It happens when I think about how lonely I am, cuz I don't have any real friends, just a few aquaintences. I'm in college, living at home, and I've been on one date in my life. I have a lot of down time at school between classes, and on the bus, and that's when I start to think about my life and get sad. How do I keep my mind off of that so I can stay happy :) ?
2007-01-31 05:21:15 · 10 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh my God. Welcome to my life. I am going through the EXACT thing you are. I recently talked to my college counselor for help and here are some natural things she recommended.
She told me to try to fit in around 2-3 tbls of flax seed a day. This will increase you body's production of happy hormones basically (and it is really good for your health).
She told me that the college students should get about 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night. I don't know about you, I haven't done that for the past 4 years. So, just try to sleep more if you can.
Now the kicker, I am doing this thing called Heart Math. I know this sounds weird, but it works. What you do is you start taking deep breaths and imagine the air going through your heart and out your belly button (WEIRD, I KNOW. JUST BARE WITH ME). Next you think about positive things and your life. Anything that promotes feelings of love, gratitude, and so on. Just do this for a few minutes and you really feel better if you actually give it a chance. I had a really bad migraine the other day and I did this thing and it totally went away and made me feel so much happier.
I hope this helps you out. Hang in there!
2007-01-31 05:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by japa_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your work load at school will permit, you might try joining one or two activity clubs or service clubs. The Jaycees admit both sexes and work on projects to improve their communities so you would meet people who care about what is happening around them. Whether or not you make any strong friends from the people you meet in these groups, you will keep busier and with the service groups, you will have the satisfaction that can only be obtained by helping others.
Meanwhile, take some B50 vitamins and look into other supplements as well and keep up with your studies.
2007-01-31 05:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Brian S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 09:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by carris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to eat right and get exercise as that should improve your moods. If you feel as though your depression is severe, then please seek medical attention as it may be a physical issue. Beyond that, just try to keep a positive outlook on life. Be optimistic. Get out there and meet people. College should be one of the most fun times of your life. Also, always remember that no mateer how bad things are, there's people out there who are going through the same things as you. Maybe worse.
Take Care! : )
2007-01-31 05:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by hooper5446 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you might wanna start by telling someone you trust so they can help you, and offer emotional support. But I would suggest getting involved ins omething you enjoy (sports, arts, whatever..) and try and keep yourself busy so you don't have time to think too much. Maybe go back to school, or make sure you're working full-time (doing something you like). But definitely get involved in something enjoyable. SOmething physical is best, because physical activity reduces depression and anxiety.
2007-01-31 05:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
THERE R TWO THINGS THAT COULD HAPPEN.DEPENDS ON PERCEPTION
1.ULL BE SAD AND DEPRESSED AND WASTE THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
2.UD BE LIKE THE GREATEST PEOPLE AND LEARN WHAT TROUBLES U,RECTIFY THEM,DOING WHAT U FEEL IS RIGHT,
BEGIN LIKING URSELF FOR THE GOOD AND THE DRAWBACKS.
THIS IS THE INITIAL STAGE TO ENLIGHTENMENT,WHICH JESUS,GAUTHAM BUDDHA AND LOT OF THEM WENT THROUGH....
ITS THE MINDS CURIOSITY TO FIND ANSWERS.. ITS OFTEN DEPRESSING... COZ THE NATURAL TENENCY OF THE MIND IS TO BE NEGATIVELY ORIENTED,,,,,,
GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.... MAYBE ILL TELL U HOW TO DIRECT UR DEPRESSION,... MAIL ME
FOR ME THE SAME THING CAME AS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
2007-01-31 05:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by T-Bone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depression is always going to want to influence you and it's important to face it and not hide it, what i do is look at my life and how i live and what i really want and look at past situations to find why i feel the way i do, but for me to be happy i look at how much iv'e learend through life and have had the strenght to over come obsticles on my own and deal with what i have
2007-01-31 05:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by LANCE E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP - When my mind starts getting away with me(I start thinking about really negative things) I immediately picture a STOP sign. Then I intentionally tell myself to think about something else. Something pleasant.
2007-01-31 05:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes a doctor to help you through this. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
2007-01-31 05:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get involved in church activities. That is why God created the church. So no one has to be lonely. He loves you.
2007-01-31 05:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋