I'm depressed, and I'm very bored. What do I do?

Question

2 things: 1. I already have a psychologist, and I see him every 4 weeks or so, although I don't think that its doing any good, and 2. my family situation is part of the reason WHY I'm depressed!

I don't wanna take my mind off of things, 'cuz then I'll just think about it later, yet I don't wanna keep thinking about it 'cuz, well, that's why I'm depressed!

I've already got a psychologist!! Plus, I've also got mi abuela to talk to, its just not enough!!]

Answer 1

Please give it time. There is not quick fix and you are doing everything you can. The most important thing you can do is admit you have a problem, so well done! While you are waiting for your treatmenat to work, look after yourself as best you can, eat a healthy diet, keep yourself safe and try to get excercise. Walk around in the fresh air! Surround yourself with understanding people and avoid those who do not take your depression seriously. Good luck!

Answer 2

Sometimes it helps to keep a journal of your feelings. What is it about your family that depresses you? What can you do about it to change it?

I live with my elderly feeble father and I hear you, it's depressing. Seems we both wound up at the same place. I guess you have to try to do other things to take your mind away from the situation. I deal with alot of **** because I'm a pet loss grief volunteer counselor. I listen to the bad, sad, and otherwise.

My situation is I'm a cancer survivor of 12 years who just found out I have tongue cancer and an ovarian mass. I'm depressed too and bored because I can't go out and do anything, stuck with health problems and father BUT I'll tell you, it could be worse, I could be in a hospital somewhere with no father or pets to be with, no computer, nothing, so I'm thankful for that.

Try thinking of all the good things you have, you have a computer, what do you like to do on it? play online games? chat? email? what about joining a club or group and meeting new people to talk to and do things with?

Make a list of what's good about your life, what's bad, then how you can change the bad one step at a time. With me, I'm gonna treat my cancers, get healthier, take care of dad and do what I can while he's here, and just live each day the best I can.

What about helping others? Do you have any special talents or interests?

Answer 3

You need to find someone to talk to. A teacher, guidance counsellor, therapist, psychologist or even your family doctor. You could also talk with a close friend or family member but because you said you were lonely I have feeling that you don't feel that you have anyone close to talk with.

If you leave all of your feelings locked inside and don't release them it will only get worse. You need to talk to someone and learn some techniques to help you win your inner battle.

Start a journal and write exactly what you are feeling and why. If you continue to do this it might help you unlock the reason's why you are depressed and lonely.

There are several websites dedicated to mental health that have message boards where you can talk to people with similar problems. People who understand how you are feeling and can empathize with you.

Until then I'll be sending you good thoughts and hoping that you get the help that you need and deserve.

Answer 4

You can easily take care of being bored (if you want to). It is as simple as others have said, find something enjoyable (that you like and not for someone else) to do. Doesn't matter if its reading, walking riding a bike, window shopping, calling friends, tv as long as its your choice.

However, what concerns me is the depression. You are already under the care of someone. Perhaps you cannot communicate with that person and need someone else. Bottom line is I keep hearing I DON'T WANT TO. And if that is truly the case, nothing will work until you do! This is from someone who has been in recovery for over 26 years.

I have read several answers written to you and there are some very courageous people out there that are willing to listen. So, for now, keep talking to us and maybe we will figure it out together.

Answer 5

How old are u? Are you on medication for the depression? You may want to start getting out of the house a little more if your source of depression is within your family. Find friends to get out and hang out with. Get a part time job or volunteer somewhere. Are you in school? Do you have any hobbies? Start writing your feelings in a journal because this way, if you don't feel comfortable talking to someone about everything you can at least get it off your mind.

Answer 6

Just go through it. It's not going to last long. It's full Moon tomorrow and after that everything is going to be back to normal. Believe me! I have this all the time. I'm so low at the moment that it's annoying. So just go with the flow for now and be patient, wait for it to pass - just like bad weather. Don't make any decisions though - yet. Wait until the full Moon passes.

Answer 7

Isolate what is causing the depression and seek a healthy remedy. some time just talking with people will do the trick, some time you may need more attention from close friends. If it continues, seek out professional help..but don't delay ! If you are bored, maybe there is a hobby or interest you can excel in, some time playing tourist in your own home town will help break up the boredom. Be HAPPY...

Answer 8

Talk to other people about it. I'm quite in the same phase with you right now and I can imagine how you feel. My advice is to share your feelings with people who can understand what you are going through and can help you. That's what I did and I already feel much better! I was sitting alone in my room thinking that nobody really cares for me and I decided to ask the people who visit the site of ways to recover from these feelings of sadness. And just when I started to think that everyone has deserted me and does not even notice, 30 people volunteer to try to cheer me up! I see a therapist myself and I need to say that it is important to be sure that you have found the right person to open your heart to. The clinical psychologist I now go to is a wonderful person! Fortunately, we share many things in common in terms of character, way of thinking and life experiences and that makes it much easier to talk to about my feelings. But before I found her I had gone to another one who after confiding my problem to her she burst into laughter! Can you believe that? One thought that always cheers me up is when I imagine myself as Frodo Baggins in the fight for the freedom of Middle Earth. Which Lord of the Rings character is your favourite one? The Orcs (i.e. the bad guys) may be too many "yet hope remains while we stay true to each other”. Talk to us and we are right there for you to help you the best way we can. We shall fight this war together Dozerina! You are not alone!

Answer 9

There are a couple of ready things that are in your control. First, begin a regimen of eating resonably and responsibly each day. Keep the food healthy. Second, start to do something physical every day too, like walking. Keep it simple and make this something you really want to do.

For now, do anything, just do something. Clean a room, go outside and look around, walk, read. Better to move around. That keeps us from ever staying bored. And in time, start to think of how you can make another person happy or help sometone. For example, if you go out to eat, be sure to smile and look at the respnse.

Answer 10

Go for a walk. It'll clear your mind. Listen to music. It'll keep your mind off things. Take a nap. You'll feel better when you wake. Watch tv. You'll focus on something else. Many many things to do.

Answer 11

Sorry things arn't going well.
If I'm bored I try these.
Make cards for special occasions using scarp paper and stuff in the house. Visit www.bored.com and www.paperdollheaven.com dance and sing like a mad person to your fave tunes. Do hair and makeup and dress up. make crazy recipies and smoothies. Sleepovers indoor picnics. cycle everywhere and hang out in the park.
www.stickscene.com
www.digitalfilms.com
make a scrapbook or use a camera to take funny photos.
http://www.flowgo.com/index.cfm?action=v... is a cool maze game which is harder than it looks and comes with a hidden surpirse.
try finding hidden extras in dvds.
http://www.trevorvanmeter.com/flyguy/...... this guy fly and nteracts with the stuff in the sky! How high can you go?
http://www.netdisaster.com/index.html...... will attack for fun a website of your choice but the site is unharmed in reality. Fun though. try it.
http://www.dotcomscotland.co.uk/weirdsit...
http://www.addictinggames.com/kittencann... but if that game is to cruel try this-
http://www.tdpdesign.com/lametoy.htm....... Make a toy with the pull of a lever.
http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/...... lets you draw and paint. Also try meeting friends finding a pen pal and keeping in touch with everyone you know.
http://www.patmedia.net/marklevinson/coo...
if all of these fail then take up a new hobby or course and buy a trampoline!
get a part time job. do something nice for your parents like make a cd for then or cook dinner and wash up. babysitting or paper round for money. Make and sell jewellry with odds and ends or papier mache. ask what you can do around the house to be helpful and play with any brothers or sisters. Make thenm feel special. Study can be fun if you borrow a study video like science or something. Just do a liitle every now and then and soon you'll have done loads.
Play cludo, monopoly, chess, do sudoku, crosswords, wordsearch crafts, sewing and stiching, knitting, make gifts, pamper yourself with mud pack, play music or learn an instrument and have a jam with your mates. join a club team or society and get out there. Football sprots of all kinds and swimming. train for an event or raise money for charity. have a sponsered silence or do something silly like wear underwear over trousers. make a blog or website. try to meet someone famouse. go to a gig or concert. learn a language. take a holiday. find a new tv program 2 try and watch videos and dvds. stay up all night doing whatever you like. write a story or make a play and cast your mates and put on a show.
do quizes and better your knowledge. try www.quiz-zone.co.uk
eat a new food. do something you would never normally try like something that scares you. Do whatever you like!
get a pet, volunteer or horseride. walk the dog! break a record or try to anyhow.