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Why Does The Past Always Come Back to Haunt Us

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Written by chookie67 5. Aug 2008 11:27 PM

Just answer me one question - WHY
I have been going along so well lately, happy and content with my life - yeah i have ups and downs but in general feeling pretty happy. Had a wonderful visit from BJ and have made so great friends on here who support me without judgement.
Then BAM the past comes back and pushes me right back down again. I was filling out a job application and it asked a question that I hadn't been asked before and it scared the crap out of me - I only now have realised what a huge stuff up I have made of my life due to a major stuff up 5 years ago that caused so much heartache for my family. I wish I could change the past, but I can't. People say don't worry about it but it really hurts and I am so damn frustrated and angry with myself for allowing myself to become weak and do what I did.
I sound like I am talking gibberish but I don't want to say what I have done. I just feel so low at the moment, just an ache in the heart - complete let down i suppose - I knew this day would come, but I didn't want to face it.
I will be ok, I just have to face my demons and accept what I have done and try to move on and find self esteem and confidence again.
Take care everyone
Lynne

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Hey Lynne

You, we, are allowed to make a huge stuff up. We are that strange creature called "human". Some humans may go through life without stuffing up - haven't met any yet though. Now Lynne, I know you - yes. You are a fine, wonderful person. That is what matters. Best wishes.

Peter

Written by surfer, 5. Aug 2008 11:39 PM

Hi Lynne,

I am not sure what happened to you 5 years ago but from what i am reading between the lines in this diary, i doubt it is your fault.

You need to hang in there and try to stay positive, which i know is not an easy thing to do, but.....

I went through some horrid trauma when filling out my last job application when it came to medical things and stability which i hadn't been asked before. I am not trying to even guess if this is what you have been confronted with but just through my own experience, it scared the crap out of me as well. I had to decide if they were really entitled to know or not and actually spoke to my psych about it all before i took the job. He gave me his advice...which made me feel a little better able to answer the questions as i felt i should.
I guess this is not helping you either...and with not knowing what the problem is...it is hard to give advice.Now who's rambling?????? Me i think.

Lynne, hang in there and you will be ok. You have so many friends here who love you.

Take care of you.

Luv Nouse




Written by Nouse, 5. Aug 2008 11:44 PM

Umm, how to put this discreetly.
Many more people are in your situation than you can possibly be aware of..in fact I am thinking of my friends and family..85% would be in your situation regarding that question. I hope your pain eases soon.

Written by maple, 5. Aug 2008 11:45 PM

Mumma bear,
I wish there was more I could do..I wish I could tap my heels and be there with you...I miss you so damn much and wish I could be there for you during this difficult time..You are so strong Lynnie and I KNOW you can do this!!Believe in yourself,like I believe in you...
You are far from a let down-don't you let me hear that again-or you know what will happen!!Pop,the boys and I love you so much and you know we will do ANYTHING for you...
Please keep fighting this Mumma bear..I need you!

Your bubba bear
Jo xo

Written by JoanneC84, 5. Aug 2008 11:52 PM

Hi Lynne,

Please stop worrying about something that happenned 5 years ago. No matter what it was, it certainly has no bearing on the kind of person you are now.

Even if it was something silly, done when you were ill, it doesn't matter. People only know what you tell them and you certainly do not have to tell people what has happenned 5 years ago. It would not stay on any records after 5 years anyway.

Just be kind to yourself and forgive yourself. God knows, I've made many mistakes in my 43 years and I plan to make a lot more! LOL

Take care

Love dolly x

Written by Deleted_User, 6. Aug 2008 10:49 AM

Looking back, I sometimes think I've never made a correct decision. As the poet wrote, "To err is human ...." Please don't punish yourself for being fallible like everyone else.

Written by TerryN, 6. Aug 2008 01:27 PM

Hi Lynne,

I really feel for you...

You are a wonderful Lady, kind, caring, giving, understanding and patient.

Those are your positive qualities to concentrate on Darl.

Let go of past mistakes no matter how big or small they are.

One step, one day at a time Darl, Forgive yourself.

love ya heaps,

((((((((((hugs))))))))))

Written by cherry1, 7. Aug 2008 01:51 AM