You do sound depressed (withdrawing from social life, turning to bad habits to self-medicate, lack of initiative at work). Please take this illness seriously. Your body is out of whack, and you are smart enough to realize it. Go to a doctor and tell her you think you might be depressed. A counselor can help you decide it it something that can be fixed by changing aspects of your life (like your distance from the support of your family), and if you need mood balancing medications to get you back on the right path
Depression is really tough, so don't try to be a hero and handle it by yourself. Once you have the right medications and counseling, you can take the next steps of fixing the root of your problem. You sound like you are pretty self-aware, so you have a great chance of overcoming your depression fairly quickly if you take some action now.
2006-08-19 06:48:15
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answered by MissM 6
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The absolute WORST thing you can do to try to solve the depression problem is to spend one more second focused on yourself, your thoughts, etc. Keeping a journal and going to counseling or other suggestions along those lines will only keep you fixated on the poor perception that is causing your depression.
The BEST thing you can do for yourself is to help someone else with their problems. Help your neighbor move, take your dog to a retirement home to let the residents pet him, complement your sister on her new dress, adopt a little brother/little sister, take a load of groceries to your local free food pantry, put a penny in the old man's cup, pick up that wadded paper towel that didn't land in the trash can in the public restroom, ANYTHING to get your mind off yourself and realign your perception with what your place is in this world; a contributing and valuable member of society.
Self focus=self pity=the seed of all depression
I really hope you are able to develop some better habits that will enhance your life and keep you on the positive side of things. You are not alone; everyone goes through periods of downtime and feeling less enjoyment than they expect. Try to start doing a new thing each week, something that is positive and interesting. It might make it difficult for you to take the first step...I have been in your place where I stooped to bad habits as a means of riding out the storm...But the storm will never calm until you start doing a few sunny activiites :)
2006-08-19 06:48:25
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answered by Anonymous
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i do no longer think of you have lost your soul. you're saying you're a Christian. in case you're a Christian, you nevertheless have your soul. you have your soul besides, via fact your soul maintains to be with you until eventually loss of life, then it is going to the two Heaven, or hell, via fact the case may be. possibly you in basic terms fill empty interior, and you may desire to fill that void in you. study the be conscious. Fill the void with God's Holiness. possibly you're afraid you're growing to be faraway from God. that's a actual empty feeling after having common Him. seek advice from a Pastor approximately this, and doubtless he can help you. Please seek advice from somebody, in spite of the undeniable fact that. You sound a sprint desperate, and in want of counseling or in basic terms prayer, and fellowship with the final human beings. turn to the Lord's human beings for help. they are going to be happy that may be useful you. i will pray for you, additionally, and that i'm particular there are others on right here which will besides. Please seek advice from somebody, in spite of the undeniable fact that, I recommend different than on R&S. God Bless
2016-09-29 10:57:02
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answered by ? 4
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You really need to seek counseling. This is something you can't do on your own. Good luck and I'll keep praying for you.
2006-08-19 06:39:31
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answered by chrstnwrtr 7
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sometimes the only answer is to move closer to home!!!
2006-08-19 06:40:37
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answered by Anonymous
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Jump !!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-19 06:51:50
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answered by ag_iitkgp 7
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