What do you do when you're depressed, over tired, and just can't seem to snap out of it? I feel upset about something and can't figure out exactly why. I've got a beautiful son that loves me, but his dad died three years ago; the anniversary passed, and I did fine, but today, I can't shake it.
2006-08-18 17:14:56 · 16 answers · asked by amereilly 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Don't try to "shake it."
Feel every bit of it.
If you allow yourself to feel it, the sadness and depression will lift. If you try to avoid it, you will just push it down, but it will still be there.
Grief is different for each person. Three years is a short time. People who haven't gone through loss think it's something you get over in a couple of months. As you know, that's not true at all.
You might find comfort in a support group or with therapy.
Depression is an illness of isolation. Reach out and help will be there.
Hang in there -- you can do it!
2006-08-18 17:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I feel the same way. About 6 years ago when I was 15 I would walk down the street a little ways where there's this really big rock in an empty field and I'd sit on it and watch the sunset or I'd go late at night and lay on the rock and look at the stars. And I'd just sit there and think about things. It was nice to just get away from people and everything else, even if just for a few minutes. The things of nature, such as the sunset and the stars, are one of the few things in this world that will always be unaffected by all the world's problems. And for some reason, that was soothing for me. I know it really doesn't help you physically with your problems, but emotionally, it helped me to get away and think about things by myself with no interruptions.
2006-08-19 00:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out of the house and go for a walk, and start a exercise program as well. And try looking for support groups, either on line or in you're local community.
2006-08-19 00:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a break. Isn't there anyone, friends or family that can help you?? The loss isn't something you get over...but you can learn to live with it. Do something just for you. If you lived close to me, I'd watch the kid for a weekend so you could chill!!Good luck!!
2006-08-19 00:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I get the blues, I take a couple of days off and spend them doing things that I enjoy with people who make me smile. It sounds like your a very lucky lady to have such a wonderful son. Lots of luck. :-)
2006-08-19 00:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by sMpLy_Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you answered your question. there is no timetable for greif there is no rule book that says your supposed to be over it by a certain time. Allow yourself to feel what your suposed to be feeling.
Find a person to talk to and who can hug you
Pray to your higher power
Keep on going one day at a time and hug that boy of yours
2006-08-19 00:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's still with you in your son and will always be try to keep your mind on that. Your son needs you all of you.
2006-08-19 01:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by robert d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for the Lord to help you.
2006-08-19 01:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by Hilllbilly_gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
counseling will help. Maybe you need to be put on medication for your depression for awhile.
2006-08-19 00:19:49 · answer #9 · answered by IthinkFramptonisstillahottie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax.... do what you love doing and even spend some time with your son
2006-08-19 00:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋