What would you do to cheer yourself up if you were really depressed?

Question

Ive always kept everything together. Raising my kids myself for the past 5 yrs, working full time, sports, dinner, laundry, homework, housework, ect. For the last 4 months or so i feel really depressed and i can tell cuz they are at their dads this weekend for the first time in weeks and usually i want to hang out with friends or just enjoy the time by myself. Tonight though i can tell it must be depression. I dont want to be alone but i dont want to hang out with anyone and i feel really ansy. I thought maybe id go to the local pub and have a drink or gamble some change, or try to sleep since i havent been but i know i can. Im not hungry but i havent eaten. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

i went through what i beleived might of been depression for a little while, i wasnt happy, felt wrong. so i decieded to do something about it.
i found what wanted to do with my life, which was to be happy. in all areas, job - lifestyle - myself - relationships. it takes a little while for you to notice the changes but it takes baby steps.

what im saying is, maybe you might wanna do the same? find out what areas you feel are in need of fixing and start makng steps to fix it, cos once you do, over time you wont feel depressed anymore.

for example yours might be linked with your kids or family, and your minds weighin you down. try some fresh air and head down to the pub, or to your friends house and relax, watch a move.

- hope that helps - dave

Answer 2

I'm sorry you feel bad...been there before myself. Sometimes in situations such as these you have to force yourself out of the house. Props to you for keeping things together. Being a single mom is hard work.....you deserve a little pick me up. So go out and have a few drinks, meet up with some friends and enjoy their company. You never know...you might find yourself having a good time!

Answer 3

Go out and have fun. Just dont drink too much cuz you'll feel even more depressed in the morning. I think if you had a kick azz BF around you would probably not feel so bad. Go do something fun with some single friends and let loose. lIfe is too short too have the blues!

Answer 4

I don't think you're really 'depressed'. You're exhausted with not being something. I would only think you'd be depressed if this was a constant feeling or occurs frequently enough remember.

Go do something for yourself that only you can do. Pamper yourself for a bit, it might feel OK.

Answer 5

We all get depressed from time to time. Since it has gone on for four months, I'd see a doctor and get a prescription. Things will work out, they always do.

Answer 6

im not a father so i have no clue how u feel about ur children but i can imagine how it does...the thing is it doesnt help to feel depressed. i wouldnt drink to cope with ur problems cause then bad **** happens but maybe watch a movie(comedy) idk. call a girlfriend and just talk...when i feel lonely and depressed i talk to my guy friend...i know that sounds weird, but it helps. atleast u wont be alone

Answer 7

Relax yourself. i m single and i enjoy my life . when i m not happy , i go karaoke myself. i go watch movie (comedy) let laugh as much as you want. i go to col club to enjoy jazz and blue, it makes you relax and believe me you will energize very quickly. pls don go pub and gamble, it will get wrost. you are lonely and bored, if you go, im afraid you will get addicted. listen to music, you will find a special way to fel good for yourself.

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Answer 8

Try thinking about what is going on in your life to make you feel this way

Answer 9

I would listen to music to come my nerves. Then I would just stay on the computer til I feel better.

Answer 10

I would go shopping and ,hang out with some friends.