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My mind constantly flip flops from pure positivity to negativity. From love to suicide. Im contemplating my life. It sounds silly and embarassing but it is a constant struggle. I do not do drugs, have lots of friends, a happy family life, I am a successful artist, I am only 22 etc. When I comprehend the terrible things in the world like hunger, war, etc. it just feels like there is no point. I hate the idea of being born, getting a job, having a family and dying old. It just seems so pointless. I was raised religious but in the past few years have lost all of my faith and no longer believe in God. I know I need help and struggle to gain the courage to ask but know I don't want any religious advice, that part of my life is gone.I convince myself that I should commit suicide but on the way home get a cup of coffee to keep going because I am tired.Do you see the paradox there?It is like the two halves of my brain can't agree. Almost out of time, need some ideas...

2007-03-21 12:06:18 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Mental Health

25 answers

It is very important that you see a doctor and honestly tell them your symptoms. WHile I guess you don't want to take meds, the appropriate meds, even small dosage for a short period of time (meaning doesn't have to be forever) can make a huge difference in your life, and it's worth it.

You have a very typical artistic temperament, but you may also be bi-polar, or depressed. It is really worth it to you to get the help you need, as it can turn your whole life around.

2007-03-21 12:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0 0

i would not concider myself religious but i will throw this out: you are here for a reason. It sounds like you just need to find out what it is. If war and world hunger is what makes you truely depressed then maybe you are ment to do something about it. I have struggled with feeling pointless and suicidal thoughts alot. One recommendation is ask your doctor about putting you on a low dose of an antidepressant. Also if you want to give or find meaning to your life think about doing some volunteer work. Whatever your skill is you can find volunteer work all over the world or just locally which ever you perfer. Last summer i spent a month in Africa with a volunteer group and i worked in a primary school and an orphanage. It was the most difficult but also the most rewarding thing i have ever done with myself and now i am trying to persue that as my lifes work even though i am still a first year college student. You have the potential to go out and make a positive impact with your art and your personality, go and do it! good luck to you

2007-03-22 13:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Laura B 2 · 0 0

you poor thing.
i understand completely...it's like you have to work sohard to lead a successful life and at the end it seems like it was all pointless...like what was the purpose of doing all of that if in the end you were going to just die. I mean there is the obvious, providing for a family, or yourself whatever the case may be, but it's like what is the POINT

to me personally, i make it my mission to learn something new everyday no matter how small or trivial it is. I also go out of my way to make someone feel happy, make someone feel apprecieated, say hi to a stranger...things like that.
I also see how it can be hard to stay positive when there are hungry kids and wars and all this horrible suff happening around you. you just have to do what you can and remember that if you are not here then you can do nothing to help.
if you ever want to just vent about life feel free to email me
jkarow0419@yahoo.com

keep your head up

2007-03-21 12:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tissa 4 · 0 0

First of all, you need to see a doctor and discuss these feelings with him/her. Sometimes, depression CAN NOT be handled on your own. You're asking for help right here in this forum. You WANT to find something that can make this better...so make an appointment!

Know that you're not alone. Heck, I think MANY people have times when they feel that all they do, is get up...go to work...go home and do it all over again the next day, in some never-ending cycle that never really means anything....like you're nothing but a small cog in a giant machine...sort of insignificant.

Well...when you are thinking like that...it's a sure sign that you need to do something about it. Believe me, when you're NOT depressed, things don't look that way at all.

2007-03-21 12:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1 0

Hi I'm only seventeen but I've felt the same way too especially after my sister died, but I know that even though there is bad stuff out in the world then without it there wouldn't be anything good, I don't justify the bad it's always wrong to do horrible things but life is living it to the fullest enjoying every moment you get to live many people don't get that chance ,my sister was only twenty when she died last Dec. I promised her that no matter how horrible my life got love and hope for a better tomorrow would keep me going I know it sounds dumb but its what I believe, perhaps you would find great comfort in helping others like volunteering that's what I do, I always believed that if you truly believe in something then change it if you die you will cause great pain in people who love you and you will miss out on the great things in life I have some one to live for and I have dreams that keep me going through all the turmoil life throws me so when i think about ending it all that is my comfort I think you should see a doctor they say talking to strangers sets a person free, or as i do i close my eyes and blank my mind and say whatever is bothering me outloud. I'm just a girl and I know that my life is just beginning I told my mom to live each day as if were her last she didn't listen to my advice but I did It's not silly and embarassing to contemplate your life many people do and some kill themselves and never find out that something good was waiting for them, please try to find help, I like when people are happy it puts a smile on my face and even though I don't know you i seriously think you are a smart person, you can count on me and I hope we can be friends your life is one that is a valuable and unique gift treasure it dearly, please write back. -with love Sam I am

2007-03-21 12:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

sound's like bipolar disorder to me.. go to your doctor and get some meds. i know it seems silly that a medication would change your mood and outlook on life, but it really works, i know, i've been where you are and are now taking a med that helps balance me out.

There are also plenty of counselors out there that aren't even remotely religious. And some places will take you for nothing or next to it if it's a money problem.

I wish you only happiness and I hope you can get the help you need. Next time you are feeling up, take advantage of the energy you have and get things done for yourself that will change your quality of life for the better.

2007-03-21 12:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 0 0

Well your ill and depression makes you think crazy things. You can be fine something on TV or a comment can trigger another episode.

Just remember this you will, lt will get better in time. Your brain will get bored but it helps, not a first to exercises and depression cannot kill you.

Don't drink coffee are you at the stage where you hate going to bed or don't like going out? They both go away. its a fact that artist draw on depression for inspiration use it while you have it. Once its gone its gone for good

2007-03-21 12:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by froggerty 3 · 0 0

I have been suffering from depression for about the last year and my emotions go up and down all the time. i have many days thinking i want to kill myself but my life has been much worst than yours has. I smoke, i drink, i had a abusive father, i hate school, i have no friends or anyone i can feel i can trust, two of my sister used to cut themself, also one of them use to beat my and my lil sister. so i can understand where all my depression and hateful feelings toward myself are coming from. the only advice i have for you is that whenever you get in these horrible moods go talk to someone you can trust if you have someone. the fact that you feel that u swich between moods easily could help you maybe if you focus of what the other part of you is saying you could get your mind off the fact that you wanna kill yourself.

2007-03-21 12:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Dont commit the suicide..if you feel troubled i would advise you to go get help. Many people love you and you never know what will happen in the future. think positivly. Think about your happy life as an artist and being drugfree. War and hunger are manditory for keeping th population down.

2007-03-21 12:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by alkjdi 2 · 0 0

Please, please, please see a psychiatrist - not a psychologist. If you don't feel a connection with him/her, then try another one.

Although I have never contemplated suicide, I have thought long and hard about the state of the world today, the cycle of life, the rat race of working your *** off at a dead end job, loving someone with all my heart, marrying, having children...only to die in the end. I tend to overthink everything and I make myself crazy doing it.

Whenever I catch myself thinking that way, I tell myself, "You're only 32 years old. You haven't even truly lived life yet. You haven't had children, traveled the world, experienced LIFE...real LIFE!"

You're only 22 years old....my friend, you haven't even begun to experience what life is all about.

There are great things in this life........there are places on this earth to see, people to meet, music to hear, children to teach, etc. Whenever I hear about someone taking their own life, I always think to myself, "I wonder where they are now....and I wonder if they're looking at everyone they cared about and thinking to themselves 'I wish I could go back...I didn't mean to do it...I want one more chance' "

Thing is....there isn't one more chance.

Please reach out to someone now.

2007-03-21 12:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by Mel 4 · 0 0

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