I quit my job recently and no one seemed to care on my last day. I've been really depressed and worried about money and feeling lonely and like a burden on everyone I know. Yesterday I kind of snapped. I only have one friend (my other friends moved) and I felt so isolated. I spent all day yesterday in bed crying and then I tried to sleep because I felt really upset, but I couldn't. I started thinking of ways to kill myself and just imagining what it would be like to die. I don't want to actually kill myself, but I thought about it for hours and hours last night.
So I just came over to my friend's house today because I couldn't stand to be alone and I think I drove her crazy because I didn't want to be in separate rooms. I didn't want to tell her I what was going on because I feel embarrassed.So she just went out and I am feeling really depressed again. I am going to schedule counseling, but I don't know what to do until then? Not going to kill myself, but don't want time alone.
2007-08-26 14:42:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
it may be time for therapy and possibly medication
2007-08-30 14:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by kali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get out with or without your friend and take a walk, for right now this is good medicine, you should walk at least a normal pace and for at least 20 minutes, this will release brain chemicals similar to taking depression medication.
Also, on your list of things to accomplish besides seeing your doctor is to get out and join some things, join a book group that looks interesting to you, they are usually listed at Barnes and Noble or Shulers books, they are into all kinds of books, or join a chess club, scrabble group knitting club, painting class, jogging group, bicycling club, church singles group, bible study,you fill in the blank. any way getting out among new people and making new friends has a double effect.
One you meet new people and 2 the new hobby is a good thing.
alternately take up something new career wise, Go back to college-I am back at college getting a new career at age 49 so it's never too late. And there is always financial aid if you need it.
2007-08-26 22:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend what is going on. Don't be embarassed. A friend worth having will be supportive. And, yes, schedule counseling!
2007-08-26 21:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a crisis line for someone to talk to until your counseling appointment.
2007-08-26 21:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by corgiesrule 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep busy, do anything to distract yourself...better yet, reformulate your resume and post it online
keep your chin up as things have been known to turn around at any moment
2007-08-26 21:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋