is probably going to be very long winded but please bear with me. I identify myself as being a gay man but I'm really struggling with the issue of self acceptance. My family accepts me and loves me for who I am but im really struggling with my sexuality. This has lead to severe depression and social anxiety for which im on a cocktail of medications, all of which don't seem to be working. I'm also seeing a psychiatrist and a phycologist at the moment who suggested that I reach out to the gay community which is why I'm here. My life, hopes and dreams have pretty much come to a standstill at the moment and a couple of months ago I was on the verge of suicide.

The question now is, how did you guys come to accept yourselves? By the way im 24 and live in a really conservative city with no gay facilities to speak of.

I can't wait to hear from you all

Wow, if you think that is long winded, wait until you see some of the other posts on this site.

I had a close group of gay and lesbian friends to help me with acceptance and respect. I joined my university's gay and lesbian group and that helped. You say there is no kind of glbt groups or support in your area. I think you should try to take some occasional short trips to somewhere that does have this kind of support. You might not be able to be a regular, but it will at least introduce you to some other people and let you know you are not alone and make some friends. A google search should be able to help you with that. And participate here. There are a lot of kind people here to offer you advice and give you support.

[Jimmy]

Excellent advice memechose

When I'm pissed off I go for a long walk. I turn my earphones up loud and just go as far as possible...When I get home my mood is so much better! I also like spending time with my nephews because being around them makes me forget about my shit for a while...It's impossible to be in a bad mood around those kids!

I have been in a dark place for a long time....I think my depression and self loathing is self inflicted because I over analyze absolutely everything! I wind myself up so much that I take out my frustration on the people I care about....I'm constantly apologising to my best pal, he does absolutely nothing wrong, but I take my frustration out on him. Thankfully, he knows that I don't mean it.

I'm determined to sort my shit out! The doctor has precribed me some medication for my depression, but I don't really want to take it..I want to try and sort myself out first before I take anything like that..

I'm gonna beat this myself!

[Virge]

Excellent advice memechose

When I'm pissed off I go for a long walk. I turn my earphones up loud and just go as far as possible...When I get home my mood is so much better! I also like spending time with my nephews because being around them makes me forget about my shit for a while...It's impossible to be in a bad mood around those kids!

I have been in a dark place for a long time....I think my depression and self loathing is self inflicted because I over analyze absolutely everything! I wind myself up so much that I take out my frustration on the people I care about....I'm constantly apologising to my best pal, he does absolutely nothing wrong, but I take my frustration out on him. Thankfully, he knows that I don't mean it.

I'm determined to sort my shit out! The doctor has precribed me some medication for my depression, but I don't really want to take it..I want to try and sort myself out first before I take anything like that..

I'm gonna beat this myself!

[SIZE="7"][COLOR="Red"]Good for you Jimmy!
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Lots of times when I read something here in GS that angers me I get up. take a run or do anything to get some of my own natural endorphins in my system and change the mood. In my opinion it really is one of the greatest "crimes" of modern medicine and psychology for them to dish out prescriptions to treat depression with drugs they get paid for pushing and ignoring the natural means of fighting depression.

[Virge]

When I think of slapping him this is what I wish I could do.




............... just once....... that's all.

I see you need an immediate refresher course in respecting your betters. It's your alligator mouth that always gets your hummingbird butt in trouble RayBird!