i want to master myself!?

Question

dear friends,
am m/23 from india. am an artist and am working in hotel industry. i ha d avery ttraumatic childhood,, my father was a drunkard, abusive man. he had all the bad habits in world. during this time i saw financial crisis, my mother and sister suffering severely, making them prone to psychological problems. i also felt our hope being breaking away, family crisis and lot of insulting behaviour from this world.
i developed psychological probs from a avery early stage. but what was good was that i was always a good artist, good in studies and a decent boy. but again, my past is not ready to leave me and am going through a lots of pain and struggle in my life,, i think ithe pain inside me is attracting pain. and i,ve developed maddening mental fatigue, depression.

but, i want to live , fight and make most of myself. i wnat to master my life and folloow my passions. am a hard working, creative and intellegent young man just, i wanna master my depression. plz help!

Answer 1

I think it's good you have an outlet in art. You are young. Focus on your art. Develop it. Use it to help yourself heal.

You may also want to get professional help, but honestly, unless you can find a very good therapist, most aren't all that helpful.

Art, on the other hand, can be very therapeutic.

I know it sounds silly, but try not to focus on your past. Stay in the present. Deal with what's in front of you, not what's behind.

I wish you the best of luck and success.

Answer 2

Seek professional help (psychotherapy or a psychiatrist). You may not need anti-depressant medicine (in fact, I'd advise against taking it if you are not in a major depression) but at least you can confide your issues and get some advices. I don't think yahoo answers is the place where you'll find a solution. People will advise you to take herbal medicine or drugs or light therapy but avoid messing with your head. There's no major solution to depression. I know it because I've been through it. You need a lot of love around you and you need to be good for yourself. Seek professional help and take control over your life.

Answer 3

If professional help is not available or you don't want to go that route and want to try it on your own I can suggest a book by James Allen ''The Wisdom of James Allen'', it includes his most popular book ''As a Man Thinketh'' and that is a ebook. I've walked in your shoes for many, to many years until I realized nothing is going to change unless I change. I had to hit a deep bottom before I realized it. Just you asking the question and seeking a answer is a start. The best for you on your journey.

Answer 4

Try journalling. Seek a counsellor. Occupy your spare time by taking up a hobby or learning a craft. Know that you are not alone. Many others have overcome ALL these things, also. It is never easy. People are often cruel when facts are unknown. Find strength inside yourself. Hope is always there. I will be praying for you. God bless.

Answer 5

I dont think you want to master yourself, you simply want to love yourself, and be loved.

Answer 6

let God take control of your life