We all feel down in the dumps from time to time, you're probably just in a bit of a slump.They might last a week, they might last a few months, but most people manage to get back on their feet anyway. I'd go against the grain and reccomend you steer clear of therapists and medication, unless you've felt persistently depressed for a very long time. People have a habit of letting these things blow out of proportion, treating generic sadness as a medical condition will only make you feel like you have something seriously wrong with you, which isn't exactly going to do wonders for your self image. Also, pasting over natural emotion with artificial apathy or happiness is unhealthy. Unless it's purely clinical (or dangerous), it doesn't actually solve anything to medicate your sorrow, strees or anxiety. The causes are still undealt with and it will recur again and again.
You could just wait for things to take their natural course, there's always a chance something will happen to make you forget about your woes, or, if you think there are specific issues that are causing you sadness (you mentioned feeling left out), and it has been going on for quite a while, then you could always take steps to deal with it. Find people with similar interests to your own, join a club or take up a sport or hobby. Make a couple of connections, even if you find socialising difficult. Very few people are truly alone and I guarentee that there are people out there who already love you, and some who would if they got to know you. While you're waiting for that to happen, enjoy yourself. Although you might think you're nothing special, you are a unique being; you come with your own orignal story and are capable of thoughts and perceptions limited only to you. As cliched as it sounds, learning to love yourself is the first step to becoming a more social person, and, conversely, in becoming a person strong enough to soldier on without the support of a group. Remember, making connections takes confidence and courage enought to weather the inevitable rejections (happens to us all) and enjoy the acceptances to their fullest.
Try it and you might even find you work better solo, or with a small group of friends, and that you don't always have to 'fit in' to be happy.
There's plenty of good advice scattered throughout the other answers. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you good luck. Be strong and fight the good fight.
2007-09-19 14:20:48
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answered by tekn33k 3
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can't sleep it off or wish it away. eating won't help and you can pray everyday but until you are willing to 'let go and let God' you're world will be weary and heavy as a.....
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try to a laugh a little if you can. i was there once. omg, it can be so sad. and it's true, there's nothing much you can do. (don't know why i keep wanting to rhyme). you know, lots of artist did they're best work in a down mood. maybe you could create. write a short story (that's how Steven King got started) or write a song( you don't even have to be musical, just put down you sad feelings. feeling sad is something we all can relate to. could become a big hit one day. you never know.) if you are super sad and feeling terribly bad (sorry) it might take some intense motivating on your part. give it a try, OK? and if you feel you can't get up the energy to do that, talk to someone. don't let it go on for too long. cause there are truly wonderful ways of feeling better out there. take care.(did it again, didn't i)
2007-09-19 14:32:22
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answered by brenn 5
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No kidding. I feel the same way. What I do is walk outside a bit or hit the gym. You can try to talk to a therapist if you can.
I wish I can talk to a therapist, but I have no money. I need help with depression as well. I'm stressed out about life and have a hard time meeting decent people to be friends.
I just want to be happy and live a normal life, but life is not going well for me.
2007-09-19 14:16:26
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answered by Rosie 3
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there is not any specific fireplace answer to the region. some people get depressed and chatting with others can cause them to greater depressed or lead them into questioning there is greater there than meant, in step with threat even tying them to you so which you develop into their clarification for occurring. on the different hand, some people are so a approaches long previous that they only want a sort observe from somebody. all and sundry. Its rather as much as you to compliment the place your pal falls as you realize them greater proper than we do. i will basically say that doing no longer something isn't the terrific process action. i've got lost a chum that I many times think of i'm going to have accomplished some thing to keep and its no longer a stable ingredient to be left questioning approximately. terrific of luck to you and your pal...
2016-10-09 12:15:31
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answered by ? 4
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First you say you cannot explain why you are sad, but then you do. You said "i guess becuase no one likes me and i feel left out.. i have lots of stress in me right now.. " I think the question you need to ask yourself is why do you feel like no one like you, and left out? I am sure people like you just fine, and maybe you need to include yourself in things. Or perhaps even asking yourself if YOU, like you. If you don't like you, then why would you feel like anyone else does. Love yourself, treat yourself well :) And you will feel better. Why are you stressed? Because you are sad? Well if you are kind to yourself and love yourself then your stress will be gone, you will feel better and people are attracted to confidence. And when YOUR happy, you will treat others better, which will attract people to you. Also I would suggest reading "THE POWER OF NOW" by Eckhart Tolle...good read. Helped me ;) I too suffer from major bouts of depression but I work on it everyday and have learned to be good to me and treat myself like i should!! Feel better friend.
2007-09-19 14:19:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Hey, wow never thought Health class would ever help.
Try something, go out manage time, talk to someone oyu know and trust.
Going emo is not an option, lots of people i know have gone into drugs just because they were depressed and thought that a little cut wouldn't hurt.
If this has been there for a while, then talk to a professional please. We don't need nor want any more suicides.
2007-09-19 14:15:31
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answered by Pelonpelacas 2
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START A JOURNAL, AND TALK TO SOMEONE YOU TRUST ( FAMILY MEMBER OR OTHER...) IF IT IS REALLY BAD TRY CALLING A CRISIS CENTER IN YOUR AREA, AND THEY CAN DIRECT YOU TO THE NEAREST SUPPORT CENTER FOR YOUR AGE GROUP. CONSIDER THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE GET DEPRESSED, BUT ON GOING DEPRESSION COULD BE A CHEMICAL IMBALANCE, IF YOU HAVE BEEN DEPRESSED WITH THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE GET HELP FAST. DON'T HIDE IT. A DOCTOR CAN GIVE YOU SOME MEDICATION THAT WILL HAVE YOU FEELING BETTER IN AROUND 2 OR 3 WEEKS.. REMEMBER SUICIDE IS A PERMANENT ACTION TO A TEMPORARY PROBLEM.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU.
WITH CONCERN,
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2007-09-19 14:22:46
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answered by Yvette aka EvilMistress 3
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You are not left out,you are part of the plan,and you have more friends than you know,we all do.No one can be disliked by everyone,it's impossible to be perfect,even in that area.Reach out for help, that is what you have done and that's a good thing.God Bless You, You are worth so much more than you know.
2007-09-19 14:20:41
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answered by Anonymous
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There are all kinds of things someone could tell you to do to help depression. But trust me when I tell you that I tried about all of it. I had thoughts of suicide...and then the most amazing thing happened to me. I prayed to God and told Him to take over my life. I told Him I was tired of doing everything by myself and not being loved by anyone. I told Him that I wanted Him to come into my life and heart. And He listened! I dedicated myself to going to church each week and kept praying for Him to draw my heart closer to His. The more I prayed and read the bible the closer I felt to God and the happier I became. Several years later I am on an every day high now thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Try what I did. It will change your life! I will pray for you.
2007-09-19 14:25:59
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answered by *Almost ready* 5
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you're not alone...dont let people fool you...these feelings are very common...stay busy doing things you enjoy...and be silly when things seem overwhelming...humor is a great for relieving stress...dont take yourself too seriously...and exercise is good too...take a walk...force yourself...say hello to others...its not always easy but its also not that difficult...and you never know what tomorrow might bring...dont base your happiness on being part of a group or what others think about you...I hope this helps...if others can smile why shouldn't you? you can do it
2007-09-19 14:34:55
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answered by metalsnob 3
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