The long summer holidays are coming up, and I get depressed enough in the shorter ones. So much so that I've run away twice, and swallowed a bunch of pills once. And it's not because I don't go out enough cos the first time I went out like every second day. What can I do?
2007-11-21 17:30:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Try doing something that will make you feel like you matter. Either work or volunteer. Being productive will give you a sense of pride and helping others will give you a sense of well-being.
Try to eat healthy, exercise, and get some sleep. Also, get some sun.
And see a doctor and get some anti-depressents to help take the edge off. Don't try to self-medicate with alchol, you need be under the supervision of a doctor so you don't develop any kind of substance abuse.
2007-11-21 17:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep busy doing things you enjoy. The holidays make a lot of people depressed as well as the changing of the season. It is called SAD or seasonal affective disorder and is caused by lack of sunlight. Keep your house really bright so you don't notice the darkness starting earlier. Exercise, it releases endorphins that help the brain chemicals to work better. Leave the pills alone and stop running away, your problems only go with you so why run? Write out your feelings and then tear them up like you have dealt with them and throw them away. You will be surprised how much it helps to write down how you feel and then try to find a solution (what can you do to feel better) and do it. Just hang in there. The seasons are temporary and you'll feel better soon.
2007-11-21 17:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Medicine Woman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you miss the lack of structure and purpose. Get a job, and pursue some goals (gardening, writing a book, learning about a topic of interest). Or perhaps you're not spending enough time with other people? You could be just lonely. It's even possible that your body and brain are out of wack during the summer because you're on a different sleep schedule (staying up late, sleeping in), which can also make you feel down. Make sure you get out every day to exercise, and eat plenty of healthy food, with some omega 3 content (good for the brain and depression). I hope these measures make you feel better. If not, consult a psychologist/therapist.
2007-11-21 17:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by Char 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! I think you should stop thinking of you and focus on how you can help others. "Greater love has no man, than he that lays down His life for others". Jesus did it by paying the price for our punishment for sin. We are also called to do it in less drastic measures. It is making simple sacrifices on our part to show love towards someone else. Think of three good things you can do each day. Sort of like a good deeds list. Make sure you have done at least 3 a day. It could be helping bring the groceries in, to giving a compliment, or encouraging another here on Yahoo answers. If there are any halfway shelters you can volunteer to tutor or read to the younger kids there. They could always use a "big sis" to help encourage them. Another great way to spend your summer (and I know you might not agree with me) is to find a local church with a "rockin'" youth group that will provide friends and activities that will take your mind off you and help you see a much broader horizon. Steve at Cafe Church can help you find a good youth group, if you need some help locating one. Send him an email at the address below and let him know that I told you to contact him. Hope to hear from you soon!
2007-11-22 15:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by gabigsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you running away from? Best thing to do really is stay busy... get a job that keeps you busy and that has people your age working there... because sometimes life can turn around and you can meet some great friends or someone you can fall in "like" with ... so yea i would definently try to get a holiday job... you will earn money and earn even more meaning meetings friends... try it!
2007-11-21 17:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have yourself evaluated by a psychologist or psychiatrist. Perhaps you are suffering from depression or even SAD. If this is not your issue, perhaps you can find more profitable ways to spend your time. For example, you could volunteer for a local community program.
2007-11-21 17:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some sort of hobby... exercise, start going to gym, play sports, watch sports, watch tv (movies, anything else), go to library, meet friends, play with your siblings & friends, play video games, browse internet (I can do that all day long).
There's plenty to do, once you get involved in activities, you will forget about hurting yourself and getting sad.
2007-11-21 17:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could seek the author of peace, The Holy Spirit. Ask Jesus to be your savior and to forgive you and to give you peace
2007-11-21 17:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by Doc Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"The long summer holidays are coming up"?
2007-11-21 18:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to keep yourself busy,,,do things,,,,anything,,try to organize wsomething with friends,next thing you will know .... they are over
2007-11-21 17:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋