My name is Taj. I've been very sad and depressed for the past two years. I'm a Sikh and I have no true friends in life. Everytime I go outside, people look at me and I feel like everyone looks at me like I'm a bad person and I can't take it anymore. I lost my father to lung cancer at the age of 7. My mom and I have money problems and its been difficult for these past couple of years. I dont know what to do! I don't want to be a Sikh anymore and I just want to end my life!
2007-01-14 18:34:56 · 11 answers · asked by Taj 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Everyone feels sad from time to time, but depression is an illness characterised by severe and prolonged feelings of sadness, dejection and hopelessness. One in four women and one in six men will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Remember, it’s normal to be ‘depressed’ when you experience some major disaster or have suffered a severe loss. However, you should see your doctor if you are depressed for more than two weeks. Please seek help, you are not alone!!
2007-01-14 18:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by -->-->Funkster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Taj I am so sorry you are going thru this I lost my mother at 7 due to cancer and then my father when I was 15 although I am not Sikh I will be glad to talk with you via e-mail to me you are a person, I dont care about ethnic background,relgion or anything like that e-mail me so I can get to know you better.Please try to be happy life is worth living things may be bad rite now but they will get better.Ignore those people who stare at you they cant help their ignorance.Try putting on a smile when you go out and maybe you will get a few smiles back.You could volunteer at a day care or nurseing home old people dont care who you are put a smile on and read to them play games such as cards or you can teach people about your culture so they will know you and understand that you are a good person and just like every one else with the same hopes and dreams.You can volunteer at your local library to read stories and do fun activities with the children and before you know it you will be making lots of friends.
2007-01-14 18:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by shelly f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is a sikh? I'm sorry, but I've never heard of that. But regardless, don't be ashamed of who you are. Why would people stare at you? Maybe you are imagining things? Try to go for counseling (there are lots of resources that are free) and work on your self esteem. You are God's child just like everyone else and you are perfect just as you are...that's how God made you. Please don't think of ending your life just b/c other people try to bring you down. Nobody is worth it. I'm sorry about your father. But lean on your mother and try to appreciate even the little things you do have. We all have problems, money or not. You sound like a kind and loving person; be good to yourself and God will help you. Hang in there, Taj.
2007-01-14 18:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by girlie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give up on Sikhism. I'm a Protestant Christian and I think the Sikh's are the only religion that has it right. I know it must be hard to live by the strict codes, but it's still a great religion. Have you brought this up to anyone at the Gurdwara you go to?
Do you live in the US? If so, then the Turban is always going to get the attention of most Americans, thinking that you are a Muslim. You may want to consider moving to Canada. They are a far less uptight nation.
2007-01-15 05:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please think about your family and don't do anything bad, Sikhism has not taught you to be like this, please be brave waheguru will help you, you have done nothing wrong and because of ignorant people living around you they have made you feel uncomfortable and sad.
Please hang on to what Guru Gobind Singh Ji did for the Sikhs and taught them.... please don't let other people destroy you. You have to ignore this behavior, if people stare at you I know it can feel horrible but you having nothing to be scared of or ashamed of.
There are always set backs for people when trying to get ahead in life we all go through them. please ask Waheguru to guide you and help you. I promise he will.
The SIkh religion is hard to follow but this is a test by god. Im a SIkh I believe you are depressed and sad, please get help from a doctor there are always solutions to problems. We all have problems but we need to work through them.
you can email me Jazz1811@hotmail.com
Please dont do anything to hurt the people that love you...you mean the world to your mom and you need to work together to help each other.
2007-01-15 06:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by jazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taj, please call your local crisis intervention team and talk to someone now. If you are feeling like you want to die you need help. These people care about you and will see to it that you get the help you need. Call 411 and ask for the Crisis team, if no team in your town, call 911 and say you are suicidal! Do what it takes to get into a hospital before you hurt yourself,please!
2007-01-14 18:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by rick m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi taj. my name is also taj(tajinder) and i am a sikh from india.taj i just know one thing there is nothing tht can stand in front of sukhmani sahib. its a bani from guru granth sahib. and i am damn sure u try to read it and it will change ur life from the second u hold the sukhmani sahib gutka in ur hand. it will give u inner peace and strenth and prosperity as said by guru arjun devji. it has changed my life and many people known to me. read it and u will get all ur answers as many time u do path. bye
2007-01-17 04:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by singh 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry approximately your son. undesirable issues happen so as that we are able to fee the forged issues. look interior of you and think of relating to the forged issues you nonetheless have. concentration on them. I even have not yet felt the discomfort of dropping a real family members member, yet I worry the time that's going to happen each 2d of my existence. that's sparkling you nonetheless choose time to mourn and that's ok. yet dont ignore approximately the different human beings and issues on your existence that are nonetheless there. provide them love and notice the affection coming returned at you. think of roughly how your son could have wanted you to be. I dont be responsive to if this could help. i'm speaking from the middle. bypass to Church and Pray, have self assurance in God that each thing would be greater advantageous quickly. This i be responsive to has helped me plenty to overcome undesirable situations. sturdy success!
2016-10-20 00:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not suprising that you feel this way, but im sorry that you do. maybe you could give up religion, i have, but in a way it has made things worse!
you are not alone, if its a friend you need, i am here for you! i am 17, my name is Bethany. IM me or email me if u want! nemofiddler@yahoo.com.au
ps, i am also suicidal, i have my own issues and **** so i can understand where ur coming from!
believe me... you are NOT crazy!
there are ppl out there who care about you! i am here if u need me, ANYTIME!!!
2007-01-14 18:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by Bethany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont be ashamed of who you are.You are loved by God.You are not a bad person.If your mum has money problems go to social security in your country and they will give you help.Email me if you like.
2007-01-14 21:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋