I'm so tired of being sad all the time?

Question

I don't know how to snap out of it...I can't take this anymore.

I am seeing a therapist, it's my second one. It's not helping me much.

Answer 1

It will only make you stronger.

Answer 2

Well, this is what I do when I get on a roll of being sad and can't seem to pull out of it. First, I close my eyes and mentally go back in time, remembering as many things possible which either made me happy or for whatever reason, made me laugh. Then I think about all of the reasons I have to be grateful. You know, like I have a home, at "least" a few people who love me, not dieing from any desease, I woke up this morning, which means I have at least another day of life, and people who would love to have "my" problems instead of theirs, because "theirs" are worse. And that actually works! I get "un-depressed! Try it, & good luck!

Answer 3

If it's all the time, you may be suffering from depression, which is more than just having the blues occasionally. You should speak to your doctor who may be able to recommend a good psychiatrist or counsellor. The important thing is to talk to someone about how you feel. Getting it out can help a great deal. You could also try to write about your feelings. Writing can be great therapy. If it's out on paper, it's out of you. I know I was much more unhappy in my 20's & felt happier once I hit 30. So depending on your age, it may get better as you get older.

It's not as easy as just snapping out of it, but if you want to be happy, you could make a choice to try & do whatever it takes. Think of all the good things in your life & focus on them. Find what makes you happy & do that. Enjoy the simple things in life. Take a walk, get some fresh air & exercise.

It could be a lack of exercise or a poor diet that's affecting you. When you have no energy that often feels like depression & it's a vicious circle because when you feel blah you don't feel like doing anything & when you don't do anything you have no energy & feel blah! You have to force yourself to do some form of aerobic exercise. When you feel better physically, you'll feel better emotionally too.

Other things that may be affecting you: being on the pill (it messes with your hormone levels big time. I used to be depressed while on it & felt better once I was off of them). It's hard enough being a woman with estrogen running rampant! Other medications may affect you as well. It could also be seasonal affective disorder (SAD) if you're not getting enough sunlight. There are special lights you can get if this is the case, or just get outside more often.

The best thing is to talk to your doctor. Also, confide in family or friends, anyone you trust.

Good luck. I hope you feel better. Remember, this too shall pass. Things can get better. Just decide to be happy & do the best you can. Take care.

Answer 4

No guarantees, but here are some things to do. Write down what you lost and why you regard it as something that wasn't yours to lose. Think carefully about it and write it in detail. Revise it when you realize you aren't getting at the most important parts of it, until you feel you are getting at the most important parts. While doing this, plan a trip to Israel, whether you have the money to go right now or not. Write this down also. Plan exactly what you want to see and do there and work out the travel details such as air flights and ground travel and places to stay. Give yourself a little room to dream. Report back in two weeks.

Answer 5

Go to the local health food store and buy yourself a jar of almond butter. Eat it on your toast in the morning and start taking B vitamins.
I'm sorry you are so sad. I think I spend too much time being sad too.
Oh. There's a book that can help you if you are ready for it. It's called the "Treasury of Positive Answers" by Vernon Howard. It's generally religious, but not specific to any religion. Nothing gets shoved down your throat.

Answer 6

Despite the first step being hard---go seek help. Speak to a Doctor immediately!!!! A family Doctor can and will refer you to another Doctor if he/she feels it is necessary. Depression is a real disease and no matter how hard you try you CAN NOT snap out of it. Sometimes medications and therapy are needed. Don't be ashamed to seek help, you will begin to feel better once you understand what is going on in your body and your mind. It takes a while but eventually you will begin to feel better. Good Luck and no matter how bad you feel on those dreadful days try to remember you are loved and needed in this world and would be missed if you were gone.

Answer 7

Idetify the source of your saddness and confront it. Seek some help and talk to somebody about it. Somebody who you think might understand what you are going through. Life is too short to be sad. Smile and be happy...its the only way to make this world a better place :-).

Answer 8

Well, can you reach out to someone you can trust, or call someone on the phone? Have you seen a doctor, and told he or she what you are feeling? There is help nowadays for depression. I know, I have to battle it all the time. It is an awful empty, lonely, dark place. God bless you and I pray you get your joy back soon.

Answer 9

try doing something new. get a group of friends and go out on a picnic. go to an animal shelter and play with the puppies.

if you feel you are clinically depressed, find someone you can talk to. church, psychiatrist, close friend, someone. there is never any shame in asking for help when you need it. people around you love you and want you to be happy. so if you truly need help, please contact a psychiatrist.

Answer 10

get off the computer and go out side and hang out with people. I get depressed when i'm not doing anything. When you don't have anything else to do, you have time to be sad. When you're busy, you don't have time to be sad. So get out there and do things.

Answer 11

Cheer up,

You need emotional release go out to a comedy and have a few
laughs with some friends.